Best Cabin Camping near Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota

Cabin rentals are a great way to see Wind Cave National Park without the hassle of setting up a tent. Cabin camping is an adventurous and unique way to experience the city. From secluded to easy-to-reach, these South Dakota cabin rentals are perfect for any adventurer.

Best Cabin Sites Near Wind Cave National Park (70)

    Crystal C.'s photo of a cabin at Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park near Pringle, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park near Pringle, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park near Pringle, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park near Pringle, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park near Pringle, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park near Pringle, SD

    1. Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park

    42 Reviews
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    249 Saves
    Pringle, South Dakota

    Overview

    Elk Mountain Campground, straddles the edge of a ponderosa pine forest and open prairie, offering unique opportunities to view the diverse flora and fauna of the southern Black Hills. These campsites are available in both forested and open environments. Campsites may be reserved all year through Recreation.gov. Reservations may be made 6 months in advance of your stay and same day reservations are available. NOTE: This is a cashless campground. Only credit cards will be accepted through Recreation.gov or the Recreation.gov mobile app.

    Recreation

    Hiking at Wind Cave View rolling prairie vistas, ponderosa forests, and see wildlife in its natural environment. Wind Cave National Park has over 30 miles of hiking trails on the surface and provides visitors the opportunity to view pristine Black Hills scenery. Find out which trail is the best for you. Pet Friendly Hikes If you are traveling with a furry friend, Wind Cave has two pet friendly trails. The Prairie Vista trail leaves from the Visitor Center and the Elk Mountain Trail leaves from the amphitheater at the Elk Mountain Campground. Both trails are approximatly 1 mile in length. Become a Wind Cave Junior Ranger Kids of all ages can become a Wind Cave Junior Ranger. Complete the activity book, learn about the park, and take the pledge to earn a Junior Ranger badge.

    Natural Features

    Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit world of many resources. Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks. Visit Wind Cave's Natural Entrance You can still see the largest natural opening into Wind Cave without going on a tour. This small hole is one of the only known natural entrances into the cave. Lakota oral tradition speaks of how the first bison and humans emerged from this deeply spiritual place.

    Contact Info

    This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (605) 745-4600.

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    • Reservable
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    • Tents

    $12 - $45 / night

    Nathan L.'s photo of a cabin at Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch near Hill City, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch near Hill City, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch near Hill City, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch near Hill City, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch near Hill City, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch near Hill City, SD

    2. Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch

    53 Reviews
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    169 Saves
    Hill City, South Dakota
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    Erin W.'s photo of a cabin at Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD

    3. Sylvan Lake Campground — Custer State Park

    42 Reviews
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    418 Saves
    Custer, South Dakota

    Anyone who has camped at Sylvan Lake campground in South Dakota’s Custer State Park knows that Black Hills camping doesn’t get much better than this. Sylvan Lake Campground is one of eight designated campgrounds in Custer State Park, and one of the best public land destinations for camping in the Black Hills of southwest South Dakota. The region’s expanse of dense forests, rolling prairies and granite mountain peaks (the very same peaks that were used to form Mount Rushmore) offer photo-snapping tourists and laced-up explorers alike a chance to dive into the ecology of the American West. For campers looking for a comfortable and convenient basecamp for diving into the region’s scenery and activities, Sylvan Lake campground is the place to be for many reasons. First, the 40-site campground offers access to the popular swimming spot of Sylvan Lake, where campers might feel inclined to spend their entire stay on the rocky beach of this scenic body of water. There’s also access to multiple hiking trails, suitable for all skill levels, including a trail that takes you to the curious and beautiful Black Elk Peak, the highest summit-able point east of the Rocky Mountains. Both a family-friendly spot and a hardcore adventurer’s playground, Sylvan Lake is Black Hills camping for everyone.

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    Hannah S.'s photo of a cabin at Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD

    4. Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park

    29 Reviews
    93 Photos
    217 Saves
    Custer, South Dakota
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    Denise  T.'s photo of a cabin at Game Lodge Campground — Custer State Park near Keystone, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Game Lodge Campground — Custer State Park near Keystone, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Game Lodge Campground — Custer State Park near Keystone, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Game Lodge Campground — Custer State Park near Keystone, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Game Lodge Campground — Custer State Park near Keystone, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Game Lodge Campground — Custer State Park near Keystone, SD

    5. Game Lodge Campground — Custer State Park

    26 Reviews
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    141 Saves
    Keystone, South Dakota

    Centrally located in the park along US Hyw 16A near the Visitor Center, Peter Norbeck Outdoor Education Center, Tatanka Barn, and State Game Lodge, the Game Lodge Campground offers a bit of everything. Grace Coolidge Creek flows through the campground into a swimming beach near the playground.

