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Best Dispersed Camping near Wind Cave National Park

105 Reviews

With views of the Black Hills, open prairies, and pine forests, some of the best camping spots are in Wind Cave National Park. Near Hot Springs, SD, campers can stock up on camping supplies before pitching their tents. Campgrounds around the South Dakota park accommodate RV drivers, and also offer cabins and yurts as additional sleeping options. Backpack through the park watching birds perch calmly on the backs of bison. Elk and pronghorn antelopes also roam the prairies and forests. Campsites by the cave are a prime opportunity to discover the underground marvels that include the famous Wind Cave, and the subterranean chambers known as the Post Office and Elk’s Room.

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Wind Cave National Park (27)

    1. North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping

    26 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    18 miles
    Website

    "Black Hills can be hard to find cheap or free camping during busy season. Great free camp down a gravel/dirt road with cows on both sides and one in the road (it moved eventually)."

    "We've been fulltiming since January and this was the first place we actually stayed the whole 14 day limit."

    2. RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest

    26 Reviews
    Hill City, SD
    23 miles
    Website

    "My Son and I stayed here while visiting Mount Rushmore and the surrounding area's other attractions. There's a lot of dispersed spots here but most spots don't have a fire ring that I could see."

    "The road to get in was very rocky and steep! We decided to go out a different way and it was even worse then the way in. Luckily our promaster van was able to get us out safely."

    3. Cold Springs School Road by Beaver Creek

    2 Reviews
    Pringle, SD
    2 miles

    "This is a dispersed site that is near the entrance to Wind Cave National Park. The road in is wide and smoothly graveled. This spot has room for a small camper - our bus backed in fine."

    4. Cold Springs School Road - Forest Road Pull Out

    3 Reviews
    Pringle, SD
    2 miles
    Website

    5. Black Hills Dispersed Site - Hwy 89

    2 Reviews
    Pringle, SD
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 673-9200

    "Gps route was a little off. Just an hour from Rushmore."

    6. Cicero Peak Road Dispersed Campsite

    1 Review
    Pringle, SD
    9 miles

    "The drive up the road is extremely rocky and we needed 4x4 over some of the rocks. Slow careful driving and you can make it in most SUVs but I wouldn’t recommend a van."

    7. Glen Erin Roadside Camp

    2 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    12 miles

    "The pull off is at the exact coordinates given and it’s on the left."

    "Large dry tree trunk piles next to site and across road. Plenty of sky. No shade on vehicle but trees to put a chair under for shade. Quiet."

    8. Camp Bob Marshall Dispersed

    3 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    15 miles

    "We went a bit more off the path by turning right, going up past a water treatment plant and parking near the end of the road. It was secluded and pretty. Lots of coyotes in the area."

    "Dispersed Camping off the main road thru Custer State Park that is National Forest. Turn on the road that marks the Bob Marshall Camp. You pass a water treatment area and go thru the gate."

    9. Spring Creek Road

    8 Reviews
    Hill City, SD
    22 miles

    "Was easy to drive in. The road wasn’t too rough. Got there in the dark was able to find a spot, can be hard to see the turn off to the sites at night."

    "The turn off from the highway is easy to find. Smaller trailers or overlanding setups are best here. It may not be so kind for getting trailers turned around."

    10. Needles Highway Dispersed Site

    5 Reviews
    Hill City, SD
    21 miles
    Website

    "The location by the road has a pull-through and could fit a decent size camper. Get there early as it's taken most nights ."

    "Nothing special, but the location is good ! Stayed at the first spot when you pull in because I didn’t want to take my sedan up either bumpy hills. Would recommend 4wd for any site other than 1"

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Guide to Wind Cave National Park

Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota, where you can immerse yourself in nature without the constraints of traditional campgrounds. This area offers a variety of spots that cater to different camping styles, from secluded sites to those with easy access to popular attractions.

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Activities while free camping near Wind Cave National Park

  • Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity of North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping to numerous trails that wind through the picturesque Black Hills.
  • Fishing opportunities abound near sites like Spring Creek Rd Mine Site Dispersed, where you can enjoy a peaceful day by the water.
  • For those who enjoy off-roading, the area around Glen Erin Roadside Camp offers several trails that cater to adventurous spirits looking to explore the rugged terrain.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Wind Cave National Park is North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping with a 4.5-star rating from 26 reviews.

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