If you want to explore the beauty of Wall, glamping is an excellent option. Glamping is not only a fun alternative to traditional tent camping, but also allows you to pack more or less gear as you see fit. The Dyrt makes it easy to find glamping for your Wall adventure.
Welcome to the oasis of the Badlands! This KOA is just 4 miles from Badlands National Park. The rugged beauty of the Badlands includes a rich fossil bed and the nation's largest protected mixed-grass prairie, where you'll find bison, bighorn sheep and prairie dogs. The campground is in a quiet rural setting with hundreds of large shade trees beside the White River. Enjoy the pool, fun-bike rentals, mini golf and a large pet park. Pancake breakfasts, Indian tacos and more are served Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Choose from Deluxe Cabins, Camping Cabins, full-hookup Pull-Thru RV Sites, tepees, Premium Tent Sites (with shelter, sink and electricity), standard shaded Tent Sites and big-rig friendly sites with a patio area. Free Wi-Fi! Stop by the grocery store and gift shop. Max pull thru: 120 feet
Welcome to Rapid City RV Park and Campground – your perfect destination for a relaxing stay in the heart of Rapid City, South Dakota. Whether you're here for a short getaway or a longer adventure, we offer a range of accommodations to suit every traveler.
Enjoy our family-friendly amenities, including a sparkling swimming pool, a well-maintained bath house, and a designated dog walk area for your furry friends. Stay connected with convenience in our on-site laundry room, making your stay even more comfortable.
Our accommodations include spacious pull-thru RV parking spots, perfect for easy access and maneuvering, as well as cozy cabins equipped with private bathrooms for a more home-like experience. For those looking for something simpler, we also offer one-room dry cabins.
Whether you’re passing through or planning a longer stay, Rapid City RV Park and Campground is the ideal place to relax, recharge, and explore the beauty of the area.
$65 - $100 / night
Badlands Heritage Guest Ranch offers visitors a unique vacation experience on a working regenerative ranch in a rustic and peaceful setting. Ranch guests have the opportunity to stay in one of our RV sites with full hook-ups, deluxe camping cabins, regular campsites, or Lakota style tipis. With opportunities to learn about regenerative agriculture, local history, and culture, your stay at our family ranch will be one to remember!
Because we offer a unique experience, we ask that that you read and understand our “Rules of the Ranch” (shown below) before booking.
Arrival and departure. Our regular check-in time is between 3pm and 6pm. Check out time is at noon.
*Pets. *For the safety of ourselves, our guests, and our animals we do not allow any pets as guests at the ranch. However, you will have plenty of opportunities to interact with animals!
*Noise. *We are located in a remote location far away from traffic and construction noise, but guests may hear our goose, chickens, goats, cows, or horses - especially during feeding or milking times. :-) We request a quiet time between 10pm and 6am daily.
*Livestock. *As a working regenerative agriculture operation, guests will have plenty of opportunities to see and experience ranch life. We ask that everyone respect all animals on the ranch. Shouting, name calling, or hitting is not acceptable.
*Dogs. *In addition to our livestock, we also have dogs to protect our animals. These dogs take their jobs very seriously, so please do not disturb them by calling to them or offering them treats. They may want to approach and meet you, but if not, don't take it personally. Please give them their space.
*Smoking. *We do not allow smoking in cabins, tipis, restrooms or other buildings on the ranch.
*Fires. *As we live in an arid climate where drought is common, we ask that guests do not start fires in their individual sites. We host community campfires during the summer months where guests can gather, mingle, learn, and be entertained.
*Wifi. *We encourage our guests to unplug a little and enjoy all that the natural beauty of the Badlands has to offer. We don’t provide free wifi, however your cell phone will most likely have great service and a strong signal.
*Trash. *While we are always striving to become a zero-waste operation, we understand that trash is unavoidable. We encourage guests practice “Leave No Trace” principles during their stay. If you have any trash, please place it in the dumpster provided on site.
*Common areas. *We have several shared spaces and amenities here on the ranch. To make everyone’s stay as pleasant as possible, we ask that guests keep these areas clean and be respectful to others.
*Agritourism disclaimer. *As a working agricultural operation, there are inherent risks, conditions, dangers, or hazards that are an integral part of our land used for agritourism activities. Under South Dakota law, owners of property where agritourism activities are conducted are not liable for injury to or death of a participant in the agritourism activity or damage to the participant’s property. We love to have our guests participate in regenerative agriculture and take measures to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment, but please understand you are assuming risk by participating in agricultural activities.
