The Dyrt is here to help plan your best camping near Nemo. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Nemo is surrounded by family-friendly activities. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Nemo camping trip.
$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."
"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."
$28 / night
"This campground offers over 90 sites along the shores of a lovely reservoir in the vacation wonderland of the Black Hills of South Dakota."
"So close to so many places to visit, which we never did (we loved every minute being disconnected). The weather was mostly perfect, besides some hail and rain a couple nights."
"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."
$22 / night
"There is also a store nearby if you forget anything. A beautiful creek flows next to the campground for wading. I would love to go back! My children still talk about it."
"This is a nice little campground to get away from the hussle of the city. The tent sites are level and great for tent camping."
"It is a bit noisy because of the trails used by off-road vehicles."
"This spot is at the end of a forest road that runs west of Nemo, SD. There are other dispersed camping sites along the way as well."
$30 / night
"If you're touring the Black Hills, and hitting all of the outdoor attractions, Horsethief Lake is perfectly placed to access it all."
"We spent one night in one of the walk-in sites here. We were able to find an open site at 10 am with no reservation, although the drive-up sites looked all full."
$28 / night
"It's a nice location. Not too far from town, so you can easily drive into deadwood, for the day/night if you want. Beautiful spot, I recently stayed in a site just a short walk away from the water."
"Lake was walking distance from most all sites plus had its own parking lot. ORV use is heavy in area and some periodically came thro main road , but not too bad Our stay was 6/12,13/2024"
"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."
"Camping area near Mount Rushmore. I was able to find a camping area without a problem. The road does have some bumps in it but overall you do not need a four-wheel drive."
$28 - $160 / night
"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."
"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."
"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."
RangerI enjoyed a few days up here. Really pretty mountain views, easy roads and the trees are spread out enough for solar/starlink. Be prepared for some snow, even in late May. I didn't see any obvious campsites, but lots of level areas to choose from.
GPS: 43.7633292, -103.7281010
TravelerFr202 turn uphill but not muddy.. on right .. wind n storm but good camping.. quite..not much traffic after dark..
TravelerDrove right to it.. backed into spot.. lot of trees n hill on one side.. not very level.. but do able.. quite , dark.. it rained so getting out was a mess.. the road to gravel is dirt, so muddy mess going out.. I have AWD.
TravelerIt,s a x dirt bike place.. I had my mountain bike..so that was a plus , near sunset it was just me .. mostly dirt.. so if a rain came be a mess.. does have compost type privy.. did not use it.. really kinda rough. Wind blew .. coyote howling at night .. moo cows too.. it was free .. 17. Miles out of Rapid city SD.. off dirt gravel road..
LegendWe followed both our GPS and the instructions provided in the housing office email. Since we arrived on a Saturday, we called ahead to check on bringing our 40’ fifth wheel through the main gate. The visitor’s center said it should be fine, but also noted the commercial gate is open until 1:00 PM on Saturdays. Following the email's directions, we entered through the commercial gate without any issues. The airmen who checked us in mentioned that we could have gone through the front gate as well—they're able to adjust the barriers for larger rigs. We proceeded to the housing office to check in and pick up our package, as no one was staffing the office at the time, we found our welcome packet on a board just inside the entry door. We were in back-in site#6 with full hookups. The back-in was straightforward. Utilities are positioned toward the front-middle of the site, and we had no trouble connecting. Water pressure was strong, so we used a pressure reducer. We got 4 bars on Verizon and 2 bars on T-Mobile. The campground Wi-Fi was slow, with speed test results of 2.46 Mbps down and 0.71 Mbps up—barely usable. We relied on our T-Mobile home internet router instead. In this part of the FamCamp, there are trees, but satellite access should still be possible with a movable antenna. We really appreciated the size of our yard and the generous site spacing in this older section. The newer area has fewer trees and the sites are more closely packed. The base itself is small, so don’t expect a large BX or Commissary. Overall, Ellsworth is one of the nicer FamCamps we’ve stayed at to include overflow and tent sites. However, the price and limited truck gate hours on weekends plus the uncertainty about the front gate’s outbound barriers make it a bit of a hassle for large rigs—something to consider when planning your arrival and departure.
GuideDuring our stay, we toured Custer State Park, Jewel and Wind Cave, as well as Mt. Rushmore. We found the location to be very central. The views are breathtaking and remarkably peaceful.
TravelerMay 10th stopped in to tent camp on motorcycle. Yes it is old as is Deadwood. 15 tent sites up the hill in the far back all in a row. They flattened out places for table and tents (except for T13). Has steel fire pit and wooden table, a few were missing a table this early in the season. To me it looks like all the sites have at least one level spot for a small tent and most had more space. My site T12 could fit both a large and small tents. The men's bathhouse was decent, they are updating the 4 showers with new tile etc. The grounds keeper guy was super helpful, the owners were gone after 5:00. Late check-in was easy. $32 for tent site if cash. It is a hike down the hill to the bathroom and pool. No spigot up here in these parts. I left at 8:45am and never saw an owner or host.
ScoutNice area easy to access, better road coming in from Peacefull Pines Rd right off I90 which turns into Deadwood Ave with no potholes. Pet Friendly. Courteous Staff are helpfull. Relatively new management with lots of improvements in process. Discounts for long term. Starlink Wifi. Clean spacious bathrooms. Good water pressure. Some cabins with AC and full mini frig and microwave, no water in cabins but several water posts nearby. Cabins are 1 room and really comfortable Queen beds. Picnic table outside with covered porch, some with swing bench or chair.
There is a kids park with some climbing structures a swing and grassy area,
ScoutAsked if we could stay a night in our vehicle and was told it would be no problem. Other vans/trucks were here as well. Open 24 hour which is a bonus. Hot shower for $17
Camping near Nemo, South Dakota, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Nemo, South Dakota, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just be prepared for the crowds and plan ahead!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Nemo, SD offers a wide range of camping options, with 237 campgrounds and RV parks near Nemo, SD and 34 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Nemo, SD is Pactola Reservoir Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 31 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 34 free dispersed camping spots near Nemo, SD.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Nemo, SD that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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