Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Lead, SD has a lot to offer. Enjoy the scenic camping, fun activities, and sights and sounds of Lead. Find the best campgrounds near Lead, SD. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.
"We picked a site near the back of the camp grounds located near the creek and close to a small parking lot (close by to the pet exercise area on the map - though it's labelled as an ice rink on grounds"
"Nice city campground along Spearfish Creek and super close to downtown and has easy access to Spearfish Canyon. We definitely took advantage of the creek and proximity to downtown during our stay."
$23 - $65 / night
"They are close to Spearfish Canyon which has wonderful hiking trails and trout fishing. The area is beautiful.There are also close to Deadwood and Lead, both of which are worth exploring!"
"The owners are very helpful and friendly, The campground is close to lots of great activities such as Spearfish Canyon, as well as Deadwood and Lead."
"The road is easy to drive if coming off the CanAm Hwy side of the mountain. Walking distance to the Roosevelt Friendship Tower hike which is highly recommended."
"This is not a thru road there is only one entrance off of the CanAm Highway. Roughly about 10 sites depending on set-up. Bathroom close by the entrance/trailhead to Roosevelt Friendship Tower."
"We have stayed at this location twice (have gotten the same cabin actually) when Deadwood is having events."
"Our initially reserved campground nearby was sketchy, so we called KOA Deadwood at 4:30 hoping for a last minute reservation (even though the app said they were full)."
$28 - $160 / night
"Our dogs loved the long walks around the campground, crossing over the creeks on the little bridges. There is an off leash dog park 10 minutes away in Lead, SD."
"Easy to find, very close to Deadwood, clean showers and bathrooms and it has a bar a grill! Bar and grill was so good and I’m still dreaming about that burger."
"Location is quiet. There is a place to walk dogs. Deadwood trolley comes right to the CG to transport you downtown."
"They are really close to town, so it’s really convenient. We have a larger side by side, so when I called they made sure that we would have a spot to fit that too."
"Easy access off I-90 and super close to Spearfish, Deadwood, Lead and all this area of South Dakota has to offer."
"Campground is very clean and has quick and easy access to the highway. "
"Small, but has 3 shaded sites next to the creek (1,2,3). Nice 1.1 mile hike that starts next to Host site. If you just tent camp, there are about 5 sites off by themselves with a vault toilet."
"Great little spot nestled in the woods next to a small stream. Quiet road that is part dirt at times. Would highly recommend"
$146 - $285 / night
"great quiet cabins great location to see all kinds of beautiful sights.. great rides to get to your destination. Great friendly staff . love the creek that flows thru the campgrounds"
"You've shared a very useful and entertaining blog post with the public mapquest driving directions"
$20 - $800 / night
"It has a beer garden, restroom facilities and it's right on the outskirts of town."
"Helpful convenient right next to freeway so noisy all else is great!"
TravelerThis was a really nice campground. Very family friendly, lots of kids running around. Not very much privacy at all between the sites, but what do you expect at a busy place like Custer State Park? The bathrooms were very clean, and had showers with hot water. The showers are free of charge, and each time I used them the water was always plenty hot.
We stayed in site 2E, and it was a nice site. Extremely flat and level. It does have a trail running next to it, so all the visitors will be walking a few feet away from your tent/camper all day and night going to the bathroom.
T-Mobile cell service was pretty much non-existent, with no 5G signal at all, and only a sporadic 1 bar of LTE signal. I was able to make a phone call, but it kept dropping out every 10-15 seconds. Starlink worked great from this site, with a moderately clear view of the sky.
TravelerHad an amazing time at this prime free dispersed campsite! Had my tundra equipped with a 5x8 trailer and could easily get to any of the sites. This is not a thru road there is only one entrance off of the CanAm Highway. Roughly about 10 sites depending on set-up. Bathroom close by the entrance/trailhead to Roosevelt Friendship Tower. Overall, great spot, make sure to hit the hike to the tower and overlook!
Please keep the area clean, pick up after yourselves, pack in pack out!
ScoutÀ 10min de Sundance. 2 boucles: la première est pour les réservations, la deuxième est pour premier arrivé premier servi. 1 toilette et de l'eau potable à dispo. Emplacement pour feu avec grille pour BBQ. Vente de bois (8$). Emplacements dans la forêt, très agréable ! 22$ la nuit.
GuideThis campground is within the national park, in the Belle Fourche river valley. Nice mostly level camp sites to pull into. and plenty of open space to pitch a tent. There are fire rings and free firewood. The bathrooms are clean and have running water. As for RV utilities there are none. no electric water or sewer hookups, however there are multiple water taps through out the campground at which you can hook a hose to and fill your tank. So far it has been pleasant and quiet.
TravelerNice place to spend a night or two. The campsites are on a logging road off of the main gravel road. There were spots that were pretty rutted and rough, it was dry and we made it in easily but if it has recently rained I can see it being pretty difficult. Drove a full size truck in pulling a squaredrop camper no problem. There’s a gun range in the national forest somewhere, there were people shooting pretty much all afternoon until it got dark. Didn’t have any issues with wildlife. T-Mobile service was basically non-existent.
GuideThere are three pull outs along the road where you can camp. There is a pit toilet at each and several places where others have made fire rings out of rocks. The sand creek has plenty of fish to try your luck at.
Guidethere’s not much of a view but if you are in a rush looking for a campsite you will probably find one here! pretty nice for being dispersed other than the couple skeletons arround us!
TravelerWe had sites 26/27. A short walk down the hill to the lake. It was a little hard to find the right level area for our tents but they are there.
The camp host was great, she did a great job at keeping things clean.
The lake was too cold to “swim” in. Wading to your knees was fine considering it’s a mountain lake in June.
Only couple issues:
1: Road construction between Hill Coty and campground added almost an hour 1 way.
2: OHV traffic is annoying. We have an 18/mo that was constantly wanting to run out and say hello.
Otherwise, great spot for the 7 of us.
ScoutStayed here several times in the past and always was welcomed . Very nice management and the park is always in excellent condition.
Camping near Lead, South Dakota, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're into tent camping or RVing, there are plenty of options to explore.
Camping near Lead, South Dakota, has something for everyone, from families to seasoned RVers. Just be prepared for the crowds and enjoy the beautiful scenery!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Lead, SD offers a wide range of camping options, with 242 campgrounds and RV parks near Lead, SD and 33 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lead, SD is Spearfish City Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 38 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 33 free dispersed camping spots near Lead, SD.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Lead, SD that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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