Whitewood is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Whitewood is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. Discover great camping spots near Whitewood, reviewed by campers like you.
"We picked a site near the back of the camp grounds located near the creek and close to a small parking lot (close by to the pet exercise area on the map - though it's labelled as an ice rink on grounds"
"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."
$23 - $65 / night
"Close to freeways and many day drive towns and memorial sites. Arrived weekend after Sturgis Rally… Pretty quite 😀🐐🦬🌄"
"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!"
$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!"
"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."
"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."
"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 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)."
$28 - $160 / night
"Easy to find, very close to Deadwood, clean showers and bathrooms and it has a bar a grill! Bar and grill was so good and I’m still dreaming about that burger."
"Our dogs loved the long walks around the campground, crossing over the creeks on the little bridges. There is an off leash dog park 10 minutes away in Lead, SD."
"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."
$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."
$24 - $60 / night
"We stayed at Hidden Valley while passing through on our drive to Yellowstone. The grounds are well maintained and the facilities are very clean."
"There's a small lake up in the back that was pretty and peaceful. While we were there, there had been an event for ATV type vehicles earlier in the day, and several were at the camp."
GuideHad to make this update - they do have showers inside the restroom areas, which do not require cash. NOBODY HAS INFORMED ME OF THIS DURING MY CHECK IN !!! Toilets are clean but the some stalls don’t have a lock???
Pictures online seemed good but once I stepped into the office, I quickly realized this camp ground is primarily used by more conservative/Trump supporters. The office inside is decorated with pro Trump everything. The door outside will greet you with “F*** Biden and if you voted for Biden - F*** you too “…
The lady who received me was friendly, no complains there. She also made sure I’d get a spot where it’ll be a bit more quiet and close enough to the restrooms. The showers and laundry are both operated only by quarters, which in my opinion is not the greatest. Especially when you travel with smaller kids. There was so trash scattered on the sites. The tables/benches are outdated/partially intact. Overall I’d say this is OK for a nights stay but if you value your peace of mind, this may not be it for you.
TravelerNice scenery. Lots of UTV noise during day. I was in desperate need of a sun view for my solar and got some here when the weather cleared. The road in is very rough on steep. High clearance and four wheel drive recommended but I have seen compact cars make it in and out
GuideOverall this would be a nice place to stay for a couple days if it’s not turned into a ginormous mud puddle after some rain. There’s dog poop left on sites, the showers are filthy due to ventilation not working properly and the “cells”, as I like to call them now, are not being kept with an open door between people showering, to let the tiny room vent. The walls, bench and ceilings are vet, dripping down on you while you get undressed/dressed. There’s mold in every crevice and the bench, which I’m assuming is there for you to place your items, is soaked so you’ll end up having to either get your stuff wet or dry with whatever you can find before placing your items down. The door is dripping wet also, so if you think of hanging up your towels… they’ll be pre soaked before you dry off. Some sites aren’t covered in gravel much, so you’ll be stepping in lots of mud puddles, trying to get in and out your rig. They’re doing some construction right now, not sure if they’ll fix the shower situation.
GuideMaybe 3 spots.. one has hard slant.. no campfire signs all over.. not far to Roosevelt tower.. beautiful views..
GuideVery convenient if you are traveling between Teddy Roosevelt National Park and Mt. Rushmore. We pulled in after dark and left as the sun rose. Right outside Deadwood.
GuideRoad follows a creek with plenty of easily accessible spots.
GuideThe location by the road has a pull-through and could fit a decent size camper. Get there early as it's taken most nights . The road leading up the hill has been washed out, but I was able to make it up and down relatively easy with a 2wd Tacoma. I filled in some of the worst holes to help. Top spot has an amazing view and rock fire pit.
GuidePlenty of spots down the entire road.
GuideNever saw a cattle guard (bridge)or wire gap like in photo.. road had lots of muddy pot hole going in .. has deep cut ruts.. all time 4x4.. made it thought.. Drove right to it.. slant, has fire pit but did not use it..
Camping near Whitewood, South Dakota, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're pitching a tent or rolling in with an RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Whitewood, South Dakota, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. With a little planning, you can enjoy the great outdoors and make lasting memories.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Whitewood, SD offers a wide range of camping options, with 217 campgrounds and RV parks near Whitewood, SD and 28 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Whitewood, SD is Spearfish City Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 38 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 28 free dispersed camping spots near Whitewood, SD.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Whitewood, SD that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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