Best Equestrian Camping near Wall, SD

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187 Reviews of 6 Wall Campgrounds


  • laura S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Nov. 14, 2024

    Sage Creek Campground

    Pretty good for free!

    Spent one night here after exploring the park. less than a third full in early november. vault toilets clean-ish. wide open spaces, not really any privacy here. pretty sunrise.

  • Lisa B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Sage Creek Campground

    Breathtaking & Best Smelling Bathrooms

    My boy Palo and I camped in my Outback for a night. It was a great experience. They have the cleans best smelling bathrooms I have venture into.

  • Ken G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Sage Creek Campground

    Hot and dry, buffalo wandered through the camp

    This was a free site in the Badlands.  It's a dirt road to get there, washboards, but OK.

    The cg is in a prairie dog town so we kept the dog close.

    It was full on a Saturday night in September, but we got one of the last sites.  Very basic campground with a few trails to hike.  Views were OK, but nothing great.

    Buffalo wandered through camp at dinner time.  We basically camped on the road that circles the campground.

    Some picnic tables had a shade covering.  Pit toilets were clean.

  • Jeff M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Sage Creek Campground

    Base to the Badlands

    Great location to set out to explore the Badlands? Low reception with Verizon in the valley bye still have good contact. Great reception, small hike to the top of the hill.

  • Jeff M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Sage Creek Campground

    Great location for a base, to explore the Badlands

    Free dispersed camping, with clean vault toilets. no water or power you will have to bring your own. Quiet and tranquil location, Surrounded by prairie dogs as you sit in the valley with low rolling hills around you.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Aug. 4, 2024

    Sage Creek Campground

    Good

    I really liked this site, they had tables with shade, out house, flat ground, and compared to the dispersed camping wayyy less windy. We did not see bison today but there were prairie dogs

  • James P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Badlands Hotel & Campground
    Jul. 19, 2024

    Badlands Hotel & Campground

    Nice campground

    Close to NP. Level sites. Hookups are a little wonky. Some sites they are on the wrong side. Gravel sites and roads. Nice staff. Would stay here again.

  • cThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Jul. 12, 2024

    Sage Creek Campground

    Hot

    At first we didn’t love it. It’s hot. No shade. No fires. Some picnic tables have a shade but they were all taken. I guess about 20 sights here I found trails to the creek. Win for me. Up early and holy WOW, buffalo start roaming through camp! 2 came right on through the middle of the campers loop scratching on posts and rolling in dirt behind our tent. Unbelievable. A handful more were roaming around on the other side of the creek. Me may have gotten bitten by prairie dog fleas though and they have a plague. I read the sign in the morning AFTER and we were leaving. I think we will survive. Worth every bite. The toilet house is nice with trash and hand sanitizer. No signal or water or electricity here. Lots of stars at night.

  • Rich J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rapid City KOA
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Rapid City KOA

    Good

    Friendly staff. Very clean bathrooms and showers. Sites well maintained. Lots of amenities. Only complaint are sites a little close.

  • Alex D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Sage Creek Campground

    Sleep with the Buffalo!!

    What a sweet little spot! This is a 22 site, first come first served campground - no reservations & a 14 day limit. We visited in June & it was BUSY. The sites were all full by 4pm - but there is room to squeeze in extra tents/cars! There are no fires allowed here but there are two bathroom, and plenty of trash cans. The best part though is I can almost promise you’ll get up close & personal with some buffalo. Be respectful!!!

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Badlands Hotel & Campground
    May. 16, 2024

    Badlands Hotel & Campground

    Excellent motel

    We were visiting the badlands and decided to stay at a place close by and this place was perfect! This is no taz Mahal, but considering this is the wild west, the room has everything, all other hotels have. We know, we've been all over. Big room, good bed, good bathroom. Good air conditioning. Good fridge. Good restaurant, wagon wheel down the road. Excellent food,service,and atmosphere. If you're not picky, elite people, this is a great place!

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    May. 13, 2024

    Sage Creek Campground

    Free camping with wildlife

    Campground is basic. Only 2 (very clean) vault toilets, no water or electricity. I got there a little before 3pm on mother's day; it was full by 8. Only a handful of sites have sun covers over the picnic tables. You will be very close to other campers. Most are respectful. I would just recommend getting there before dark to keep from disturbing everyone. Prairie dogs galore in the center and on the periphery of the campground. My dog was fascinated by them. As noted by others, you will most likely be serenaded by coyotes and have morning visits from the bison. I also heard wild turkeys off in the woods.

