Best RV Parks near Philip, SD
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Best RV Sites Near Philip, SD (15)
1. Wall Drug RV Parking
2 Reviews•8 Photos•14 Saves- Phone Service
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2. American Inn & RV Park
8 Reviews•11 Photos•9 Saves- Pets
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3. Minute Man RV Park & Lodging
5 Reviews•18 Saves- Pets
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$25 - $40 / night
4. Badlands Interior Campground
57 Reviews•217 Photos•343 SavesJust a mile from the iconic Badlands National Park, our hotel and full-service campground offers a great base camp to explore South Dakota’s Badlands, Black Hills, and the historic small town of Interior.
With a variety of rooms, RV sites, and tent sites, we are ideal for couples getaways, family vacations, or traveling groups. We also offer an on-site restaurant, outdoor pool, fire pits, and complimentary WiFi.
Your Badlands getaway awaits. What are you waiting for?
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5. 24 Express RV Campground
4 Reviews•17 Saves- Pets
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6. Badlands / White River KOA
58 Reviews•131 Photos•234 SavesWelcome to the oasis of the Badlands! This KOA is just 4 miles from Badlands National Park. The rugged beauty of the Badlands includes a rich fossil bed and the nation's largest protected mixed-grass prairie, where you'll find bison, bighorn sheep and prairie dogs. The campground is in a quiet rural setting with hundreds of large shade trees beside the White River. Enjoy the pool, fun-bike rentals, mini golf and a large pet park. Pancake breakfasts, Indian tacos and more are served Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Choose from Deluxe Cabins, Camping Cabins, full-hookup Pull-Thru RV Sites, tepees, Premium Tent Sites (with shelter, sink and electricity), standard shaded Tent Sites and big-rig friendly sites with a patio area. Free Wi-Fi! Stop by the grocery store and gift shop. Max pull thru: 120 feet
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7. Sleepy Hollow Campground
30 Reviews•41 Photos•120 SavesSleepy Hollow is located one block from the world famous Wall Drug! The city of Wall, The Window to the West, also the west entrance of the Badlands National Park Loop and bordering the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands. Mount Rushmore and Sturgis are 65-70 minutes away! All of our 59 RV sites are pull thrus. We offer a heated swimming pool and cable TV. Pets are welcome and we have a new dog park. We are a Good Sam Park and AAA approved. Our restrooms were rated 10 out of 10 in 2015 for the 5th consecutive year by Trailer Life/Good Sam Club
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8. The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
29 Reviews•86 Photos•210 Saves- Pets
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9. Cedar Pass Campground — Badlands National Park
111 Reviews•416 Photos•452 SavesLocated near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, the Cedar Pass Campground has 96 level sites with scenic views of the badlands formations. This campground offers flush toilets and coin operated showers in the summertime.
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10. Sage Creek Campground
101 Reviews•389 Photos•158 SavesSage Creek Campground is a primitive campground. There is no charge to stay here and camping is available on a first come first serve basis. The campground rarely fills to capacity.
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Recent RV Reviews In Philip
530 Reviews of 15 Philip Campgrounds
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Anastasia W.
Scout
The Wall Dispersed Camping
Great Views
This was an our first time dispersed camping so we weren’t sure exactly what to expect. There were lots of campers (probably 20 other cars), but the views are unmatched. Waking up at dawn and watching the sunrise over the Badlands is breathtaking! Really easy access. We saw people with all size trailers parked. Lots of space to spread out. Not much for privacy, but with views like that, who cares!
Zina L.Scout24 Express RV Campground
Closed!
There were signs up along the freeway. Nothing indicate that it was closed. Is it for the season? Not sure date of visit was October 19, 2024.
Lisa B.
Guide
Sage Creek Campground
Breathtaking & Best Smelling Bathrooms
My boy Palo and I camped in my Outback for a night. It was a great experience. They have the cleans best smelling bathrooms I have venture into.
Lisa M.Guide
Cedar Pass Campground — Badlands National Park
Amazing scenery
Spent two nights here in the Butte loop. Tried to make reservations on the same day, but they weren’t available to do so I had to just show up and hope there was a site available. We lucked out and got the last electric site. The one quirky thing about the campground is all of the sites are sort of parallel park. So your door will open up onto the pavement. Only paid $46 for two nights thanks to the hubby’s senior pass. Park itself is amazing with beautiful views and we also got to see some Buffalo. The visitor center has a nice gift shop and displays. Showers were $.50 for four minutes and $.75 for six minutes although I only got five minutes for my $.75 and I had a lukewarm water. There is a dump station available as well as potable water.
- PPaul K.Guide
The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
Can’t get better than free
Great spot, lots of campers here, but still found a spot. Watch out for grumpy old coot who parks right where everyone drives in and then tells you to slow down coz it’s too dusty. Hey mate drive further in and there’s no traffic! Duh.
michael V.GuideThe Wall Boondocking Dispersed
Great views, easy to get to
A lot of campers of all kinds as it is free and right outside the park but it’s easy to get to and views are amazing. Regardless of the amount of people there tons of area to set up so doubtful someone won’t get a spot.
