Best Tent Camping near Sturgis, SD

Recent Tent Reviews near Sturgis, SD

1220 Reviews of 20 Sturgis Campgrounds

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  Chad K.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 1, 2016

  Boxelder Forks Campground — Black Hills National Forest

  Nice

  This is a nice little campground to get away from the hussle of the city. The tent sites are level and great for tent camping. The is a little creek in the park and at the time we were there it was flowing big. Nice area, would go back.

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  Carl B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 31, 2019

  Spearfish City Campground

  Great camp site!

  We tent camped here for a night. All tent sites are given out on a first come first serve basis. We got a quiet spot along the Spearfish River for $25/night. This campground has an awesome bathroom and shower which require a code to access. Definitely will stay here again.

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  Mia Y.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 23, 2022

  Horse Thief Campground and RV Resort

  Nice staff, tent camping issues

  Overall the campground was great. Showers, washing machines, places for kids to play, pool area, kind neighbors. We did run into a couple problems when it came to tent camping here. The bathroom closest to us had 2 toilets and 2 showers which were nearly always full and we had to walk across the campground to another bathroom. Another thing, some of the tent sites are slanted. The blood was either rushing to my head or I was sliding down the bottom of the tent. It is a little bit awkward and not ideal. Having a campfire was a nice plus though (they even had water to put it out with).

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  Kim B.

  Ranger

  

  Jul. 17, 2020

  Horse Thief Campground and RV Resort

  Perfect Location

  Very friendly staff. All the amenities needed. Clean bathrooms and showers. Ample laundry facilities! Don’t forget your roll of quarters! (They have change too) We tent camped in 106 (closest to bathhouse so you can hear air hand dryer but quickest bathroom access). All the tent sites appeared to be very nice. They are drive up! Surrounded by mountains and deer walk right through campground. Location was perfect and within miles of all attractions! We saw some of the other campgrounds in the area and are more than pleased we chose this one! RV sites in the front appeared a little more crowded than those towards the back. Also, had some small cabins and there was ample room for the tent in front of it. We would choose this campground at our next visit! Kids loved the on-site “gold mining” activity!

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  Jessica F.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 20, 2016

  Bismarck Lake Campground

  Natural and Beautiful

  Beautiful camp sites. They are mostly gravel so pack a nice sleeping pad or blow up mattress. The pit toilets were very clean and the water spouts were plentiful. Many of the sites have natural rock formations as natural boundaries of the site. Many tent camp sites have raised platforms to pitch your tent. There is a small trail around the lake that was lovely in the evenings. The lake is very quiet and great for fishing or kayaking.

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  Michelle C.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 19, 2020

  Wolf Camp Campground - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

  Oasis from the tourist traps near Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial

  Small but quiet and set among the Black Hills of South Dakota, this RV and Tent camping site has clean bathrooms with showers, WiFi, a great cafe, lots of shade, and friendly service. We stayed at the KOA first, but wish our first night had been here!

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  Leasa W.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 30, 2016

  Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch

  Excellent tenting option for vacationing near Mt. Rushmore

  So you're going to Mount Rushmore.... I discovered during my trip to the area June 2015 that hotel rates in the area are very high for what you get & hard to find availability. The solution is to camp! Make the most of your South Dakota vacation by spending it camping. My group tented and had a great time. Keep in mind though for those coming from other areas of the country, South Dakota does experience rain and thunderstorms. Pack and camp accordingly. This campground is nearby many SD attractions, within easy driving distance and minutes of Hill City, Custer, Keystone, Rapid City, Mount Rushmore. There are many options at the campground such as purchasing firewood to renting bikes. Check out KOA's campground map for campground layout. RV hookups, tent sites, heated pools, splash pad, and much more to keep everyone entertained. Remember that this area of South Dakota hosts high volumes of tourists each season, especially summer and during Sturgis Motorcyle Rally. I highly recommend making reservations far in advance!

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  Andrew H.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 18, 2015

  Game Lodge Campground — Custer State Park

  Nice and Simple

  This campground is open year round and is located in Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Features cabin, camper, and tent sites. Also has very nice bathroom facilities that includes showers. A nice little creek runs along the back of the campground and the wildlife are abundant, especially Buffalo and deer that roam directly next to the campsite.

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  Brian B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 2, 2023

  Sturgis View Campground

  Wow

  I have this whole place to myself. $10 for a tent site with views of Sturgis, hot showers and wifi if you are close to main cabins. Host is really friendly and accommodating. I have a quiet spot almost a half mile up the hill in the pine trees with cut grass and picnic tables.

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  Trish D.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 1, 2018

  Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park

  No go for tent campers.

  We thought we had found a great place to stay. Made a reservation. Paid the $25 deposit did some research and looked at the reviews. Let me tell you how let down we were. 

