Top Cabins near Rapid City, SD

For those who want to get away from civilization for a weekend, but still want the comforts of home, consider renting a cabin for your Rapid City camping trip. Cabin camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. You're sure to find the perfect cabin for your South Dakota cabin camping excursion.

Best Cabin Sites Near Rapid City, SD (91)

    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
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    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch

    1. Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch

    54 Reviews
    214 Photos
    165 Saves
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    2. Rapid City KOA

    21 Reviews
    60 Photos
    61 Saves
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    3. Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground

    21 Reviews
    46 Photos
    137 Saves

    Spokane Creek sits in a valley on 24 picturesque acres just 7 miles south of Keystone. Spokane Creek offers a wide variety of accommodations from creek side tent sites (with or without water & electricity) to level, grassy RV sites (full or partial hookup) to cabins featuring multiple levels of comfort, size and convenience.

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    4. Game Lodge Campground

    25 Reviews
    84 Photos
    138 Saves
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    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $39 / night

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    5. Blue Bell Campground

    28 Reviews
    93 Photos
    211 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    6. American Buffalo Resort

    13 Reviews
    16 Photos
    70 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    7. Kemp's Kamp

    14 Reviews
    24 Photos
    103 Saves
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    • Reservable
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    Camper-submitted photo from Horse Thief Campground and RV Resort
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    8. Horse Thief Campground and RV Resort

    19 Reviews
    46 Photos
    140 Saves

    We offer an assortment of sites, ranging from Tent Sites, Tent Sites with Electricity, Elecrtric & Water Sites and 30 or 50 AMP Full service sites with Electeric, Water and Sewer, which can accomodate any Rigs Big or Small up to 45 Feet. Don't feel like roughing it, enjoy one of our Sleeping cabins, we have several cabins to accomodate

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    9. Rafter J Bar Ranch

    17 Reviews
    30 Photos
    127 Saves
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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park
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    Camper-submitted photo from Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park

    10. Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park

    41 Reviews
    182 Photos
    242 Saves

    Overview

    Elk Mountain Campground, straddles the edge of a ponderosa pine forest and open prairie, offering unique opportunities to view the diverse flora and fauna of the southern Black Hills. These campsites are available in both forested and open environments. Campsites may be reserved all year through Recreation.gov. Reservations may be made 6 months in advance of your stay and same day reservations are available. NOTE: This is a cashless campground. Only credit cards will be accepted through Recreation.gov or the Recreation.gov mobile app.

    Recreation

    Hiking at Wind Cave View rolling prairie vistas, ponderosa forests, and see wildlife in its natural environment. Wind Cave National Park has over 30 miles of hiking trails on the surface and provides visitors the opportunity to view pristine Black Hills scenery. Find out which trail is the best for you. Pet Friendly Hikes If you are traveling with a furry friend, Wind Cave has two pet friendly trails. The Prairie Vista trail leaves from the Visitor Center and the Elk Mountain Trail leaves from the amphitheater at the Elk Mountain Campground. Both trails are approximatly 1 mile in length. Become a Wind Cave Junior Ranger Kids of all ages can become a Wind Cave Junior Ranger. Complete the activity book, learn about the park, and take the pledge to earn a Junior Ranger badge.

    Natural Features

    Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit world of many resources. Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks. Visit Wind Cave's Natural Entrance You can still see the largest natural opening into Wind Cave without going on a tour. This small hole is one of the only known natural entrances into the cave. Lakota oral tradition speaks of how the first bison and humans emerged from this deeply spiritual place.

    Contact Info

    This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (605) 745-4600.

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    • Tents

    $45 / night

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Recent Cabin Reviews In Rapid City

737 Reviews of 91 Rapid City Campgrounds


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    Oct. 29, 2024

    Gold Camp Cabins

    Embrace Nature at Gold Camp Cabins

    Gold Camp Cabins offers a unique retreat experience in scenic areas, ideal for nature lovers seeking a quiet getaway. These cozy cabins provide an opportunity to disconnect and enjoy the outdoors, just as Wordle Unlimited offers players a fun, uninterrupted escape with endless puzzles.

