Best Tent Camping near Sturgis, SD
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Best Tent Sites Near Sturgis, SD (20)
1. Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite
9 Reviews•25 Photos•125 SavesDeadwood, South Dakota- Pets
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
2. RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
24 Reviews•71 Photos•424 SavesHill City, South Dakota- Pets
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
3. Wrinkled Rock
21 Reviews•33 Photos•448 SavesKeystone, South Dakota- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
- Picnic Table
4. North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping
24 Reviews•50 Photos•359 SavesCuster, South Dakota- Pets
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
5. Mount Roosevelt Camp
1 Review•2 Photos•20 SavesDeadwood, South Dakota- Pets
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
6. Whispering Pines Campground & Cabins
3 Reviews•5 Photos•20 SavesSilver City, South Dakota- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Tents
7. Iron Horse Rally Campground
1 ReviewSturgis, South Dakota*Camping Area open only for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- WiFi
8. Strawberry Hill
1 Review•1 Photo•2 SavesLead, South DakotaStrawberry is located approximately five miles south of Lead and Deadwood, SD off US Highway 385. This recreation area has picnic and tent camping sites. (Tent camping is allowed at four out of the five picnic sites here). A paved sidewalk takes you to a nearby small pond with fishing platforms. Restroom facilities are available, however there is no potable water.
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- Toilets
$17 / night
9. Vanocker Canyon Rally Campground
Be the first to review!•3 SavesSturgis, South Dakota**Only open for Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
- Electric Hookups
- Tents
- Showers
- Toilets
10. Ft. Meade Horse Camp
Be the first to review!Sturgis, South DakotaAlkali Creek Horsecamp (11 acres) contains six fee camping units, restrooms, water, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, and horse tie lines. Alkali Creek Horsecamp is open from May 15 to September 30. Exception: The campground is closed three weeks during the Black Hills Motorcycle Classic. Group Camping ProceduresReservations are accepted for group camping only, all other camping is on a first-come, first-serve basis. A non-refundable deposit amounting to the total of the number of sites in the campground, multiplied by the current fee per site, must be paid seven days in advance of the reserved date to guarantee a group reservation. Reservation forms can be obtained from the BLM office. Access Restrooms and limited picnic and camp sites are available for year-round use at Fort Meade Recreation Area. Water is available from approximately May 15th to October 1st. Access to the facilities by vehicle may be limited during winter months. The access road is open year-round, with temporary closures possible due to weather and road conditions. There is no winter maintenance on the access road.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Sturgis
1219 Reviews of 20 Sturgis Campgrounds
Tori K.
Legend
Ellsworth AFB FamCamp.
On Military Base!!
Great campground! This is on the Air Force base so you do have to be military, retired, or a guest of somebody on base to access this campground. Nice facilities and FREE laundry! Was very nostalgic to be on base and hear the national anthem play at the same time each day.
8 ball P.
Scout
Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park
great experience
Stunning scenery with so much to explore! I only wish I could have stayed a few more nights. The lake is absolutely beautiful, the trails are well-maintained, and the fun feels endless.
Vincent B.
Guide
Rapid City RV Park & Campground
Gets the job done
Sites are graded but location is on a hill making getting around a pain. The weather was very, very hot when we were there and there wasn't any shade at our spot. Decent experience overall.
Toby R.ScoutBear Butte Creek Campground
Cozy with amenities!
I stayed here in 2010 for the Sturgis rally. I'm staying here again for this year's rally!
Connor M.Guide
RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
Close to everything, beautiful area
My Son and I stayed here while visiting Mount Rushmore and the surrounding area's other attractions. There's a lot of dispersed spots here but most spots don't have a fire ring that I could see. There's only a few spots that a high clearance vehicle might be required but most of the road can be explored without one.
This is a pack in and pack out site with no facilities; no running water, no bathrooms, nothing. Make sure you bring what you need with you.
Weather was great, very mild. Air was fresh and crisp.
We are planning on staying here again in the future because of it's close proximity to everything and my 6 year old loved it!
Chloe T.Guide
North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping
Not too many sites
We came in one afternoon and there was hardly any sites available. It was beautiful tho!
Louis F.Scout
Hartman Rock Dispersed Site
Closed in winter
Would have loved to visit but closed in the winter!
TOca B.Scout
Center Lake Campground — Custer State Park
Center Lake Custer State Park
Paulina B.
Ranger
No Name City Luxury Cabins & RV
Great for visiting Sturgis & The Black Hills
Located close to Sturgis and the Black Hills, it’s an excellent base for exploring the area. The onsite pool, hot tubs, and lounge are small but add a nice touch, while the friendly staff ensures a pleasant stay.
It’s particularly popular during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. We stayed there shortly after the rally and were surprised to find the onsite bar closed throughout our entire stay.
laura S.Guide
Game Lodge Campground — Custer State Park
Convenient for exploring the park
Stayed a night in early November. Didn’t see any notice that the bathroom we picked a spot near was closed for the season… that meant a really long cold walk to the pit toilet. Quite a few shady sites, a babbling brook nearby, a flock of turkeys wandering through most of the morning. While the campground was mostly empty, we had neighbors directly adjacent with at least two dead deer in the back of their pickup for more than 24 hours, with crows coming by for snacks… kinda gross.
