Hill City is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Hill City camping trip.
"Make the most of your South Dakota vacation by spending it camping. My group tented and had a great time."
"The location is amazing and so beautiful. There are tons of amenities and fun activities. The staff are very nice and very helpful."
"This lake is beautiful, its one of my favorite places inside Custer state park. There are a ton of trails, all within easy walking distance. Make sure you pack plenty of water."
"We had one of the spots that was more out in the open and close to our neighbors, but the sites on the outside of the middle loop were much more private."
"15 minutes to Custer State Park and 15 minutes to breweries in hill city. A perfect location."
"My Son and I stayed here while visiting Mount Rushmore and the surrounding area's other attractions. There's a lot of dispersed spots here but most spots don't have a fire ring that I could see."
$30 / night
"Quiet, beautiful and close to Rushmore, Hill City and Custer! The sites were nice with new concrete pads and fire pits. Pit toilets, didn’t see any showers."
"If you're touring the Black Hills, and hitting all of the outdoor attractions, Horsethief Lake is perfectly placed to access it all."
$28 / night
"It is not far from Hill City but is still quiet. Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Needles Highway, Jewel Cave and other attractions are just a short drive away."
"We definitely took advantage of the east access to the lake and close proximity to Hill City. Had a tornado warning out first night here."
$28 / night
"Visited during a trip to the Black Hills when I wanted to get off the beaten path a bit from the normal Black Hills area (ie -Custer, Hill City, etc."
"A tent-only area, which I appreciate- those tend to be quieter than the RV spots, and the tent area was close to the reservoir. Standard campsite amenities- tables, fire pits, bathrooms."
"It’s situated right in between Mt. Rushmore and The Crazy Horse Memorial."
"Within minutes of Mr Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Sylvan Lake, Hill City, and Custer."
$20 / night
"The lake is cool and quiet, tucked away in the center of Custer park. Several trails and tons of fishing spots. There are vaulted toilets and a shower house."
"I planned my trip too late to stay at Sylvan Lake campground, but wanted to be near the Needles Highway since that was the reason this park was on my itinerary."
"Not much to do if you’re not a climber, but luckily that’s all we came to South Dakota to do. Walking distance to nearby climbing and nice views from the huge boulder in the vicinity."
"Scenic campgrounds with 100s of climbing routes within walking distance. There is no water or electricity and only one latrine."
$30 / night
"Campground Review:
The Stockade Lake North Campground is located just inside the west entrance to Custer State Park in Custer, South Dakota."
"There is a nice walking path that drops down to the lake from the south part of the campground. I literally walked across the road from SN33E and stepped on the trail to walk my dogs."
RangerThe campground itself is wonderful. It is however not really set up for a 45’ Class A, but it is navigable. We did not have many sites to chose from when making our reservations and had the site next to us had an RV and vehicle parked we would not have been able to keep to get in. It is however very quiet at night.
They also have boondocking sites that are all grass. They are reservable but you can chose your own plot of grass. We stayed one night boondocking as we arrived early. They let us park on the asphalt with the door facing the grass. A camphost advised that the grass in the boondocking area will support a large RV. I would use caution if it has been raining No one bothered us and we slept with the windows open all night. No noise whatsoever. Ah! This is the quiet campground during the Sturgis Rally. No tolerance.
Sites 1 and 30 are pull throughs. 31-34 easily accommodate large RVs.. If we are in the area and want FHU we would definitely stay again.
ScoutNice campground with clean facilities at a reasonable price
TravelerNice people and very clean campground
ScoutNice campground with grass and trees, full hookups. Pleasant and helpful staff, one of the cleanest bathrooms I've seen. It has amenities, dog park, nature trail, ice cream social nightly. Calm and relaxing.
TravelerClean Facility. Public bathrooms very clean and nice. Such a cute campground.
ScoutThis is my first time dispersed camping, so excuse the ignorance. You go up a steap little Hill and it's pretty much just a one car parking spot. On 2 occasions, people came up to investigate, but there might have been more, I just didn't see them in my van. I guess you get what you pay for, but you're in nature, and it's nice the creek is on the other side of the main road if your just trying to settle down for the night it's perfect
Guide5 miles from Sylvan Lake, minute to Custer, 30 minutes to Wind cave National Park. Full hookups, level site, good cell phone reception. Lots of space between sites for a private campground.
GuideThis campground offers 5 villages, each with appeal for different wants.
Pristine and peaceful with great views and tons to do!
You choose the village but chose this campground.
LegendI only gave this a four star because they were replacing the roads while we were here with no notice. I would have stayed somewhere else as opposed to listening to asphalt trucks and excavators all day.
That being said the area is beautiful. The lake is a MUST see and our specific campsite is one of the best. There are LIMITED services here tho. No dump site and the potable water fill station requires you block the road. Electric only at our site, very unlevel, hard to get into. Recommend a small rig than us, we were at 25 ft with two slides.
Camping near Hill City, South Dakota, offers a mix of stunning scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Hill City, South Dakota, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds and activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Hill City, SD offers a wide range of camping options, with 253 campgrounds and RV parks near Hill City, SD and 37 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hill City, SD is Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch with a 4.2-star rating from 55 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 37 free dispersed camping spots near Hill City, SD.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Hill City, SD that allow camping, notably Black Hills National Forest and Wind Cave National Park.
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