Best Tent Camping near Hot Springs, SD

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Best Tent Sites Near Hot Springs, South Dakota (14)

    1. Hot Springs, South Dakota

    1 Review
    Hot Springs, SD
    0 miles

    "Hot Springs is a quaint little town with lots of natural cool and warm springs. Several wading and sitting areas in the local springs."

    2. North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping

    26 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    26 miles
    Website

    "We've been fulltiming since January and this was the first place we actually stayed the whole 14 day limit."

    "The forest road is a little rough, be aware if you are driving a car or a vehicle with bad off roaring capabilities."

    3. Rifle Pit

    3 Reviews
    Pringle, SD
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 673-9200

    "The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because while it is National Forest the spots for dispersed camping are very limited because there is a lot of privately owned land so please be aware"

    4. Black Hills Dispersed Site - Hwy 89

    2 Reviews
    Pringle, SD
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 673-9200

    "Lots of space. Quiet with no traffic. Google gets you close but not exactly there. Gps route was a little off. Just an hour from Rushmore."

    5. RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest

    26 Reviews
    Hill City, SD
    32 miles
    Website

    "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."

    "Flat, we didn’t run into any wildlife, and easy to set up a tent !"

    6. Wrinkled Rock

    22 Reviews
    Keystone, SD
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 673-4853

    "We were planning on backcountry camping in the park, but the amount of bugs and the inability to find a flat spot out of the trees pushed us to try and hike back to our car."

    "great location just 5 minutes away from Mt. Rushmore. free site but no fire rings. it does have toliets. There is just a parking lot with a large open area to pitch a tent."

    7. French Creek Horse Camp — Custer State Park

    2 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 255-4515

    "We rode side by sides out on some trail, found a great spot to camp with beautiful views of the plains below and could see the badlands off in the distance. The skies were beautiful at night."

    8. Camp Bob Marshall Dispersed

    3 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    24 miles

    "It is open to vehicles in the summer and equestrian and hike in during the winter. Road is rough but was passable in our truck. We towed in a small teardrop but I wouldn't recommend a large rig."

    "We went a bit more off the path by turning right, going up past a water treatment plant and parking near the end of the road. It was secluded and pretty. Lots of coyotes in the area."

    9. Spring Creek Road Spur

    1 Review
    Hill City, SD
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 233-2800

    "Notes: Don't camp at the first sites you see driving further. There's better ones I assure you. Signs are posted everywhere, stating no campfires allowed."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Hot Springs, SD

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Guide to Hot Springs

Tent camping near Hot Springs, South Dakota, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal getaway for nature enthusiasts.

Local Activities to Enjoy While Tent Camping

  • Experience the tranquility of nature at Rifle Pit, where you can hear elk rutting at night and explore nearby Wind Cave.
  • Discover the stunning landscapes and wildlife at Camp Bob Marshall Dispersed, perfect for hiking and observing local fauna like coyotes.
  • Enjoy the scenic views and trails at North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping, where you can find secluded spots away from crowded campgrounds.

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