  • Gome S.
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    Oct. 24, 2024

    Gold Camp Cabins

    Good

    I can't thank you enough for being a rock in my life and for everything you've done to help me grow personally and professionally. gacha life game

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    Oct. 22, 2024

    Gold Camp Cabins

    Cozy Retreats at Gold Camp Cabins

    It’s a great place to unwind and recharge, much like the exhilarating thrill of navigating the fast-paced challenges in the Slope Game. Both experiences offer a break from the routine and a chance to immerse yourself in fun and adventure. For more details, check out their website!

  • YThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Echo Valley Park Campground
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Echo Valley Park Campground

    Hidden gem

    Great campsite nestled in the hills. Conveniently located near Crazy Horse monument (literally, you can see Crazy Horse from the campground; see attached photos), and less than 20 miles from Mount Rushmore. You can access Mickelson Bike Trail from the property. Also, has many hiking and walking trails for your use. Fresh artesian water. The water was delicious! We were tenting and the ground was perfect for setup. Echo Valley campground has the option for dry site, water site, electric site, or water and electric site, for all travelers whether tent, RV, or camper. Has a shower house with bathrooms, and washer/dryer setup. Washer/dryer were out of order when we were there. Shower house has antiquated controls. We think owner is working on updating everything because bathrooms had new sinks and toilets (at least the women’s did; men’s had new sinks). Assuming it was the owner who checked us in, on a Friday late afternoon. He was humorous, gregarious, and welcoming. Welcoming to pets. During our two night stay almost every other camper had pets. Our only complaint was we couldn’t have a fire because the whole area was on an extreme fire danger risk. Not the sites fault, but that was our only real complaint

    On a final note: if you want to stay at a modern site, with all the amenities and distractions, Echo Valley is not for you. This campsite was serene, beautiful, peaceful. There was enough access to the local environment, you didn’t need to go see the local sites to remain engaged and entertained.

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wild Bill's Campground
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Wild Bill's Campground

    Nicely tucked away spot

    We stayed one evening when traveling thru. Had a hard time finding a spot open (and with bathrooms) after October 1st! Called ahead to confirm and Matthew was very helpful answering questions and confirming availability before making other travel plans. Park had a pub to eat and watch some football.

  • Roger W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park
    Oct. 9, 2024

    Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park

    Nice Setting

    Elk Mnt -Wind Cave NP 10/24

    (72 yr olds in 27’ trailer.)

    Overall Rating: 4 for stopover convenience, setting, and exploring the NP Price 2024: $ 6(the off season, no water price) w interagency pass Security: no Usage during visit: light - this cg is shutting down in a few days. Only 1 loop is now open. Visual Privacy Between Adjacent Sites: no Site Spacing: pull over sites in Loop B were 50+ feet apart.
    Pad surface: gravel Reservations: yes Campground Noise: quiet Outside Road Noise: none Through Traffic in campground: none Electric Hookup: no Sewer Hookup: no Dump Station: no Potable Water Available: yes, but currently turned off Bathroom: pit toilet is clean and open.
    Showers: no Pull Throughs: Some pullovers- in b loop have nice view of grassland rolling hills. However, not all will allow for a driver’s side slide. Our site, #15 did have room,barely. Cell Service (AT&T): no bars. Setting: attractive rolling grasslands and pine forest. Recent Weather: highs in the 70s. Solar: yes Insects: none Host: none this time of year.
    Rig Size: some sites will probably allow for a 40’ or so trailer. Check carefully when reserving on rec dot gov.
    Sites: 16, 20, 18, 15: I like these pull over sites, because they have a nice view of the rolling grasslands. However, in our site, number 15, we were able to barely get our slide out without it protruding over the campground road. Some of the other pullover sites in B loop offer less room for a safe slide out usage. Other loops have wider pullover sites for trailers with slide outs. I took pictures of some of these sites with their numbered posts.

