Best Glamping near Lead, SD

Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort & Cabins and Fish'n Fry Campground and Cabins provide upscale glamping accommodations in the Black Hills near Lead, South Dakota. Both properties feature deluxe cabin options with modern amenities that elevate the traditional camping experience. Elkhorn Ridge boasts pristine grounds with concrete pads, beautifully landscaped surroundings, and luxurious facilities including outdoor pools and hot tubs. A recent visitor mentioned, "This campground is absolutely glamping paradise! From the moment you drive in it is absolutely gorgeous, the landscaping is pristine, all the buildings are very well taken care of and super cute." The property includes a playground for children, a poolside bar for adults, and morning coffee delivery service directly to accommodations, creating a resort-like atmosphere that combines outdoor recreation with upscale comfort.

Spearfish Canyon access makes these glamping sites ideal bases for exploring the natural beauty of the Black Hills. Elkhorn Ridge provides quick access to hiking trails, while Fish'n Fry features a stocked trout pond where guests can catch their own meal, with staff cleaning and cooking the fish. According to a camper, "Friendly staff, great cafe with excellent burgers! Stocked trout pond to catch your own meal and little streams running through the property!" The location places visitors within an hour of major attractions including Mount Rushmore, Deadwood's historic sites, and Lead's mining heritage. Both properties remain open year-round, allowing for seasonal experiences ranging from summer hiking to winter exploration. Chris' Campground offers additional glamping options with three heated pools and free WiFi, maintaining the area's reputation for combining natural surroundings with comfortable accommodations.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Lead, South Dakota (47)

1. Spearfish City Campground
41 Reviews
Spearfish, SD
10 miles
Website
+1 (605) 642-1340
"Clean, good upkeep on the bathrooms and walking distance from grocery stores and laundry, etc. Fishing is fun and there is the hatchery nearby."

"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"
2. Chris' Campground
17 Reviews
Spearfish, SD
9 miles
Website
+1 (605) 642-2239
$23 - $65 / night
"They have 3 heated pools, a basketball court, recreation room, playground, & petting zoo for the kids, as well as a camp store, laundry facility, free WiFi and fire pits."

"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."

3. Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort & Cabins
10 Reviews
Spearfish, SD
8 miles
Website
+1 (605) 722-1800
"We wanted to spend a couple of days in the Black Hills and also needed full hookups and laundry after about a week of boondocking - Elk Horn Ridge gave us that and more."

"The park was easy to get to though our RV GPS wanted to take us up to I-90 and back around versus just taking a left across US-85 into the campground (CG). Check in was easy and informative."
4. Spearfish KOA
10 Reviews
Spearfish, SD
13 miles
Website
+1 (605) 642-4633
"The staff was super nice and helpful and the campground(CG) was well-maintained. We used their laundry room with 6 washers and 6 dryers for$2 a wash and$2 to dry."

"Located within 8 miles of services and shopping, the hosts were very friendly and helpful. Sites are a little close together, but well kept."

5. Pactola Reservoir Campground
31 Reviews
Silver City, SD
22 miles
Website
+1 (605) 673-9200
$28 / night
"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."

"Huge campsites with views of the lake. Some of the biggest camp sites on our trip. Some had more privacy than others. Both RV and tent sites. Picnic tables, camp fire pits. Drinking water."
6. Timon Campground
6 Reviews
Lead, SD
11 miles
Website
+1 (605) 673-9200
$24 / night
"Small campground with a more primitive feel tucked away off a rough gravel road. We stayed here over the summer one night and had an awesome experience with only one other site occupied."

"Spearfish highway scenic drive goes right by the forest road to this campground. There is a big tourist stop and the turn-off."

7. Iron Creek Lake Campground
6 Reviews
Lead, SD
11 miles
Website
+1 (605) 642-5851
$30 - $38 / night
"We camped at Iron Creek Lake after the rally, at the end of August. It was wonderful, not crowded. The cafe/diner has things like burgers and ice cream, and the fishing in the lake is great. "

"Tucked away in the beautiful Black Hills, this is a favorite to many locals. Hiking, fishing, and great views."
8. Fish'n Fry Campground and Cabins
3 Reviews
Lead, SD
5 miles
Website
+1 (605) 578-2150
$32 - $42 / night
"The staff is super friendly, they will go out of their way to help you or give you information about the area. "

"Friendly staff, great cafe with excellent burgers! Stocked trout pond to catch your own meal and little streams running through the property!"

9. Camp 5 Motorized Trailhead
4 Reviews
Sturgis, SD
8 miles
Website
"It is free but you can not have any campfires. We only went down the road about 1/4 mile and found a pull-off for our van. The road went farther but we didnt bother pulling down anymore."

"After you go past Trailhead parking lot there's ample camping for almost any vehicle even motorhomes pull behind trailers Etc on the , you see the sign for flood warning."
10. Rush No More Campground
7 Reviews
Sturgis, SD
15 miles
Website
+1 (605) 347-2916
$30 - $458 / night
"The campground is situated in a central location in the Black Hill. Easy drives to Deadwood, Rapid City, Keystone and minutes from Stugis. Super clean bathrooms and laundry."

"When we arrived a guy took us to our spot up a small hill to a back campsite area where the “lux” spots are. We had one with a hot tub and a grill which was really nice."

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Chad M.
Guide
Jul. 29, 2020
Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort
It all depends on what you’re looking for
The pros:

100+ spaces for campers/motorhomes accommodating all sizes, even the real big diesel pushers.