    Open: April 1 - November 15 with full facilities (may change based on weather conditions) Open House Weekend - October 1 with cold water laundry November 16 - March 31 with comfort station closed, vault toilets and water hydrant available

    Located south of the Visitor Center, near the junction of US Hwy 16A and Wildlife Loop Road

    Staffed: Camp attendant and on-site campground host.

    Sanitation & Water: Flush toilets and showers (2 facilities), dump station, drinking water, vault toilets

    ADA & Accessibility: Camping Cabins GL 5 or Campsites (electric hookup) 3E and 26E

    State Game Lodge is ¼ mile west of the campground. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, State Game Lodge served as the Summer White House for President Calvin Coolidge in 1927. Coolidge General Store is 1 mile west of the campground.

    Amenities: Full service restaurant, Buffalo Safari Jeep rides, lodging and resort cabins, gift shop, laundromat, fishing licenses, convenience store & gift shop, fuel

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $26 - $55 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park near Custer, SD

    6. Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park

    21 Reviews
    24 Photos
    97 Saves
    Custer, South Dakota

    Located on the scenic Norbeck Byway away from the areas busy highways yet just one mile North of the historic city of Custer as you enter the heart of the Black Hills. Your adventure begins the minute you leave our gates. Just minutes from Crazy Horse, Sylvan Lake, The Needles, Jewel Cave, and Custer State Park. Easy access to Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, Sturgis, and all the Black Hills Area attractions. 100 unique sites situated in the tall, cool pines that make camping in the Black Hills an experience not soon forgotten. Sites range from full service to rustic and from private to group and family friendly, so that everyone can have the camping or RV experience they desire. ​​​ All the amenities with the cozy feeling of camping in a National Forest campground.

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    Michael M.'s photo of a cabin at Stockade South Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Stockade South Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Stockade South Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Stockade South Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Stockade South Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Stockade South Campground — Custer State Park near Custer, SD

    7. Stockade South Campground — Custer State Park

    17 Reviews
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    93 Saves
    Custer, South Dakota

    Custer State Park has five scenic lakes, each peaceful places to relax and enjoy the reflection of large granite boulders, fresh scented pines, and brilliant blue skies on the water. Out of these five lakes, Stockade Lake is the park’s largest and offers the most amenities for campers, making it an ideal location to explore the Black Hills whether in a large RV or a solo tent. Stockade Lake is also the only lake in Custer State Park that allows for all types of boats, so whether you want to make a little wake or canoe to a quiet cove, you’ll enjoy this beautiful opportunity to be out on the water.

    The roughly 2-mile Stockade Lake Trail is located close to the Stockade Lake South Campground. This loop climbs up through a pine forest and offers picturesque views of the lake, as well as the famous Cathedral Spires along Needles Highway. Campers also come to Stockade Lake for its swimming beach, playground, picnic areas, and close proximity to historic points of interest, such as the Gordon Stockade, the site of the first gold discovery in the Black Hills.

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $35 / night

    Bryan R.'s photo of a cabin at Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground near Keystone, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground near Keystone, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground near Keystone, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground near Keystone, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground near Keystone, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground near Keystone, SD

    8. Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground

    21 Reviews
    46 Photos
    139 Saves
    Keystone, South Dakota

    Spokane Creek sits in a valley on 24 picturesque acres just 7 miles south of Keystone. Spokane Creek offers a wide variety of accommodations from creek side tent sites (with or without water & electricity) to level, grassy RV sites (full or partial hookup) to cabins featuring multiple levels of comfort, size and convenience.