- EEddie N.Scout
Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park
Good Place
Blue Bell Campground truly captures the essence of a classic camping experience, with its beautiful surroundings and well-maintained facilities. The campground offers easy access to scenic trails, wildlife viewing, and nearby attractions like Sylvan Lake and Needles Highway, making it perfect for both relaxation and adventure. Plus, amenities like clean restrooms, picnic tables, and fire pits add convenience without taking away from the rustic charm. Whether you're there to hike, uno online spot wildlife, or just unwind by the campfire, it’s a wonderful spot to connect with nature in Custer State Park.
- DDavid O.Scout
Spearfish City Campground
Beautiful spot, very crowded but quiet
Nice setting near creek in canyon. Urban,yet quiet nice bathrooms. Full of campers, but peaceful
- TOca B.Scout
Center Lake Campground — Custer State Park
Center Lake Custer State Park
I loved this campground, perfect for day-by-day planning. Here’s a quick tip: book your first night online, then use the landline on-site to extend your stay without extra fees. It’s a remote spot with basic amenities—pit toilets, water spigots, and a nearby shower up by the lake. Read More
- TOca B.Scout
Center Lake Campground — Custer State Park
Center Lake Custer State Park
I loved this campground, especially for planning one day at a time. Quick tip: book online for your first night, and then use the on-site landline to extend as needed—no extra fees for adding nights this way. It’s a quiet, remote spot with basic amenities: pit toilets, water spigots, and a shower up the road by the lake. Read More
- EEddie N.Scout
Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park
Good Experience
Beautiful scenery with loads to do. The drive from Mt Rushmore to the campsite was incredible
play uno online there with my friends too.
Ella J.Scout
Comanche Park
Good
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patty W.Guide
Legion Lake Campground — Custer State Park
Close encounters of the buffalo kind
Clean small campground. Probably really busy state park in summer months. End of loop only trails and wildlife behind us.
- RRyan P.
Traveler
Calumet Rd Dispersed Camping
Lots of neat spots
Lots of neat spots. The roads can be iffy. I would suggest scouting them first before dragging a trailer down them.
- RRyan P.Traveler
Dispersed Camping near Calumet Road
Lots of cool spots if….
Lots of cool spots if you can get to them. Once you leave the gravel the roads are hit and miss. You’re not taking a trailer down most of them if any.
- AAnastasia W.Scout
Camp Bob Marshall Dispersed
Beautiful and remote
Several spots along the Bob Marshall camp road to pull off and camp. We went a bit more off the path by turning right, going up past a water treatment plant and parking near the end of the road. It was secluded and pretty. Lots of coyotes in the area. No camp fires when we were there due to dry conditions. The road after the turn off was in rough shape. I wouldn’t take a trailer up it, but we were in a large SUV and it was just fine. A great place to disperse camp in the state park. We stayed two nights.
- TToli D.Scout
French Creek RV Camp
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Makenzie S.Traveler
Spring Creek Road
Very Quiet Cozy Area
Loved this area, saw many deer near sunset, very peaceful and quiet. Tent camping it was easy to find a site since we didn’t go too far, but if you have an big RV you might need to go further down the road. Otherwise very pretty especially with the creek right next to us.
Milessa H.Scout
Glencoe Campground
Glenco
Great camping friendly staff .
- YYvonne S.Guide
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.
- WWendy L.Guide
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.
Flannel Fabe ..Ranger
Mount Rushmore Under Canvas
South Dakota Safari
Definitely glamping. Awesome experience. Full amenities on site, even a little view of Mount Rushmore from the lobby’s deck.
wayne M.Scout
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.
Guide to Sturgis
Sturgis, South Dakota, offers a fantastic backdrop for tent camping enthusiasts, with a variety of options that cater to different preferences and needs.
Explore Scenic Trails and Outdoor Adventures
- The Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite provides easy access to hiking trails leading to the Roosevelt Friendship Tower, perfect for sunset views.
- At Whispering Pines Campground & Cabins, campers can enjoy the tranquility of Pactola Lake while being close to local attractions and grocery stores.
- Iron Horse Rally Campground offers spacious sites and is conveniently located for those looking to explore the Sturgis area.
Family-Friendly Amenities and Comforts
- Whispering Pines Campground & Cabins features electric hookups and a market, making it a comfortable choice for families.
- The Iron Horse Rally Campground includes clean bathrooms and a general store, ensuring a convenient stay for all campers.
- Mount Roosevelt Camp offers a peaceful escape with no permits required, allowing for a more relaxed camping experience.
Unique Local Attractions and Experiences
- Campers at Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite can easily visit nearby Deadwood and Spearfish Canyon for a taste of local history and stunning landscapes.
- Whispering Pines Campground & Cabins is not far from various attractions and restaurants, making it a great base for exploring the area.
- The Iron Horse Rally Campground is ideal for those attending events in Sturgis, providing a lively atmosphere and easy access to the festivities.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Sturgis, SD is Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite with a 4.8-star rating from 9 reviews.
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