  We were driving up to where it was and we could see from the main road our tent site. We thought hey maybe it's one further back and not right next to the road. So we go and check In and we are right next to the road.andnot even just a road to get to the place but like a main road right off the town houses across the street busy road. Also there little plots are small, like very small. Big enough for our 6 person tent & SUV? yes. After that however, not much room for anything else. Super small fire pit and our neighbors were right next to us. Like so close we could hear them chatting. Maybe if you have an RV go for it. If you are tent camping though I wouldn't recommend. We paid the $100.00 cause they are very strict about refund and well let's get honest they do give them even though there was a ton of tent spots left. Even after we knew we weren't getting out money back decided to forfeit the $100.00 and find a different camp site. So many better camp sites. More space, and not right off the main road where you can listen to cars all night and have lights shining in at you. If you really need a place that has a shower, play ground for kids and a dog run then go for it. However if you are like us and like to camp and don't really need a playground or a dog run and would like some space fr ol m your neighbor camper then please find somewhere else. They have so many just take a drive or Google other sites. Your inner Camper will thank you. In the photo, the trees right there are after a 2 lane road the fence is the edge of Ft. Welikit and other edge of that road. Way too close.

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  Theresa N.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 11, 2024

  Stockade North Campground — Custer State Park

  Good for a short stay

  good campground with amenities - free showers! very few tent sites. mostly RV’s. Our tent site 21E was VERY close to the neighbors. close to stockade lake which was much more peaceful than sylvan lake.

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  ty

  Scout

  

  Jun. 29, 2021

  Hanna Campground

  Charging 18 per night

  Was fine is almost always full. Charge 18 a night to tent camp

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  Josh C.

  Scout

  

  May. 25, 2024

  Sheridan Lake South Shore Campground

  Great camp site for just chilling

  The camp sites were very spread out and decently flat for tent camping

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  Chris B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 25, 2022

  North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping

  Decent free camping

  The view is pretty and just a decent place to spend the night. It's a little bit outside Custer and the the road goes about a 2 miles in before you get to the spot. I camped in a tent but there were others in a 5th wheel, a class A, and a subaru. No amenities but a nice quiet place to camp. It connects to other trails so there are occasionally other vehicles that drive by.

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  Leslie B.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 11, 2023

  Wyatt's Hideaway Campground

  State park is better

  Campground seems large but sites are pretty densely packed. I tent in back of my pickup so like a little more space. Mostly designed for RVs and trailers, but there are tent sites with and without electricity. Didn't use the shower house because of drenching rain. There is a small vault toilet near tent sites which was pretty deplorable for so early in the season. For the price, id rather stay at Rocky point state rec area campground.

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  Jack P.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 10, 2020

  Wild Bill's Campground

  Awesome camping!

  Great campground! Have tent camped here many times and will be staying here in my RV in 2021! Everyone courteous and rates are great

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  Jutta P.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 29, 2018

  Center Lake Campground — Custer State Park

  Wildlife

  I was tent camping and it was great how they have special sites to put the tents straight. So much wildlife to see! Very clean restrooms. Wildlife all arround...

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  Chad P.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 5, 2020

  Deadwood KOA

  Great small place

  Tent sites are packed in. Great showers and bathroom. Hot Tub was a plus.

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  Bill E.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 26, 2020

  Black Hills Trailside Park & Resort

  Excellent place to stay

  Stayed mid August nice clean and friendly staff. Tent sites are good sized

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  Dena

  Scout

  

  Jun. 22, 2021

  French Creek RV Camp

  Great value

  Great value, friendly owners, tent site next to creek and clean facilities.

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  Conor P.

  Guide

  

  May. 31, 2017

  Boxelder Forks Campground — Black Hills National Forest

  So Good We Had to Stay A Second Night

  Clean small and private campground, the campsites here are perfect for tent camping and the area is absolutely gorgeous. Would definitely recommend and forsure coming back. 10/10

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  Chrissy D.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 24, 2019

  Spearfish KOA

  Nice campsite

  Not many tent sites, but decent amount of space. Some shade. Very clean bathrooms and showers. Nice pool area. Convenient off the interstate. Good location.

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  ALEXIS B.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 15, 2021

  Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park

  Much to offer

  There are some tent sites with a weather protecting pergola with electricity. The highway is visible but more good than not about this camp.

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  Luke L.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 1, 2022

  Spearfish City Campground

  Great little spot

  This is a beautiful campground.  The grounds are just about spotless.  The RV sites are pretty small with maybe 6 ft between campers.  The tent sites are quite spacious.

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  Rockiel A.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 10, 2018

  Pactola Reservoir Campground

  Tent sites right off the water

  The tent sites are gorgeous! You may have to move some pinecones, needles, and large sticks, but the grass is quite soft. Bathrooms is clean, but there is only one.

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  Joe M.

  Scout

  

  May. 27, 2023

  Kemp's Kamp

  Great tent sites

  The electric tent sites are perfect. Has space for car and tent with a shelter for the picnic tables. Clean toilets and showers very close by. Staff and very nice and accommodating. Ice and firewood sales at the office.

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  Beverly A.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 5, 2023

  Wyatt's Hideaway Campground

  Nice tent site

  Nice flat camping sites, pleasant owners, live on site and are very helpful. Tent site was near the river, and the sound of the river helped drowned out the nearby highway noise.