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    James P.'s photo of a cabin at Custer-Mt. Rushmore KOA near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Custer-Mt. Rushmore KOA near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Custer-Mt. Rushmore KOA near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Custer-Mt. Rushmore KOA near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Custer-Mt. Rushmore KOA near Custer, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Custer-Mt. Rushmore KOA near Custer, SD

    9. Custer-Mt. Rushmore KOA

    17 Reviews
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    68 Saves
    Custer, South Dakota

    You should see the Hills from here! Custer/Mt. Rushmore KOA is your central location for visiting all of the Black Hills. We are in the center of all five major Black Hills attractions: Mt. Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, Jewel Cave National Monument, Wind Cave National Park, and Custer State Park, within 6 to 23 miles of the campground. You can arrange tours with a local tour company that picks you up at your site. After a day of sightseeing, unwind at our tranquil campground among the ponderosa pines, just 3 miles west of Custer. Eat breakfast or dinner at the Buffalo Cafe, located inside the store.The kids will love our jumping pillow and playground. Seasonal activities (Memorial Day to Labor Day) include a heated pool (weather permitting). We offer 1 and 2-room camping cabins (No Air Conditioning), a Fully equipped deluxe cabin, 30 & 50-amp pull-thru and back-in sites, deluxe patio sites, and several types of tent sites, from primitive to upgraded. Free Wi-Fi, clean restrooms, an on-site store, laundry ($), dump station, firewood ($), picnic tables, and propane ($) are available. Rates are higher on June 30-July 7 and August 6-15 (Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Custer Cruisin' dates). No television service is provided; some sites can receive satellite reception.

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $60 - $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA near Hot Springs, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA near Hot Springs, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA near Hot Springs, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA near Hot Springs, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA near Hot Springs, SD
    Camper-submitted photo at Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA near Hot Springs, SD

    10. Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA

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    Hot Springs, South Dakota

    Camp under shady ponderosa pines in a quiet mountain setting. Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA is located at the southern end of the Black Hills, near Wind Cave National Park, Custer State Park, the Mammoth Site, Evans Plunge, the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary, Windcross Conservancy and the shops in historic downtown Hot Springs. Daily breakfasts are available to start your days off right (seasonal). All sites have picnic tables. Cabins have air-conditioning, ceiling fans, heaters, grills and porch swings. You'll also find free Wi-Fi and cable TV at all RV Sites. Enjoy the large heated pool, mini golf, basketball, volleyball, playground, community fire pit and recreation room.

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Recent Cabin Reviews near Wind Cave National Park

645 Reviews of 70 Wind Cave National Park Campgrounds


  • Zach H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Hart Ranch RV Resort
    Aug. 9, 2020

    Hart Ranch RV Resort

    Great RPI Resort campground

    If you have an RPI membership, this place is a no-brainer. It’s a huge and well maintained RV resort with tons of family friendly amenities. Onsite restaurant and convenience store with gas station. Large pool with hot tubs. Tennis, basketball, pickleball, and shuffleboard courts. Mini golf and an activity center that will loan you a variety of sports gear and well as rent bikes and golf carts. A massive dog park. Our kids also attended a 2 day horse camp onsite which was very fun for them and very reasonably priced. The list of activities is endless. Tons of kids biking around and playing, so easy for kids to make friends. They also have cabin rentals and a few tent sites. There’s a weekly rodeo held onsite during peak season. It’s 15 minutes from Rapid City and close to the Black Hills. If you are looking for a base camp to explore this area, Hart Ranch is a great choice.

  • Diane D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park
    Jul. 9, 2018

    Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park

    My favorite campground for the last 13 years. Peaceful Black Hills Magic

    Tent, RV sites as well as camping cabins . Horse stables and trail rides onsite.Walking distance to store and excellent restaurant. Wildlife includes bison, deer, birds...

  • Chad K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park
    Aug. 20, 2016

    Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park

    Nice!!

    We fell in love with Custer State Park on a trip to see Mount Rushmore. . We opted for a camping cabin upon arrival and were pleased with the cleanliness of the cabin and facilities. The view from our cabins poach was outstanding. The wildlife was well worth the expense compared to tent camping.

  • Sara S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park
    Jun. 13, 2016

    Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park

    amazing everything!

    We fell in love with Custer State Park on a trip to see Mount Rushmore. The vast expanse of the park is great as well as all of the great attractions and other natural areas so near. We opted for a camping cabin upon arrival and were pleased with the cleanliness of the cabin and facilities. The view from our cabins poach stellar overlooking a valley with some wildlife spotting :)

  • Lory A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort
    Jun. 14, 2024

    Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort

    This really is a resort.