They have small cabins to rent, tree houses, and glamping tent/cabins.

The bathrooms are clean and have private showers.

There are laundry facilities on site.

Full hookup sites.

Two swimming pools.

Close proximity to Keystone, Custer, Rapid City

Each gravel pad may require minor leveling but they are pretty good.

A nice picnic table is located at each site.

The cons: We ended up here because I called 17 other places between Custer and Rapid City and all were full. Many of the sites offered by the competition are nicely spaced out with mature trees surrounding the pads, that’s not the case here.

The RV area is tight with a sea of RV’s. For us it’s less like camping and more like a townhouse development. It’s not as bad as the parking lot variety, there is grass between the sites and some trees.
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Rhoads F.
Scout
Jun. 17, 2021
Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort
South Dakota Luxury Camping
We originally booked the teepee which is adorable but after arriving we felt we needed some more space. Luckily for us there was one glamping tent available for the dates we needed. Quite the price difference but we were ok with it. 3 beds (2 queen and one twin!) all with trundles underneath! The front and back porch were amazing for coffee and yoga in the am. The bedding was luxury and the decor was amazing nice touches to the experience. The mini fridge came in use and we loved the location of the tent to the pool and the shower house located just a few feet away. Beware that SD gets some pretty epic storms and two nights were slightly scary being in a canvas tent with wind gusts of 50 plus mph but they held up well! The teepees on the other hand 😆 not so much. Glad we upgraded! The pool.....there is a kid side and adult side which was awesome! The kid pool was super gross so I was glad to have a spot to go with crystal clear water! It was crowded later in the day. The pool stays open and extra hour for adults which is nice 9-10pm. The facility could use a couple more washer and dryer units as a lady pissed and moaned at me that she couldn’t do her laundry because they were in use by me. Our first vaca Karen and she did not disappoint lol. The little store in the lodge is adorable and has a nice little area to chill, play games and a deck to outside with a nice grill for guests to use. They offer popcorn and coffee all day. Let some of the nicest people and we made so many memories at this property. I’ll be sure to share with clients who head to SD!
Wendy
Scout
Aug. 31, 2020
Chris' Campground
quiet place, but a few fyi's
They advertise that they have Wi-Fi but it's almost like they shut it off at 10 o'clock at night when quiet time starts which is a great time for looking up directions or places to see, we could never connect for long and streaming- which means no Netflix its against the rules(which we never saw only overheard). They allow fires but make sure you get a metal ring because it's illegal to have a fire in south Dakota if you don't have one they have them but they don't leave them at the sites or let you know they are available. Also no petting zoo we specifically came here thinking they had one because they advertised and after we arrived they informed us it was turned into a dog park i have no pictures but there's not much to see here
Gary J.
Traveler
Aug. 15, 2022
Devils Tower KOA
Nice people. very nice bathhouses
Very, very nice place. Quiet. Air conditioned bathhouses. Super nice staff. Would definitely stay here again.
David T.
Traveler
Jul. 29, 2025
Cloud Nine Camping
great place in the woods
if you're looking for a place, away from everything/everyone with peace & quiet, this is the place for you... 33+ acres, spaced out RV sites (not crammed against each other), and yet close to all the best attractions that South Dakota has in the black hills... this is the place to be... surrounded by USFS lands on 3x sides, 1/2mi back from the main dirt road to get here... this is as far back in the woods you can be without hiking miles in somewhere else... they have glamping tents on the hillside (rentals), sheep wagons in the meadow (rentals), bumper pull & 5th wheel trailers (rentals), tiny house rental, and daily/weekly & monthly RV & tent sites... open year-round beginning this year, and open to ice fishers & hunters that wish to use the local area for their sports... I've been here since Jan 2025, and this is an awesome place... seen deer, wild turkey, fox, rabbit, and pronghorn in the local area...
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Kim B.
Ranger
Jul. 17, 2020
Horse Thief Campground and RV Resort
Perfect Location
Very friendly staff. All the amenities needed. Clean bathrooms and showers. Ample laundry facilities! Don’t forget your roll of quarters! (They have change too) We tent camped in 106 (closest to bathhouse so you can hear air hand dryer but quickest bathroom access). All the tent sites appeared to be very nice. They are drive up! Surrounded by mountains and deer walk right through campground. Location was perfect and within miles of all attractions! We saw some of the other campgrounds in the area and are more than pleased we chose this one! RV sites in the front appeared a little more crowded than those towards the back. Also, had some small cabins and there was ample room for the tent in front of it. We would choose this campground at our next visit! Kids loved the on-site “gold mining” activity!
loren S.
Guide
Jul. 9, 2023
Devils Tower KOA
Great stay
Tent site no hookups. A little expensive but a couple miles from devils tower. Cook lake offers fishing, kayaking, etc. no pets on devil tower trails.
Amy C.
Guide
Jul. 21, 2020
Heartland RV Park And Cabins
Friendly Staff, Family Friendly
The staff is so friendly, easy check in, very well kept, clean bathrooms and private showers. Pool and hot tub, close to everything. Campers observed quiet hours. We got a great nights rest, they offer a breakfast menu. We didn’t try but the option was there.
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Theresa H.
Traveler
Jun. 27, 2018
Chris' Campground
A peaceful, treed campground with something for everyone!
Chris’ Campground offers beautiful treed, grassy sites for tents and campers (RVs) of all sizes. They have 3 heated pools, a basketball court, recreation room, playground, & petting zoo for the kids, as well as a camp store, laundry facility, free WiFi and fire pits. 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!