$40 - $145 / night
$1 - $100 / night
Ranger
Campsite Review:
I was definitely out of my zone here. I am used to backcountry camping, no amenities, and sleeping with no one to be seen. This was almost the opposite of what I usually do.
Amenities: General store, water, electric (30/20 amps), showers, flush toilets, laundry mat, basketball court, swimming pool, mini golf.
See what I mean. There wasn't anything I could think of that would make my camping here more comfortable, but it did mean that it was packed and with some RV's that I have no doubt cost more than my net worth (but i secretly loved seeing those)
This was my first time at a KOA and it was a nice to be able to relax and kind of "glamp" for a couple of nights.
One thing that was pretty cool was an area called the "wagon wheel". It was an area for tents that is walled off and has a kitchenette area available.
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Product Review:
During our road trip around the US, I was able to try out the GO camper from SylvanSport. We were blown away with this camper. It is easy to see why so many people call this the Coolest. Camper. Ever.
I could spend all day talking about what we loved about this camper, but I'll try to limit it to just a couple of the highlights. Let's say.....two things we loved about the GO and one thing we think could be improved on.
The first positive was just the amount of room you had when you had to GO completely set up. When we had it in "sleep" mode we easily had our queen sized air mattress in there and still had about another twin sized area to put our stuff. I had no trouble standing up in the tent (I'm about 6') and slept pretty great during the trip. It could easily sleep 4 adults and probably even up to a family of 6.
Second positive, light weight. At roughly 800 lbs, this thing could be pulled by anything. The light weight also lets you pack it down with gear and still be able to pull it through the mountains without stressing your vehicle. We would frequently get the camper close to where we wanted it, and then unhooked it to move it by hand into final position. Easy Peasy.
For the negative there really wasn't anything huge, but more nit-picky. The thing that kept coming up was how you stored the privacy screen and water proof screen when you had them unzipped on the windows. There is a small mesh flap with elastic that really wasn't strong enough to keep the screens inside it when you unzipped, as a result the screens often got caught underneath things and you had to keep moving them out of the way.
At the end of the day, we loved our two weeks in the GO!
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RangerPull through RV spots, tent spots, cabins, and a yurt. High quality facilities with a shower house and bathroom. Mini golf, camp store, dog park, and pool available. 10 min drive from the park!
Guide
We are traveling through South Dakota and a storm was brewing. We decided to camp here instead of dry camping so that we would have hookups incase we couldn't open the windows. It's really warm outside. They have a camp store, live music on a Sunday and a Cafe that offers pizza and wings for dinner, breakfast, and a bar. The only con is that there is no shade and it's right on the interstate. Looks like they've begun planting trees.
RangerThis is a great place to stay. Not far from Rapid City but close to all the attractions in South Dakota. The heated pool was NOT heated and the hot tub was NOT hot. That is why I gave the CG four stars. I was really looking forward to using them. Also, both seemed overloaded with chemicals. I have owned lots of pools with blue colored bottoms, but these looked like there was “Ty-d-bowl” added. Brilliant, stark blue. I just don’t believe it can be just the basic treatment. See what you think. ???The laundry areas (3 of them) were clean and tidy, too. $2.00 for each, but 45 minutes on the dryer, so that’s fair. 😀 Our spot was a bit difficult for us to level our rig on because the rocks kept slipping. We had to go purchase extra Xchocks. There is a nice store for basic needs, and alcohol, and an event schedule for evening entertainment. The event center serves wings (no celery or carrot sticks), pizza, etc. There is a playground for kids and they said a dog park. —-I did find a big area there, but no fence around it. ???
Scout
This campground is in a very central location along a highway that gets you to mt Rushmore, wall drug, the badlands, and much, much more within an hour.
They offer rental cars for a comparable price which is very convenient and something as an avid world traveler and camper, I’ve never seen!
The pictures online are a bit dated, but all in all- the pool is warm, the showers are clean, and the area is great.
GuideConveniently located not much Todo in the area as far as restaurants and such. Had a huge lot stayed a week
GuideGets one star for being right at Badlands. Otherwise had a horrible experience which tends to happen at KOAs. People were rude when we got there early and tried to check in. Told us no spots were open yet and that we would just have to come back later. Went back an hour later and got put in a spot that was open when we drove by it earlier. They also charged an extra $16 for early check in?!?! That’s the second time we have stayed at a KOA and we have not been impressed with either.