  • wayne M.
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    Oct. 5, 2024

    Days End Campground

    Worst campground ever

    The lots are so small you can’t open your awning. Limited sewer locations, coin operated showers with low water pressure and no hot water, front desk is useless and owner care only about the dollars they can take you for. Go to one of the other campgrounds around Sturgis.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Echo Valley Park Campground
    Oct. 4, 2024

    Echo Valley Park Campground

    It’s okay

    Was not sure driving in but old mate running the show was funny and friendly. Showers were interesting but all plumbing in US is weird and inconsistent about how you operate it. Laundry was out of action. I think this guy running the show is trying very hard, he’s too cheap ($45) so always chasing his tail. Real close to crazy horse so nothing really to complain about. Wish him the best.

  • Eric S.
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    Sep. 8, 2024

    Lazy J RV Park and Campground

    Great place near a lot of stuff

    Don't judge this place when you first drive up. The sites are quite level. The staff are very friendly. Sites get nice morning sun, but ample shade in the evening. The laundry room was very clean and up to date. It's very quiet. There is a nice Rainbow brand play set for the kids.

    It's a convenient, central location for a lot of activities.

  • Scott J.
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    Sep. 7, 2024

    Rafter J Bar Ranch

    Great campground perfect location to Custer and surrounding areas

    We will be back. We stayed in a wooded lot up top in the park. The bathrooms were well maintained. We really enjoyed the location to all the area attractions.

    We arrived on Labor Day and were very disappointed that the pool was closed. Despite what there website states the pool closes on Labor Day. Management did make it right by us though and we got to enjoy a local pool in close proximity.

    All and all we will be back to the area and we will plan to stay here again.

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    Sep. 6, 2024

    Kemp's Kamp

    Perfect Tent Site!

    Stayed for one night. The tent site was great came with shelter, table, grill, and power connection. Close to Bathrooms and Showers which were clean. Is close to road though still feels remote. Very peaceful and quite area.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rafter J Bar Ranch
    Aug. 30, 2024

    Rafter J Bar Ranch

    Great place to stay

    We stayed here for 2 nights and had a great time. Everything is clean and the site we stayed at was located under trees with lots of distance to the next neighbors. On the site you can hear some of the traffic from the highway but that is still acceptable. We would always come back here again.

  • Mark The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Wheels West RV Park and Campground
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Wheels West RV Park and Campground

    Remodeled Campground

    This campground has recently been remodeled with all new pads, electric and water. Only a couple miles to the west entrance of Custer SP. 3.5 miles from Custer. Owner and staff all extremely nice and helpful. Nice camp store. Had a hot air balloon land in the field next to us one morning!

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow Campground
    Aug. 21, 2024

    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.

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    Aug. 18, 2024

    Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground

    Great place for BDR-X staging!

    Nice campground with ample tree-lined spots for tents and RVs. Plenty of private shower/toilet rooms included with paid stay. On-premise general store and cafe. Most importantly: incredibly helpful, friendly staff to make your stay a memorable one!

  • Kevin H.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 14, 2024

    Heritage Village Campground

    Pleasant staff, centrally located to area attractions

    Nice layout. FHU at $32 + tax is reasonable for area. 3 or 4 miles north of Custer SD

    Laundry available Showers also - probably for tent sites

    Fairly close to highway-but by sleep time there was not much activity

    Did not use facilities. Did not use their WiFi nor deploy Starlink as Verizon coverage is excellent

  • Chico M.
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    Aug. 11, 2024

    Wild Bill's Campground

    Awesome

    Tyler, Johnny, are great hard working young men. We  are forever grateful for their help. We will be customers for future trips. The campgrounds are awesome. Clean, well maintained. The food is excellent, our servers were very nice, friendly and just very good at their jobs. They are a work in process, but it’s coming along great. You won’t go wrong staying at WILD BILLS CAMPGROUNDS. THANKS AGAIN from Chico and Lynn.

