Elk Creek RV Park Lodge & Resort

Anyone who has camped at Sylvan Lake campground in South Dakota’s Custer State Park knows that Black Hills camping doesn’t get much better than this. Sylvan Lake Campground is one of eight designated campgrounds in Custer State Park, and one of the best public land destinations for camping in the Black Hills of southwest South Dakota. The region’s expanse of dense forests, rolling prairies and granite mountain peaks (the very same peaks that were used to form Mount Rushmore) offer photo-snapping tourists and laced-up explorers alike a chance to dive into the ecology of the American West. 

For campers looking for a comfortable and convenient basecamp for diving into the region’s scenery and activities, Sylvan Lake campground is the place to be for many reasons. First, the 40-site campground offers access to the popular swimming spot of Sylvan Lake, where campers might feel inclined to spend their entire stay on the rocky beach of this scenic body of water. There’s also access to multiple hiking trails, suitable for all skill levels, including a trail that takes you to the curious and beautiful Black Elk Peak, the highest summit-able point east of the Rocky Mountains. Both a family-friendly spot and a hardcore adventurer’s playground, Sylvan Lake is Black Hills camping for everyone.

Sylvan Lake - Custer State Park

Located on the scenic Norbeck Byway away from the areas busy highways yet just one mile North
of the historic city  of Custer as you enter the heart of the Black Hills. 
Your adventure begins the minute you leave our gates.
 
Just minutes from Crazy Horse, Sylvan Lake, The Needles, Jewel Cave, and Custer State Park.  Easy access to Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, Sturgis, and all the Black Hills Area attractions.
 
100 unique sites situated in the tall, cool pines that make camping in the Black Hills an experience not soon forgotten.  Sites range from full service to rustic and from private to group and family friendly, so that everyone can have the camping or RV experience they desire.
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All the amenities with the cozy feeling of  camping in a National Forest campground.

Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park

Rapid City KOA

Setting up your own campsite away from developed fee sites, also known as dispersed camping, is allowed on most of the Forest for a maximum of 14 days in any 60-day period. However, around developed reservoirs and campgrounds, camping is allowed only in designated areas. Check with the closest Forest Service office for specific information.

General rules:
Camp 100 feet away from any creek or stream and 1/2 mile away from developed recreation sites, including campgrounds and picnic areas.
Motorized vehicles allowed 300 feet off of roads as shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (dots) for dispersed camping on the Black Hills National Forest. 
Around developed reservoirs and campgrounds, camping is allowed only in designated campsites.
Can camp for a maximum of 14 days in any 60-day period. 
No open campfires in South Dakota portions of the national forest.
Open campfires are permitted in Wyoming portions of the national forest, unless a special order prohibiting such is in effect. 
Check with the closest Forest Service office for more specific information about dispersed camping.

Dispersed Camping near Calumet Road

Broken Arrow Horse Camp is a full service campground that accommodates our guest's horses in safe covered stalls.  Our campground is surrounded by the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota and all the activities it has to offer. Visit our website and plan that long awaited getaway.
We look forward to seeing you!
Happy Trails!

Broken Arrow Horse and RV Campground

Spacious log vacation homes and camping cabins await your arrival in the heart of the beautiful Black Hills. Ranch activities include trail rides, biking and hiking on the [Mickelson Trail](<http://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/mickelson-trail/>), family-friendly entertainment, general store, fire pits and hot tubs in select cabins. Close to [Mount Rushmore](<http://www.nps.gov/moru/index.htm>) & [Crazy Horse](<http://crazyhorsememorial.org/>), it’s the perfect place for your Black Hills vacation!

Take a trail ride in the beautiful Black Hills National Forest with our friendly wranglers—a must-do for your Black Hills vacation. Choose from morning & afternoon ride times 6 days a week, Mon-Sat. Riders must be at least 6 years old; maximum weight 240 pounds. We also have 15 stalls for your horse; each corral has water & 50/30/20 amp electric hook-up next to corral;



High Country Guest Ranch

Looking for a rustic and comfortable horse camping experience in South Dakota? Finding a place to camp in South Dakota with your horse is easier than ever. These scenic and easy to access South Dakota campsites are perfect for equestrian campers.

South Dakota

The Best Equestrian Camping in South Dakota

Do you love the outdoors and horses? If you're looking for a rustic but comfortable experience, horse camping in Rapid City is the way to go. Finding a place to stay in South Dakota while traveling with your horse has never been easier. You're sure to find the perfect site for your South Dakota horse camping excursion.

Rapid City

The Best Equestrian Camping Near Rapid City, South Dakota

## Overview

Located 13 miles outside Custer, South Dakota, Iron Creek Horse Camp offers a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Southeastern South Dakota's Black Hills National Forest. The camp is adjacent to Iron Creek and surrounded by Ponderosa pine forests. Horse enthusiasts will find this setting ideal for exploring wilderness areas and historical sites.

## Recreation

Black Hills National Forest offers visitors a multitude of recreational opportunites throughout all seasons. Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles are popular in summer and early autumn. Winter landscapes are ideal for snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling.  
  
From this campground, visitors can access the Centennial Trail, and parts of the Black Elk Wilderness and Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. Trails weave through the wilderness offering primitive, non-motorized recreational experiences.

## Facilities

This campground has 9 equestrian sites and corrals that can accommodate to 2-3 horses.   
  
Sites have picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, vault toilets and parking areas. Drinking water and electricity are not available.   
  
Water tanks specifically for horses are available.   
  
Access roads to Iron Creek Horse Camp are curvy and the sites can accommodate rigs up to 50 feet in length. For larger rigs, please use Willow Creek Horse Camp.

## Natural Features

Stretching across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves.  
  
Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie.  
  
Nearby Black Elk Wilderness lies in the center of the Black Hills National Forest in western South Dakota. The wilderness encompasses the Harney Range, an area long held sacred by American Indians. The wilderness is named after Black Elk, a Oglala Lakota holy man, and is the only wilderness in the Black Hills.  
  
Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers. Mountain lions, although rarely seen, also call this area home. 

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (605) 574-4402. 

## Nearby Attractions

Possible day trips include Custer State Park with its many buffalo and other wildlife, Crazy Horse Monument and Wind Cave National Park as well as Jewel Cave which is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some of the largest concentrations of passageways in the world.

Nearby riding trails treat users to beautiful views throughout their many miles.

  


## Charges & Cancellations

No refunds will be given for weather or related events.

Iron Creek Horse Camp

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East of the Black Hills, South Dakota has a lot to offer. Near Rapid City, SD, and not too far from Mount Rushmore, you can take in the historic monument before heading off to camp and explore. Nearby Black Hills National Forest, Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park have plenty of adventures to offer. Spend the day exploring trails or rock climbing. It’s hard to beat exploring the Black Hills on horseback and there are several campgrounds that accommodate equestrians. Whether you stay in a tent or a spacious, multi-level cabin, Rapid City has some of the best camping spots in the area. There are also RV campsite options with half and full hookups.

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Like all of South Dakota, Badlands National Park enjoys sunny summers and harsh winters. While you can go at any time, this park, like most, is crowded during the summer. While getting campsites in peak season isn’t impossible, it isn’t always easy.

With only one reservable campground, getting a camping spot in Badlands is tricky. That being said, with large amounts of federal land surrounding it, free camping is abundant. However, RV campers will appreciate the availability of sites in the park that can accommodate them. Buffalo Gap National Grassland offers the best camping near Badlands National Park if you can’t snag a camp spot. For campers and roadtrippers alike, a stop (or stay) in Wall, SD, is a must.

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