TravelerThere isn’t a lot around the Badlands so this location was very convenient. Full hookup was nice and the laundry and store were convenient. The pool was small and cloudy but needed as it is so hot. Sites were close but not overly crowded for RVs. Our biggest complaint were the flies. We haven’t experienced anything like it in all the campgrounds we have been too. Made us concerned about sanitation. It was so bad we couldn’t eat or sit outside in the evening. Needs to be treated.
TravelerTalk about the name fitting the spot. Located right next to the Badlands Park. The scenery is out of this world! The KOA is clean and well kept. Don’t plan to have a lengthy cell call. The staff is great and the store is stocked!
TravelerBathrooms are very clean & there are personal showers. Sometimes there can be a line but we didn’t find a problem. We enjoyed our stay & the location was on the edge of the badlands, nothing too far. I would stay here again! The owners were very nice to us
GuideBeautiful campground. Spots aren't too close together and are level. I am in spot 22...water, electric, and sewer.Good sized dog park. Miniature golf, pool.
ScoutGreat facilities, sites are a little close together but staff is so awesome
TravelerNice campground located not far from Badlands NP. Easy access to the campground, and nice level sites. The free pancake breakfast was a nice touch for our family as well. We didn’t utilize the pool, but it looked clean, like the rest of the campground.
TravelerI was hesitant to camp in the Badlands because it gets so hot. This campground has SO many trees and I’m surprised at how much cooler it is, even though it’s right next to the Badlands.
Nice campsite space.
Bathrooms were a little sparse for the number of sites they have, but the bathrooms were clean.
GuideNice Koa close to the entrance of The Badlands Park clean great staff
GuideWe booked sites in February and requested adjacent sites. When we arrived, we’re given four different reasons why our sites were not adjacent. Pool was closed for 3 weeks due to pump issue. I know COVID has impacted supply chains but this is ridiculous.
ScoutNot a bad Rv park. The best in the badlands.
RangerThis campground has many shady sites, a pool, laundry, full hook ups, nice showers, and is in the perfect location for visiting the badlands. Cute camp office/store with many necessities to buy. Level gravel sites. Tent and cabin sites available as well. I’m disappointed because I made my reservations 9 months in advance and my only request was a shady site, which we didn’t get. We baked in the sun in 105 degree heat. Recommend calling to confirm your preferences in advance if it really matters to you.
GuideJust outside the park, with great hosts who go out of their way to accommodate. Was too hot to go without ac, so we canceled our in-park reservations that had no electric and stayed in the KOA The full stay.
ScoutThis is a great location for agate hunters to stay. It's near some descent agate beds and right next to the Badlands for a day trip. The staff is pleasant and always maintaining the campground. A very clean and quiet stay. Would recommend.
RangerTypical KOA, charged a little more but also more amenities. Would be a 5 if they kept the restrooms cleaner.
GuideThe check in process got kind of confusing. Our spot was just okay but that’s probably my fault for not booking sooner.
GuideWe stayed two nights here. Many of their sites offered little shade, which was a big downfall given the heat out there. The pool was very refreshing and helped to cool off. The bathrooms were okay. They frequently were backed up. The store had a little bit of everything which was nice. The playground and mini golf was very outdated. We found it odd that our directions sent us through the national park to get to the campsite.
TravelerWe stopped here after panning to stay in the grasslands when we saw it was going to hit 105. The pool is small but was just what we needed on a scorcher. Nice camp shop and friendly staff. Most spots had some shade from trees.
ScoutThis campsite had all the amenities - even laundry! The staff is super friendly. They provide free pancakes in the morning. All in all, a nice KOA!
ScoutI am very pleased with this Campground . As I drove through the Badlands today and saw people setting up their tents in the totally exposed Park campgrounds I was sad for them . The KOA has great shade at every tent site . The sites are spacious and there were was no overcrowding . I opted to rent one of the small Rustic cabins with AC ( no bathroom or kitchen ) in order to give my elderly dog a respite from the scorching afternoon heat . The little camping cabin is clean and comfortable, there is a small front porch with a swing . Outside there is a picnic table and fire ring . We walked through the campground this evening and there was a cool gentle breeze . Most of the tent sites were unoccupied while I believe absolutely every RV site was occupied . Definitely worth checking out this campsite and hands down better choice than the exposed unshaded sites with in the Badlands .
TravelerWe usually like to camp at a campsite for one night before we disperse camp so we can check out the areas and make sure our RV can get there. This seemed to be very kid friendly and very clean. It was a nice stop!
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