- Ken G.Guide
The Wall Dispersed Camping
Beautiful view from top of cliff, but windy
We camped here on a Sunday night. Lots of campers along a road which was about 6 miles long along the top of a cliff. We thought we found a nice spot away from others, but two huge campers pulled in after dinner right next to us on the opposite side of the road. Beautiful view of the badlands and we enjoyed watching the sunset from our site. After we went to bed, the wind picked up big time and howled for several hours. It was strong enough to shake the trailer. It died down before midnight. You can't really hike down into the badlands from the cliff so the only place to walk is along the top of the cliff past the other campers. No services, but free.
- Ken G.Guide
Sage Creek Campground
Hot and dry, buffalo wandered through the camp
This was a free site in the Badlands. It's a dirt road to get there, washboards, but OK.
The cg is in a prairie dog town so we kept the dog close.
It was full on a Saturday night in September, but we got one of the last sites. Very basic campground with a few trails to hike. Views were OK, but nothing great.
Buffalo wandered through camp at dinner time. We basically camped on the road that circles the campground.
Some picnic tables had a shade covering. Pit toilets were clean.
- Jeff M.
TravelerSage Creek Campground
Base to the Badlands
Great location to set out to explore the Badlands? Low reception with Verizon in the valley bye still have good contact. Great reception, small hike to the top of the hill.
- Jeff M.Traveler
Sage Creek Campground
Great location for a base, to explore the Badlands
Free dispersed camping, with clean vault toilets. no water or power you will have to bring your own. Quiet and tranquil location, Surrounded by prairie dogs as you sit in the valley with low rolling hills around you.
- KKarstenTraveler
Cedar Pass Campground — Badlands National Park
Good place to stay
We stayed for 2 nights in the group loop. At first we were sure about the quality of the site - the group loop also serves as the entrance to the dump site - but we’re convinced the site is great. Our site faces into the badlands with a great view, it is very quiet and you are very private (there were no groups around us). The campground is very clean and every evening there is program prepared by the rangers as well as a presentation of the stars.
We would always come back here.
Jennifer H.
Legend
Sleepy Hollow Campground
Across the street from wall drug
It’s a nice place heading east or west to land for the night. We’ve stayed at sleepy hollow before and find it and the proximity to wall drug a fun landing stop for the night on our trek across SD. Dinner, ice cream and splash pad fun at wall drug is the perfect end to a day on the road for our family.
- Kelly V.Traveler
The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
Not just another brick in the wall
Fabulous! Views and several spaces both on the edge of grassland dropping off into the badlands wall and farther back. At least 25 campers there last night. It was breathtaking. Do be prepared for I tense wi d; this is prairie with no trees to cut wind. Well worth a visit.
Chris P.GuideThe Wall Dispersed Camping
free sunrise
Thursday night you August was busy. However, the sunrise the next morning made it worth the stop.
- MMarissa H.Scout
The Wall Dispersed Camping
Super windy, not good for tents
We have stayed here twice, it was easy to find and lots of available spots but it’s just on a cliff’s edge so there are TONS of strong gusts of winds, it caused our tent to cave in and I ended up sleeping in the car. There was a goat, that was cool, but otherwise I don’t recommend for tent camping (go to sage creek campground, also free)
- MMarissa H.Scout
Sage Creek Campground
Good
I really liked this site, they had tables with shade, out house, flat ground, and compared to the dispersed camping wayyy less windy. We did not see bison today but there were prairie dogs
- Erica L.Scout
Cedar Pass Campground — Badlands National Park
Very cool place to camp
Loved the Badlands in the background. No trees or privacy, but was nice to be camping in the Badlands. We went in July and it was very hot (100) and super windy. Not ideal for a popup with no a/c.
Elise V.TravelerThe Wall Boondocking Dispersed
Favorite Dispersed Campsite EVER!
Gorgeous site! Very popular site with neighbors close by, but ours were very kind and friendly! We got lucky and didn’t have any problems with wind. Enjoyed the sunrise and sunset from this spot!
- SStephanie W.Guide
The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
Loved my night here!
I loved camping at this spot! It was easy to find, and even though there was a good amount of people there it was spaced out and I felt comfortable. There is zero privacy, so be prepared for that. If you’re in a tent also be prepared because it is extremely windy at night! Even my little teardrop was shaking. But the view is incredible and the sunrise was stunning.
- AAPK'sScout
Cedar Pass Campground — Badlands National Park
A Scenic Retreat in Badlands National Park
Cedar Pass Campground in Badlands National Park offers 96 scenic sites with amenities like flush toilets and summer coin-operated showers. Located near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, it provides a great base for exploring the park. Reviews highlight its beautiful views and convenient facilities.
