Blue Bell Campground — Custer State Park

Well maintained by friendly staff and hosts. It's nearing the end of the season, so the store wasn't well-stocked. Campsites have electric, which is great for chilly October nights. Showers are push-button with pre-set temp (warm, but not hot). AT&T cell service is great. Lots to see and do in this park. Beware of deer while driving--we've seen LOTS along the road.

This is a nice, reasonably priced campground for RVs, tents, and cabin rentals. Have various activities, a general store, lodge, and café. There are electrical hookups but no sewer or water hookups at each campsite. Dump station with potable water available. My wife and I enjoyed it and would stay again.

With so much to see and do at Custer State Park, it's nice to get rest and relaxation at a safe, clean, and we'll staffed site.

Sites are gravel, open with some ponderosa pines, showers are adequate with a push button and pre-set temperatures. No benches for placing clothing when drying hair. Facilities are clean. Electric hookups.

Super clean campsite with plenty of amenities. Sites are large and could easily accommodate a RV/trailer or 2+ cars/trucks.

We stayed in a rustic cabin - no water or bathroom. Only electric, heat/air. The cabin was perfect! We were able to put our hammock up between trees, there was beautiful hiking nearby with stunning views.

Not only is this state campground cheaper than other RV parks in the area, it is just a nice park. Bathrooms and showers are clean. Camp hosts are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.

I am a solo, female, camping alone. The site-hosts came banging on my car & yelling, and kicked me out in the middle of the night, stating that I canceled my reservation. I did NOT cancel my reservation. I have a credit card receipt for payment of my reservation. The host refused to look at any of my proving evidence that I paid for a site. 15E. They just kept yelling for me to “Get out!” And kicked me out at 9:30 PM, and leaving me stranded/homeless in South Dakota. I do not live in the state and had no idea what to do. They have endangered my safety. Do not stay here! They can kick you out whenever they want.

Great campground , clean bath house and level sites. Water near bath house to fill up tanks. Dump station coming to this campground in fall per campground host.

Extremely large sites in pine forest. Easy drives and parking with fairly level gravel pads on grass sites. Tent sites have large level tent pads. Central outdoor movie/program area with benches. Clean and cared for restroom & shower facilities. Campstore, restaurants and horse riding stable in/near campground. Kind, friendly and knowledgeable camp hosts make this my all time favorite campground!

Easy to get to everything but no privacy

Located near Blue Bell Lodge. 29 total cabins to rent for various prices and sizes. Located conveniently next to the lodge (which has a restaurant) and a small gas station.

https://custerresorts.com/lodges-and-cabins/blue-bell-lodge/

What a beautiful campground. We were at 5E. It was a great site. And the pine smell in the air when we set up camp was heavenly. Great shade. Just close/far enough from the bathrooms which were clean and well maintained, if a little dated. Next time we make this trip I hope we can get this campground and stay longer!

We were out exploring and stopped at the cafe to eat while driving around. It was good food with friendly staff.

We were able to enjoy a beer from the bar.

I used the cafe bathroom which was very clean although the decor was a bit outdated and several lightbulbs were out.

The sites are electric only sites with 30a, 50a, and 20a. Plenty big to accept most rigs. I traveled with a 35 ft travel trailer and had room for my truck in my site. They have nice restrooms with showers, trash service is close by throughout the campground, and the camp hosts were phenomenal. You can purchase firewood from the general store right before the entrance if they are closed you can go to the restaurant across the street and pay for it and pick up a couple bundles of wood. The picnic tables are in great shape and the fire rings are also in great shape.

July 2019  Blue Bell. Beautiful. Nice restaurant and store. They offer a hay ride and cook out which sounds like lots of fun.

Picturesque, lots of tree cover. Close to most of what Custer St Park has to offer.

Stopped at Custer State Park enroute to the Badlands- what a GREAT place! I was not expecting such beautiful, forest scenery. I stayed in a tent at the Bluebell campground and it was a great experience. Nicely spaced sites, clean restrooms, and a beautiful setting makes this a campground I hope to spend time at again! I could dedicate a whole trip to Custer Park I now realize! I was there when the buffalo had just been rounded up so I could see them all. The short hike around Sylvan Lake was relaxing and lovely. Driving the wildlife loop was also a highlight. Lots to do in and near this nice state park! This is a park and campground I would recommend :)

We really enjoyed Custer State Park, and this was a nice campground.

Exceptionally large park. This is closest to the southern entrance. We had bison herds South of us and North. We never managed to make it East where the long trail is, which seems to be known for wildlife. We had easy access to the West exit and had a great dining experience as well as quick access to all the local monuments. The campground was very peaceful. The showers and bathrooms were very clean. There is a centrally located atrium for events that we didn't see used. We ended up next to a group of young college age people who were spread out and noisier than most, but that was just our luck. We had a break in the tree line to see stars from our tent. There is a gas station and store right at the campground. We didn't plan enough time to give the hiking trails a chance. This campground does have horse trails.

Loved this campground. Very clean and easy to get to. The wildlife was amazing here. Kids enjoyed the movie night and the trails.

Clean facilities with quiet neighbors. Many come for one night and head out the next day. Firewood was a bit wet/moldy which made for smoky fires, but the campground hosts and all the park staff were super helpful! No privacy between sites as its wide open beneath amazing ponderosa pines.

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...

Great cabin with lots of comforts and a fireplace. Gorgeous area in the Black Hills with abundant wildlife, hiking trails, sights to see etc. Had the 1st snow flurries of the season!

This campground was great! Good fire pits and picnic tables with a great view. Showers workes well and were warm. Campstore had the basics. The location was great in Custer State Park, near great hikes and bouldering areas. Best campsite I've stayed at in a while.

This is a beautiful campground with great hiking trails. There is a wildlife loop in Custer State Park which is a must do. The campground is close to a restaurant with great food. This is one of the most beautiful campgrounds we have ever been to...make sure you check it out.

We LOVED Blue Bell and Custer State Park! The campgrounds were very clean and quiet. Camp hosts were very knowledgeable and available if needed. Evening programs offered every night were educational and entertaining for the most part. We stayed in a tent site which had a wonderful tent box that accommodated our 17'x8' tent rather well. Metal picnic table and fire pit were well maintained with ample room on this large site. Showers, flush toilets, potable water, and garbage area are centrally located on the grounds (a bit of a walk from the tent sites but made for a much quieter stay). Loved the location close to the wild life loop! Wild turkey, rabbit, and deer roam the grounds regularly. No mosquitos, wolves, or bear in this area (we did hear coyote regularly) which was a very pleasant surprise. We loved it here and can't wait to visit again!

Located in Custer State Park, just a couple miles away from the entrance to the wildlife loop. Lots of great hiking, cycling, and horseback riding in the area, as well as Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, Mt. Rushmore, and Crazy Horse Monuments all within 30-45 minutes. There is a horseback riding stable located at the entrance to the campground. Campground has large RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and small cabins. Showers (cost included in campground fee) and bathrooms are sparkling clean and warm. We camped here the day it opened for the season (May 1) and were able to find a site upon arrival, but the high season books out a year in advance, so reserve early. All reservations must be done through their online system (which was not working properly on our phone) or over the phone because there is no office onsite. (http://travel.campsd.com/Reserve-A-Campsite) Firewood is sold onsite.