Best Glamping near Nemo, SD

Nemo Guest Ranch and several Black Hills glamping destinations feature comfort-focused accommodations while preserving a connection to the natural surroundings. The ranch offers luxury canvas cabins with proper beds, electricity, and picnic tables, providing a premium outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort. Nearby Pactola Reservoir Campground includes glamping options with unique waterfront views and modern amenities that complement the rustic setting. Sylvan Lake Campground within Custer State Park provides glamping accommodations amid scenic Black Hills terrain, while Spearfish City Campground features distinctive yurt options for those seeking alternative glamping experiences. One visitor noted, "This is a unique property due to its location and amenities with cabins, a variety of spots, a general store and a bar—perfect for experiencing the Black Hills."

Located centrally in the Black Hills, these glamping destinations serve as ideal baseposts for regional exploration. Rapid City KOA and Rush No More Campground offer glamping tents and premium cabins with easy access to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park. The proximity to Pactola Reservoir provides opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and paddleboarding, with equipment rentals available at marina stores. Hiking trails surrounding the glamping sites connect directly to Black Hills National Forest paths. According to a camper, "The campground is spacious and nice with overgrown pine trees in the Black Hills mountains providing great shade, while the water in the lake is the cleanest reservoir lake water I can remember." Winter visitors should note that most glamping accommodations operate seasonally, typically from May through September or October.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Nemo, South Dakota (46)

1. Pactola Reservoir Campground
31 Reviews
Silver City, SD
8 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."
2. Rapid City KOA
25 Reviews
Rapid City, SD
19 miles
Website
+1 (605) 348-2111
"My parents were able to rent a deluxe cabin right next to our campsite. My parents don’t “camp,” so this was perfect for a family vacation."

"The staff and the facilities on site and in the area have been a god send. We have been able to extend our stay with the grace and help of the staff and other locals."

3. Three Flags RV Park
7 Reviews
Blackhawk, SD
9 miles
Website
+1 (605) 787-7898
"Laundry room and machines are organized and in great operating condition. Bathrooms and showers are cleaned very often. RV spots are level. HRV spot has a picnic bench water and electric."

"The laundry room is also clean with 4 large washers and driers. As mentioned previously, the only downside to this park is its proximity to the Interstate and the train tracks. "
4. Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park
42 Reviews
Custer, SD
24 miles
Website
+1 (605) 255-4515
"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."

"What a fantastic campsite within walking distance of picturesque Sylvan Lake. Reserve online and drive directly to the reserved site."

5. Rush No More Campground
7 Reviews
Sturgis, SD
10 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."
6. Rafter J Bar Ranch
20 Reviews
Hill City, SD
22 miles
Website
+1 (605) 574-2527
"Outdoor grill, kitchen with fridge and coffee maker. Comfy beds and tv with satellite. Clean, spacious bathroom. Must bring your own towels, linens, toiletries, etc."

"Centrally located! Just across the street from access to Mt. Rushmore and the Needles Highway and down the road from Crazy Horse. Beautiful view of the hills."

7. Spearfish City Campground
40 Reviews
Spearfish, SD
26 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"
8. Bulldog Creek Campground
4 Reviews
Sturgis, SD
11 miles
Website
+1 (605) 347-8000
"2 big bathhouses newly updated. Lots of really clean showers and flush toilets. Each bathhouse has a laundry. I believe there are two washers and two dryers in each. Big rig friendly."

"When I arrived here for the camp host basically told me to pick my own spot to which I did and I got everything set up he then came over to check on me and that’s about the same time I turn the water on"

9. Rapid City RV Park & Campground
10 Reviews
Rapid City, SD
17 miles
Website
+1 (605) 342-2751
$65 - $100 / night
"The bathrooms were clean but did have a lot of moths at night. The campsite had lots of kids and families. The staff was very kind and found us a fire pit when we asked!"

"Very friendly staff. Super open spots but not bad if you’re traveling through. Fort Hays just next door for a super awesome breakfast and tourist location"
10. Nemo Guest Ranch
1 Review
Nemo, SD
0 miles
Website
+1 (605) 578-2708
$30 / night
"This is a unique property due to its location and amenities. There are cabins, a variety of RV spots, a general store and a bar. The location is very clothes to ATV and horse trailers."

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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
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!
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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Cynthia I.
Scout
May. 26, 2020
Rafter J Bar Ranch
Beautiful, Great Location!
Stayed in one of the cabins over the weekend, while family stayed in their camper at the Ranch site. Wow, the cabin exceeded my expectations! It was one of the larger cabins with a separate bedroom. It was so clean, I thought it was newly built. Large patio overlooking streams, great views, quiet. Outdoor grill, kitchen with fridge and coffee maker. Comfy beds and tv with satellite. Clean, spacious bathroom. Must bring your own towels, linens, toiletries, etc. Plenty of space throughout the camp. Within minutes of Mr Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Sylvan Lake, Hill City, and Custer.
Dean W.
Traveler
Aug. 3, 2021
Camp 5 Motorized Trailhead
Quiet, Free, Dispersed camping area off the main highway between Deadwood and Sturgis
I have stayed at this dispersed camping area once during the Sturgis rally. This is a free camping area located Off the main highway between Sturgis and Deadwood, South Dakota. After you pull off the highway onto camp 5 Road there are a few single campsites, but if you continue down the hill, across the dry creek bed, You will find a huge field for camping. The creek bed crossing is fairly easy, especially if you have a SUV or a pick up truck. I probably wouldn’t recommend it with a low clearance car. During our stay, there were Porta potty’s located in this area. I’m not sure if the Porta potty’s remain throughout the summer or if They were placed there just for the Sturgis rally guests. This field area is located a bit further from the main highway, so it’s also a bit quieter. I am aware that this area is also considered an ATV trail head parking area, but we did not see any ATVs during our stay. This camping area does not have any access to water, electricity, or sewer hook ups. The sites closer to the highway will have some traffic noise, but the field area is fairly quiet, And the price for this camping area is awesome - FREE. I did not see any fire rings, and the forest service probably prohibits campfires. This camping area also allows for quick access into Deadwood If you want to visit casinos, historical sites, gas stations, Restaurants and bars, or just grab some groceries.
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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!