  • Bryce B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Basin Camp
    May. 8, 2024

    Sage Creek Basin Camp

    Great campsite

    Sorry I forgot to get pictures. We stayed here for two days. The campsite allows pets has two toilets at both ends. No running water or electricity. The vibe at the site was great with the other campers. Weather was a bit extreme but we got unlucky picking a week when a huge storm column was coming across the US. The buffalo were all over the campsite. Really recommend if you enjoy camping a little more off grid but still having others to hangout with

  • Nate R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Nov. 12, 2023

    Sage Creek Campground

    Free camp in Badlands!

    It is a area about the size of a city block that you camp in the middle of and park around. It is popular so try not to show up late. Plenty of tent camping inside the loop. Parking can be and issue. By 9.pm some small RVs came and couldn't find space left to park. Vault toilets, trails, some picnic tables, scenery. Woke up to a buffalo 30 yards from my tent. Other people said they walk right thru camp. Prairie dogs everywhere, so watch your step for holes. I got yelled at by a prairie dog on my hike up the hill lol. Our stay was short but enjoyable.

  • James B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rapid City KOA
    Oct. 8, 2023

    Rapid City KOA

    Needed a place for the week with hookups

    We booked as it appeared I might have to leave town for work. Kept reservation as work got cancelled. Sites are very close to one another. Staff very helpful and friendly.
    Sites were clean but very close to one another.
    An ok stay but too many people too close together.

  • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Oct. 5, 2023

    Sage Creek Campground

    Free!

    Great free campground in the Badlands Wilderness area. Follow Sage Creek Rd and watch for signs for the campground. Made it no problem in a 26’ motorhome, but it is a 12 mile dirt road with a lot of washboard so things get rattled and covered in fine powdery dirt. Totally worth it though because on the way out you get amazing views from the top along the ridge of Badlands plus bison, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, coyotes, and hundreds of prairie dogs along the road on the way. 

    The campground is a loop that has parallel parking around it and sites are designated by numbered posts. There is a horse camp area to one side and toward the right as you pull in and many people just made up spots not in the loop but behind the bathroom and along near the horse camp, so if you made the long drive out you should have at least somewhere to squeeze in for the night.

    There are picnic tables, some which are covered and two pit toilet bathrooms. Also there is garbage and recycling. There is no water here so be sure to bring enough as temps can get quite hot. Some reviews mention the wind being an issue and though it was windy at first it died down and was calm all night. 

    It was nice when we were there in late Sept. There were plenty of empty spots in late afternoon but filled up through the evening. Bison frequently come through the campground and use the posts to scratch themselves. Don’t be an idiot though (we saw some of that) these are huge wild animals and do not want selfies with you! 

    There were also a lot of coyotes that came through at night so be aware if you have a pet. 

    Weak and spotty cell reception with ATT and Verizon and no TMobile.

  • Emily T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Sep. 22, 2023

    Sage Creek Campground

    best camping spot ever

    Wild animals everywhere, you're camping on the ground with the prarie dogs, lots of rabbits, birds, and bison coming through the campground as well. Next to the campground is a small walk up a steep hill to get good overlooks, and trails down to the creek with fossils.

  • S
    Camper-submitted photo from Badlands Hotel & Campground
    Sep. 21, 2023

    Badlands Hotel & Campground

    Great Stay in the Badlands

    We had a great stay here while visiting the National Park - literally 2 minutes outside the entrance. The view from our camper was amazing. The hosts were very friendly and having the store was convenient. Bathrooms were newer and very clean.

  • Adam J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Badlands Hotel & Campground
    Sep. 21, 2023

    Badlands Hotel & Campground

    Great, conveniently located campground

    This is a great campground just a mile outside of Badlands National Park. I stayed for a week and really enjoyed it. The campground has full hookups and a 24 hour laundry room. It was always quiet and the folks running it were extremely nice and accommodating.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Sep. 14, 2023

    Sage Creek Campground

    Great spot with even better views

    Got in fairly late, was quite busy but we found a spot. The views and nearby trails are unbelievably beautiful at sunset. Just bare in mind (if you’re camping) that the site is very open so, we were struck by very heavy winds in the night due to a storm.