    This is an unbelievable place. Very nice pull through sights, two pools, hot tub, laundry and nice bathrooms. They pay attention to details such as clean fire pits and no trash anywhere. Extremely safe for a family or a Solo Traveler. Wonderful playgrounds for children. Would definitely stay here again because there are so many ways to camp. Including teepees, cabins and glamping sites. This really is a true Resort.

  • M
    Camper-submitted photo from Stockade South Campground — Custer State Park
    Jun. 18, 2018

    Stockade South Campground — Custer State Park

    Delightfully Quiet Retreat

    Have stayed here in the Camping Cabins seven times in six years. This is the quietest campground in the entire Black Hills-- away from the highway, yet asphalt road leads to entrance. Near Stockade Lake- beach, fishing pier, boat launch. Campground shower house could use an upgrade, but is kept in very good cleanliness. Road to/between cabins can become a little dusty. upper cabins could use a modern rest room a little closer. Water good, hosts are helpful & accommodating. Cabins kept in good & clean conditions with really nice, unique decks on each cabin. Lakeside group site is fantastic area for groups/ family reunions who like to camp together , yet by themselves.

  • Sherry C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch

    Great location

    This is a huge campground with tons of options which is nice, it also is in a great Central location for Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Needles Highway, Windcave National Park and Mammouth Site so be sure to book a long enough stay.

    These were the least nice camping cabins on our road trip but nothing to complain about. Laundry facilities were good, great camp store and restaurant on site.

  • Kari T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Plenty Star Ranch - CLOSED
    May. 4, 2019

    Plenty Star Ranch - CLOSED

    Ranger Review: Warm, Welcoming Hosts, Countryside Camping at Plenty Star!

    As a Ranger on The Dyrt, I sometimes receive compensation for reviews like this one. We received a coupon code for The Dyrt's online product store in exchange for trying out the new online camping reservation system to make a reservation for Plenty Star Ranch.

    We reserved a campsite for Plenty Star Ranch through The Dyrt, and it was a breeze to go through the process. We were emailed the reservation information, payment was taken via bank card, and it all made the check-in process very fast upon arrival. We needed to change our camping date and all the contact information was in the email, so we called and owner Isa was more than understanding (it was going to storm, then snow, then get really windy for the night we reserved).

    This campground is actually a small, working ranch located right next to a bison ranch, which had just had about four bison calves born in the previous week. They were fun to watch run and play in the field next door. Plenty Star Ranch itself allows you to bring your own horses (for a small fee) and there is plenty of room for them to enjoy. There are cabins, campsites, and RV hook-ups, all conveniently located along the rural Highway 385 north of Pringle, SD.

    We planned to pitch a tent for the night, but the weather has been pretty harsh in the Black Hills this spring, and temperatures were going to be well below freezing overnight. We are hearty campers and planned to tough it out, but owner Isa insisted that we take one of their two cabins instead and upgraded our stay for no additional cost. My boys (8 and 12) and I stayed in their 3-person cabin which has a queen bed and a pull-out twin. They provided all the linens (though we used our own pillows by choice) and the cabin was nicely heated with electric heat. We definitely stayed much warmer that night than we would have been in a tent! It was super cozy and quiet in the cabin!

    The cabin is located about 50 yards from the public bathroom, which is also heated, well-lit, and attached to their garage. Parking is right next to the cabin, making it a breeze to unpack. There is a picnic table on the porch in front of the cabin, where we could cook and eat, as well as a table inside. In the morning I set up my Primus stove and made coffee, which I sat on the porch and enjoyed while watching whitetail deer and Canada geese stroll past. There is a goose nest right on the island in their pond, and I am sure it is neat to watch the goslings grow all summer!

    Tent camping sites are located in one of their former pastures, and we saw plenty of level, gravel RV sites with hook-ups around the main living area. There are two shower stalls next to the cabins that are ready for your solar shower bag to be attached (we thought that would be really fun), and in the off-season they allow guests to use their shower inside the main house. We didn't need to take them up on that since we were only staying one night, but they also invited us up in the morning for coffee and cocoa (usually out on the porch, but it was about 35 degrees that next morning- brr!).

    Isa and Jack (the owners) are very friendly, and were a lot of fun to chat with, I would definitely return to Plenty Star Ranch for another getaway evening or weekend in the future. They currently have plans to move their smaller 2-person cabin up into the canyon behind the main house and put it completely off-grid. It would be a perfect getaway for a couple, and what a gorgeous setting back in the hills!