  • Christopher W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
    Jul. 31, 2024

    Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch

    Enormous KOA

    Stayed 7-30-24

    If you like KOAs, you will love this place. Big, super clean and nice, all you can eat pancakes for $3.50 and play grounds for the kids (big kids also)

    If you don't like KOAs because you want to camp by a quiet lake back 20 miles back on a dirt road, that's great but you don't want to stay here.

  • jThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA

    They cut off our water for our site in the morning to fix a campsite issue

    Came in here last night and the water point in the sites are extremely low for campers and you’ll have issues hooking up your water purifier and other gadgets. The pool is dirty as well. We woke up this morning and we don’t have water at our campsite. The lady at the front desk said they hit a water main and unknown when it’ll come back online. We were in the middle of a shower and washing dishes so we can leave as we’re on a time schedule.

  • Oka K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Gold Camp Cabins
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Gold Camp Cabins

    Good

    We highly value your extensive expertise and sincere enthusiasm. I deeply value the level of encouragement you have provided, which has greatly inspired and encouraged me. driving directions

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stockade Lake S - Custer State Park
    Jul. 24, 2024

    Stockade Lake S - Custer State Park

    I loved everything about this spot!

    I feel lucky to have scooped up two nights last minute. The camp hosts were wonderful, the lake was beautiful, and the campers were quiet and respectful. I was blown away by the bathrooms and showers. They were spotless and dry…seriously I’ve never seen camp bath houses so clean! They had a big floor fan to keep the moisture down too. I highly recommend this campground! The camp host also told me of the spot across from me being open for the next night so I could move there and spend an extra night!

  • andrew The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sleepy Hollow Campground
    Jul. 20, 2024

    Sleepy 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.



Guide to Rapid City

Camping near Rapid City, South Dakota, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re looking for a cozy tent site or a spacious RV spot, there’s something for everyone in this beautiful area.

What to do:

  • Explore Mount Rushmore: Just a short drive from many campgrounds, this iconic landmark is a must-see. Campers love the proximity, with one reviewer from Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch saying, "If you like KOAs, you will love this place. Big, super clean and nice."
  • Hiking and Fishing: The trails around Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park offer breathtaking views and great fishing spots. A visitor noted, "The drive from Mt Rushmore to the campsite was incredible, and some great hiking just around the campsite."
  • Wildlife Viewing: Custer State Park is famous for its wildlife. One camper at Stockade North Campground — Custer State Park shared, "We drove the Wildlife Loop Road twice... it was beautiful up on the higher elevations."

What campers like:

  • Amenities: Many campgrounds, like Pactola Reservoir Campground, offer great facilities. A reviewer mentioned, "The surrounding woods, the well-maintained sites and facilities, and the wonderful and helpful staff make this my most favorite by far."
  • Cleanliness: Campers appreciate clean facilities. One visitor at Sheridan Lake South Shore Campground said, "New vault toilet! $28 a night has gone up in price for non-electric Federal forest camping."
  • Spacious Sites: Campgrounds like Horsethief Lake Campground offer plenty of space. A camper noted, "The attendant was very friendly and helpful... it was the most awesome spot to me in the whole camp!!!"

What you should know:

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and pools. A reviewer at Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch mentioned, "Playgrounds for the kids (big kids also)."
  • Plan for Meals: Some campgrounds have restaurants or markets nearby. A camper at Pactola Reservoir Campground raved about the "great prices and inventory at the marina store."
  • Bring Entertainment: With some campgrounds being busy, having games or activities can keep kids entertained. A visitor at Horsethief Lake Campground noted, "Great little lake, nearby hiking."

Tips from RVers:

Camping around Rapid City, SD, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you can find the perfect spot for your next adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Rapid City, SD?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Rapid City, SD is Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch with a 4.2-star rating from 54 reviews.

  • What is the best site to find cabin camping near Rapid City, SD?

    TheDyrt.com has all 91 cabin camping locations near Rapid City, SD, with real photos and reviews from campers.