Searching for the best camping near Spearfish, SD? Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Spearfish is surrounded by family-friendly activities. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Spearfish, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
"Nice city campground along Spearfish Creek and super close to downtown and has easy access to Spearfish Canyon. We definitely took advantage of the creek and proximity to downtown during our stay."
"right along spearfish creek, this campground was really nice and kept up well. Clean, good upkeep on the bathrooms and walking distance from grocery stores and laundry, etc."
$23 - $65 / night
"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!"
"The owners are very helpful and friendly, The campground is close to lots of great activities such as Spearfish Canyon, as well as Deadwood and Lead."
$29 / night
"The tent sites are right on the river and it makes for a peaceful sleep
The highway is very close but the road noise is pretty low considering the proximity."
"Tent site was near the river, and the sound of the river helped drowned out the nearby highway noise."
"The road is easy to drive if coming off the CanAm Hwy side of the mountain. Walking distance to the Roosevelt Friendship Tower hike which is highly recommended."
"Our spot was nice and a short walk to a vault toilet and trailhead. The trail led to a cool tower that we climbed to watch the sunset."
"Campground is very clean and has quick and easy access to the highway. "
"The park was easy to get to though our RV GPS wanted to take us up to I-90 and back around versus just taking a left across US-85 into the campground (CG). Check in was easy and informative."
"We were also close to the 7.5-mile nature trail entrance from the park to the river, which was great for walking our dogs. The CG has curbside trash pick-up plus firewood& ice for sale."
"Nice people, very clean bathrooms, close to highway so there’s some road noise. Nature trail with off leash dog area, and a small dog park in the middle for off leash doggy play time."
"We have stayed at this location twice (have gotten the same cabin actually) when Deadwood is having events."
"Our initially reserved campground nearby was sketchy, so we called KOA Deadwood at 4:30 hoping for a last minute reservation (even though the app said they were full)."
$20 - $800 / night
"It has a beer garden, restroom facilities and it's right on the outskirts of town."
"Helpful convenient right next to freeway so noisy all else is great!"
"They are really close to town, so it’s really convenient. We have a larger side by side, so when I called they made sure that we would have a spot to fit that too."
"Camped at site 27E, which was close to showers/bathrooms and playground. Site was on water’s edge. Campground is large and was nearly full on a Friday night so it was somewhat loud."
"(Unless Waze decided to take us on a scenic drive through the town!) I thought it might be a good location for one night on our way to Devil’s tower, but it was too much extra driving getting to it."
GuideA great place for a stop over, we went to Devil's Tower first which was great! It's first come here, there were several sites to choose from, most are pull through, good size, cleans bathroom, park host is very helpful, water. Nice place to unwind.
GuideMinimal traffic, about a half dozen or so sites easily accessible, another dozen or so further down you'll need 4x4 for. A few great spots for group RVs. Some nice hiking opportunities with great views. Service was okay with Verizon.
TravelerI believe that there’s only two sites but there might be more if you take the road to the left after you enter. I’m just not sure because I didn’t go down that way. I camped at the far end campsite and it was perfect for a tent. If you have a pickup truck with a pod you’re good for the back spot. The first spot closer to the road is much better suited for an RV. It’s quiet and peaceful at night. There was some trash left behind by some previous people but it was just some mayo packets pretty stupid not to pick those up honestly.
TravelerSingle lane forest road with a pull-off camp. Will fit maybe, 2 medium rigs.
TravelerThe owner was really helpful. The site was clean and had all amenities. There is a stream and a place to free range well behaved dogs. There is a regional trail attached. It’s by the road into town so close to activities. Cash or check only.
TravelerUp the hill are spots for 3 or 4 campers. Partially shaded with nice views and extremely quiet. Pit toilets down the road a bit.
LegendWe stayed in RV site #5. Great site. Nice grassy area, firepit, grill, picnic table. Sites are FHU and we arrived preseason so they had just turned on the water at the sites. Still off season so the taproom, cabins, laundry were closed. We stayed almost 2 weeks and enjoyed it very much. A lot to see in the Black Hills area and this was a good central location to all of the attractions and grocery, gas, etc. The resort has a nice common area near the taproom which would be fun in the busy season to interact with other campers.
ScoutThis site is big and relatively flat. There are three other dispersed campers here while I write this. There’s enough space where our spot still feels private. There is a creek passing by the edge of the open area.
ScoutGreat little spot nestled in the woods next to a small stream. Quiet road that is part dirt at times. Would highly recommend
Camping near Spearfish, South Dakota, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and a variety of campgrounds to suit different needs. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet place to unwind, there's something for everyone.
Camping near Spearfish, South Dakota, has its perks and quirks. With a little planning, you can find the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure!
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Spearfish, SD offers a wide range of camping options, with 205 campgrounds and RV parks near Spearfish, SD and 29 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Spearfish, SD is Spearfish City Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 38 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 29 free dispersed camping spots near Spearfish, SD.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Spearfish, SD that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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