    If you are looking for a quieter place to camp in the Black Hills, you should definitely consider Plenty Star Ranch, as it is only about 8 minutes south of Custer, but greatly removes you from the hustle and bustle of the tourist towns. It is just minutes from Wind Cave National Park as well, which is a must-do when you are in the area!

    One more thing to note: the only cell service in the immediate area of the ranch is AT&T. We knew that going into the weekend, so planned on not having service (we have Verizon), which for us is no big deal - after all, we were camping! :)

  • Becky M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA
    Sep. 6, 2021

    Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA

    Decent stop over

    Stopped on the way back to Colorado after visiting Mt Rushmore and Wind Cave NP. This is your classic KOA. Sites are close together, but there are trees so it’s not super sunny and hot. We stayed in a Camping Cabin, and it was exactly like you’d expect. Bathrooms are fairly clean, people were respectful of quiet hours, and the laundry room and dish washing sink is nice to have on a long road trip. Pretty good option if you’re passing through or need a break from the no-showers variety of national forest/park campgrounds. Most KOAs are pretty predictable and this one meets the standard.

  • Beth R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rushmore Shadows Resort
    Jun. 25, 2022

    Rushmore Shadows Resort

    Love this beautiful campground!

    This is a beautiful Good Sam Campground.

    We really loved this campground! It was close to the Black Hills, Custer State Park & Mount Rushmore. Had basketball court, pool, hot tub, laundry & bath house. Full hookups, level concrete pad & just perfect!

  • Amy C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Heartland RV Park And Cabins
    Jul. 21, 2020

    Heartland RV Park And Cabins

    Friendly Staff, Family Friendly

    The staff is so friendly, easy check in, very well kept, clean bathrooms and private showers. Pool and hot tub, close to everything. Campers observed quiet hours. We got a great nights rest, they offer a breakfast menu. We didn’t try but the option was there.

  • AJ L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rapid City KOA
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Rapid City KOA

    convenient

    There’s always an evening event and breakfast is available-do not miss out on the pancakes. Geared toward RVs but there are a few decent sites for small tent with trees for shade. Game room, pool and hot tub are fun but the showers make it enjoyable because they’re private.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rafter J Bar Ranch
    Jun. 21, 2024

    Rafter J Bar Ranch

    Beautiful campground

    The grounds are well maintained and groomed. It has a heated pool and hot tub, we didn’t use because a cold front came through the week we were there. If you have kids there is a big field where kids were running sound having fun next to a nice playground. The laundry room was super clean and machines all in working order.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Mystic Hills Hideaway
    Sep. 26, 2021

    Mystic Hills Hideaway

    In the trees

    This was a quite campground for us. All ATVs were shut down by 10:00 pm. They have ATV rentals there and plenty of them. The main log cabin had a small bar area and kitchen, food was good. Tables, booths and center room fireplace. A small room with souvenirs. Sell trail permits there. Maps for trails that leave from camp. They have permanent camp sites as well. Spacious sites but lots of trees to pull around. Pleasant people work there. Pet friendly.

  • Amy T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Rafter J Bar Ranch
    Jul. 27, 2018

    Rafter J Bar Ranch

    Great location in the Black Hills!

    This campground was absolutely gorgeous and a great place to stay while visiting the Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Devil’s Tower. We had a beautiful campsite in the “Ranch” section that had lots of trees and was a fair distance away from our neighbors. Showers/restrooms were clean and the laundry facilities and camp store were handy. Kids loved the pool, hot tub, basketball, and volleyball court. I loved the wide open feel of the campground and would definitely recommend to others visiting the area.

  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Heartland RV Park And Cabins
    Sep. 4, 2021

    Heartland RV Park And Cabins

    Tidy, Clean, Friendly, Attractions

    This 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. ???

  • Lawrence J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Lake Campground
    Jul. 31, 2021

    Beaver Lake Campground

    Just pulled in…

    But already I see several children playing and laughing having a great time, very nice enclosed play area with see saws swings and slides. Log cabins, nice layout, not at all a bad vibe. Seems everyone here is very friendly which isn’t always what we have experienced. They have a dog mascot who is very friendly. I’ll definitely want to come back and stay again.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Rafter J Bar Ranch
    Aug. 1, 2022

    Rafter J Bar Ranch

    Lives up to its reputation

    This was a wonderful campsite. It’s situated right in between Mt. Rushmore and The Crazy Horse Memorial. Plus it’s 5 minutes down the road from Hill City, SD with the normal amenities (grocery, fuel, restaurants, etc) plus wineries and breweries.