Brianna R.ScoutThe Wall Dispersed Camping
Safe, Free Camping for Solo Travelers
I stayed here for 2 nights as a solo female traveler. It is minutes from the Badlands entrance. There were a lot of people around (I stayed in early July) so I always felt safe even at nights. It's pretty open land so it was hard finding a private area to use the bathroom. I slept in a tent the first night, but it got really windy on night 2, so I just slept in the car. Overall, I highly recommend staying here as it is free and absolutely beautiful.
andrewGuideSleepy Hollow Campground
A Place to Stay
The campground is fine. FHU with cable. $65 might be steep but,....
You can walk to Wall Drug Store if you are so inclined.
Plenty of space to walk the dogs.
8 miles from Badlands National Park entrance.
COMPLAINT - not the parks fault but....they were/are doing construction on the railroad crossing that prevents you from following your navigation guide. The detour signs are terrible or non-existent. We drove down a street with cars parked on both sides, and found ourselves at road closed even thought we could see the park. We had to call and ask how to get into the park.
James P.Legend
Badlands Interior Campground
Nice campground
Close to NP. Level sites. Hookups are a little wonky. Some sites they are on the wrong side. Gravel sites and roads. Nice staff. Would stay here again.
Brooke R.TravelerCedar Pass Campground — Badlands National Park
Great Views! Mid Price!
The views were amazing from this campground, but the price for the amenities provided was mediocre.
There was very little shade, and it did get very hot while we were there.
Conviently located close to the visitors center end of part but if you want to be closer to Wall you may want a different campground.
samuel C.
RangerThe Wall Boondocking Dispersed
Love it here!
Great views here!! Any car and any size can make it ! Tons of spots and amazing proximity to the park. 100% would recommend. I have stayed here multiple times.
Molly W.GuideThe Wall Dispersed Camping
Some BAD lands! 🔥
I arrived solo with my kitty road companion, and ended up meeting so many other solo travelers. We moved together in the same area and somehow a few day trip turned into 11 days.
Such a great place to camp. HOT AF though during the day when I was there. At night the WIND BE WIND’N.
I’d definitely come back.
- samuel C.Ranger
The Wall Dispersed Camping
Beautiful
This was a great stay very close to badlands np. Easy to find, lots of spots, not a lot of privacy but great views
Guide to Philip
Camping near Philip, South Dakota, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
What to do
- Explore Badlands National Park: Just a short drive from many campgrounds, the park features breathtaking views and hiking trails. One camper mentioned, "We had a great stay here while visiting the National Park - literally 2 minutes outside the entrance" at Badlands Hotel & Campground.
- Visit Wall Drug: This quirky roadside attraction is a fun stop for families. One reviewer at Sleepy Hollow Campground said, "Dinner, ice cream and splash pad fun at Wall Drug is the perfect end to a day on the road for our family."
- Stargazing: The clear skies in this region make for excellent stargazing opportunities. A camper at Buffalo Gap National Grassland noted, "Awesome night sky. Easily accessed with van."
What campers like
- Scenic Views: Many campers rave about the beautiful landscapes. One camper at The Wall Boondocking Dispersed said, "Fabulous! Views and several spaces both on the edge of grassland dropping off into the badlands wall."
- Quiet Atmosphere: Campers appreciate the peacefulness of the area. A review from Baja Area Dispersed - Buffalo Gap National Grassland mentioned, "Easily accessible and quiet. Large enough to find a spot away from anyone."
- Friendly Campgrounds: Many campgrounds have welcoming staff. A visitor at Belvidere East-Exit 170 KOA said, "The owners were waiting for us after hours and escorted us to the site."
What you should know
- Windy Conditions: Be prepared for strong winds, especially in open areas. A camper at Buffalo Gap National Grassland warned, "The wind was absolutely insane! Be prepared for that!"
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like The Wall Boondocking Dispersed, do not offer drinking water or restrooms, so plan accordingly.
- Mosquitoes: Certain areas can have a lot of mosquitoes, especially during warmer months. A camper at Sleepy Hollow Campground mentioned, "The absolute infestation of mosquitos at our site was unbearable."
Tips for camping with families
- Choose Established Campgrounds: For families, campgrounds like Cedar Pass Campground offer amenities like flush toilets and showers, making it easier for kids.
- Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds near attractions. One family enjoyed their stay at Badlands / White River KOA because it was "conveniently located" and had a pool for the kids.
- Pack Bug Spray: With the potential for mosquitoes, it's smart to bring bug spray. A camper at Sleepy Hollow Campground noted the need for it due to the mosquito problem.
Tips from RVers
- Check Hookups: Some campgrounds have unique hookup situations. A visitor at Minute Man RV Park & Lodging mentioned, "Hookups were great in 107 heat!" but also noted that "the spots are close."
- Be Ready for Dust: If you're camping in more remote areas, dust can be an issue. A camper at Buffalo Gap National Grassland advised, "Plenty of space to be spread out."
- Use a Generator if Needed: If you're in a hot area, don't hesitate to use a generator for AC. A camper at Baja Area Dispersed - Buffalo Gap National Grassland mentioned, "If you do have to use a generator, don’t worry, many people were."
Camping near Philip, South Dakota, offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. With stunning views, friendly campgrounds, and plenty of activities, it's a great spot for your next outdoor getaway.
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