  • Jeff H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Sep. 12, 2023

    Sage Creek Campground

    Prairie dogs galore

    If your looking for a place to crash with no shade and hundreds of Prairie dogs, then this is the place for you.

    We showed up about four and every site but one was taken. The site actually stayed busy through the night and most just found a empty spot and racked out.

    Overall it’s a nice campsite with a significant number of Prairie dogs and a bathroom that was clean but toilets definitely haven’t been pumped in quite some time.

    Pro tip: If I haven’t mentioned Prairie dogs, they have a lot and, they apparently love grapes or anything they can get their little hands on.

  • Hilary S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Sage Creek Campground

    Lots of wildlife!

    On the drive in and out to Sage Creek, I saw all the major mammals of the park (bison, prairie dogs, deer, bighorn sheep, pronghorn), and there was even two bison grazing at the equestrian site in the morning. 

    The campground is nice and dark and had a great view of the Milky Way. There is no water at camp, which was made very clear on the park website and map. Sage Creek did have some water flow when I went, so I could have filtered some if I needed more. 

    My main criticism is that only a handful of the sites had shades for the picnic tables. When I arrived, the campground was less than half full, but none of the remaining sites had a shade. For a park that gets this hot and doesn't really have trees or other shade, I think this should be provided at each site.

  • Andrew D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Badlands Hotel & Campground
    Aug. 16, 2023

    Badlands Hotel & Campground

    Nice place on way to YNP August 2023

    This park is clean, and just outside of Badlands National Park.  The pool was great per our Grand-kids.  Liked swimming and seeing Badlands at the same time. 

    The only problem the sites are short, but big rigs still parked here and intrude onto the road a bit.  I had to back out of my pull through site as the rig across from me had his motorcycle parked in front and was partially on the road. But I don't blame the park for this but the camper.

  • Sumner C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sage Creek Campground
    Jul. 25, 2023

    Sage Creek Campground

    Great location

    Great views, prairie dogs were so cool to see running around the camp site. Bison everywhere on the drive in and a few even walking around the camp site. Super close to badlands park entrance. Toilets were clean and covered picnic tables were a huge plus! We got there late on a Wednesday night and still found a spot with ease.

  • Matt M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Badlands Hotel & Campground
    Jul. 22, 2023

    Badlands Hotel & Campground

    Very nice campground!

    We were planning to stay at the campground inside the Badlands. Lucky for us they were full! This campground was great! Tent site near the road but hardly any traffic out here. The views of the park and the sky were amazing! Fire allowed here so that was a plus over the NP campground! There is a pool here but we didn’t use. Newer shower house with 4 individual bathrooms was nice. Plenty of hot water. RV spots look a little close and some of the inside spots looked like they were only rock as opposed to grass. They also have a breakfast menu which we decided to go with instead of trying to make breakfast after tearing down camp. Delicious and reasonably priced. Overall, we were glad we found it! Would definitely stay here again!



Guide to Wall

Horse camping in South Dakota offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With several campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • At Sage Creek Campground, horse camping is welcomed, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful Badlands with your horse by your side.
  • The Badlands Hotel & Campground features facilities that accommodate horses, making it a convenient base for exploring the nearby national park.
  • French Creek Camping Area offers designated areas for hitching up your horse, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your animal.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails

  • The Sage Creek Basin Camp provides access to trails that are perfect for horseback riding, allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area.
  • At Rapid City KOA, you can find nearby trails suitable for equestrian adventures, making it an excellent choice for horse campers.
  • French Creek Camping Area is surrounded by numerous horse trails, providing ample opportunities for exploration right from your campsite.

Tips for equestrian camping near Wall, South Dakota

  • When visiting Sage Creek Campground, be prepared for basic amenities, as it offers a more rustic experience without water or electric hookups.
  • The Badlands Hotel & Campground is a great option for those looking for a blend of comfort and access to horse-friendly facilities, with full hookups available.
  • Ensure you bring enough water and supplies when camping at French Creek Camping Area, as it lacks drinking water and requires a pack-in, pack-out approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Wall, SD?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Wall, SD is Sage Creek Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 102 reviews.

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