    The property is absolutely massive with great views all around. We were in the Lower Ranch Camp which we enjoyed. The site was gravel and deep with 50/30/20 amp electric, water and sewer and lots of space. There are laundry facilities in the bathhouses scattered around the property. The pool is heated with a hot tub and there was a small general store.

    This was a historic ranch and a stop for the stagecoaches.

    We will definitely stay here again the next time we pass through the Black Hills.

  • Jennie R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Legion Lake Campground — Custer State Park
    Jun. 17, 2017

    Legion Lake Campground — Custer State Park

    Give the grass some time to grow

    We stayed at a Legion Lake cabin in Custer State Park. The cabin was fantastic - comfey beds, kitchenette and private bathroom. But the area around the cabins and along the lake shore is recovering from construction, so you may want to give the grass some time to grow. It's pretty brown around the cabins currently. The lake is still lovely though, and Custer State Park is full of views and wildlife as always. One of my favorite places.

  • Tara S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park

    Small, Family-Friendly and Close to Everything!

    Our stay at Blue Bell Campground was one of the highlights of our recent cross-country road trip. With only 30 campsites suitable for tents or RVs, this was a nice spot to unwind after busy days within the park. 

    Unlike many of the other campgrounds in Custer, this one is not waterfront, so it is a bit quieter and more relaxed. Campsites are $21 (plus the entrance fee) for a standard tent site without hookups. Sites with electricity are $25, and camping cabins are $50 per night. 

    We stayed in one of the tent sites at the edge of the campground, so it was super quiet, but close to the amphitheater for ranger programs, as well as the bathhouse, and the Blue Bell Stables for trail rides.  

    There is so much to do in Custer State Park. We stayed for three days, but could easily have stayed longer. We hiked the Sunday Gulch Trail near Sylvan Lake, which was fantastic, drove all of the scenic drives, including the Needles Highway, The Iron Mountain Road, and the Wildlife Loop. We also swam in Legion Lake, which is the closest lake to Blue Bell, and canoed on Center Lake. 

    While we were there, we made friends with our camping neighbors, who all agreed that Blue Bell Campground was one of the nicest in the park. The campground hosts are incredibly nice and cell service was pretty good compared to other spots in the park.

  • Isa K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Plenty Star Ranch - CLOSED
    Nov. 5, 2018

    Plenty Star Ranch - CLOSED

    Easy access from Hwy 385 & the Mickelson Trail, friendly, peaceful & clean.

    Privately owned ranch setting with dispersed tent sites, 4 full RV hook-ups under huge old Willow Trees, 1 one-room camping log cabin for 2-3 people and 1 guestroom for 2 in the owners home.Toilet room with flush toilet and cold water sink, outdoor shower building for camping solar shower bags, hydrants with drinking water and electric outlets.Cabin and house guests may use one of the bathrooms/shower in our home.

    Coffee and tea in the mornings is served on our large porch. There you find WiFi and electric outlets for charging your devices.

    Free Parking in designated areas close to all the camp sites. Direct access to National Forest all around us.

    There is an approved large fire pit for campfires, otherwise no other fires on the ground allowed. We normally have fire wood for sale here.

  • Kari T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort
    Jun. 13, 2019

    Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort

    Ranger Review: Central Location with Little Highway Noise

    As a Ranger on The Dyrt, I sometimes receive compensation for reviews like this one. We received a coupon code for The Dyrt's online product store in exchange for trying out the new online camping reservation system to make a reservation for Buffalo Ridge Camping Resort. 

    We reserved a campsite for Buffalo Ridge Camping Resort through The Dyrt, and it was a breeze to go through the process. We were emailed the reservation information, payment was taken via bank card, and it all made the check-in process very fast upon arrival. We decided to change from a tent site to a log cabin and all the contact information was in the email, so we called and they made the change for us at the office. When we arrived they handed over the key and off we went. 

    Buffalo Ridge is conveniently located in Custer, South Dakota. It is at the location of the previous Flintstones Resort(my kids miss that place), and some of the playground equipment from the Flintstones Theme Park were located at the campground. My boys loved playing on the teeter-totters and in the old Flintstones car that were there. Good memories. The resort is sectioned into areas- a tent area, the glamping tipi area, two RV areas, and the cabins. There is a main building where you check in and they have a nice little gift shop with trendy, outdoorsy items and camping needs available. The heated pool is coming… they have broken ground behind the main building! However, since the pool is promised on their website, they partnered with another of the Custer Hospitality’s properties, Comfort Inn, which is across the road, and provide passes to the indoor swimming pool there until their pool is done. My sons were thrilled as the night we stayed at Buffalo Ridge it got down in the 30’s- that would have been a very chilly outdoor swim for June! 

    The RV sites are pretty typically spaced, and there are small trees throughout. The tent sites are large, have a fire ring, and some have picnic shelters as well as tables. There are two types of cabins, log (think KOA-style) and rustic. They sleep 4-5 comfortably. Cabins also have fire rings and picnic tables, and there are trash cans right outside the cabin! What a nice touch(you can tell we aren’t in bear country here!). There is a really nice, new laundry and shower facility and a bathroom building with two toilets and a very large outdoor sink for washing dishes. 

    The price for this campground is more than reasonable compared with others in the area! We were happy to see both their tent sites and their cabin prices were about$10 below the local competition. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful, and did their best to insure a positive stay. 

    The log cabin we stayed in did not have A/C, but they do provide a space heater(which we needed in June, believe it or not), but they are situated near the top of the ridge so get a nice breeze. There were two sets of beds inside, one twin bunk and one full-twin bunk. Five could easily sleep there. There is a nice porch with chairs and a swinging bench as well. Our sons asked if we could stay a second night, they enjoyed it so much! 

    Right now (as of June 2019) they are working on installing the outdoor pools, expanding the second RV area(looks almost done), they just paved the east entrance this week, and are putting in more gravel and possibly paving more of the main roads. It is going to be a very nice campground when it is finished, as it already has a great start! There were a ton of RV’s the night we stayed, and they have an employee that leads you to your site using a golf cart, which is always a nice touch. Class A’s fit easily into their sites, as well as RV’s with slides. Plenty of safe room for kids to run around and play as well. All around, we are very pleased to have Buffalo Ridge in our home town and will stay there again just for the fun of it!

    For the techies - excellent Wi-Fi service is included all over the campground, and there is a  very good 4G Verizon signal at the campground.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park
    May. 17, 2018

    Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park

    Beautiful Vistas

    In the off season, you get bare bones ie a pit toilet. Lots of space for tents and rvs. The RV sites do have water. You check in by filling out a slip and using the envelope provided. There is a beautiful open expanse to hike a buffalo literally right outside the camp ground. Take a tour of Wind Cave National Park while you’re there too.

  • Angie G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park
    May. 15, 2021

    Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park

    More than a National Park

    This campground is located in Wind Cave National Park and hardly ever fills to capacity. It is first-come, first-serve and $9 a night until they turn the water on and it increases to $18, but it’s a nice serene area with bison just outside the gates! You are surrounded by wildlife, and they have wonderful trails, 2 of which are pet-friendly. I stayed overnight to camp and got in line early to get tickets to the Entrance Cave tour. The tour was wonderful!

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    Camper-submitted photo from Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park
    Jul. 5, 2019

    Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park

    The sounds of nature surround you

    Simple campgrounds in Wind Cave National Park. The campground was well maintained and in great condition. The location can't be best as you're only 1 mile from the visitor's center and central to the park.

    There is a hiking path nearby that gets you up so you can view the amazing area surrounding you. We heard lots of animals through the night and loved it.

    Our only complaint was that the lights from the very simple bathrooms were so bright at night they ruined our night vision. Do not choose a site near the bathrooms.


Guide to Wind Cave National Park

Cabin camping near Wind Cave National Park offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cozy accommodations, perfect for families and nature lovers alike.

Explore the Wonders of Wind Cave National Park

Affordable Cabin Options for Every Budget

  • Prices for cabin camping can range from $25 to $50, depending on the season and amenities offered.
  • The Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch features cabins that provide a comfortable stay with access to various recreational activities.
  • At the Custer-Mt. Rushmore KOA, you can find well-equipped cabins that cater to families looking for a fun getaway.

Amenities and Activities to Enhance Your Stay

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