Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park
Shari  G.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed May. 23, 2017

Easy access to Wind Cave National Park

This national park campground is located less than a mile from the visitor’s center and is in the beautiful Black Hills area of South Dakota. Wind Cave is worth a stop, as it is one of the most unique caves we’ve seen.  It is surrounded by grasslands, so not many trees in the main campground which can be quite hot during the summer months -- bring a canopy for shade. All RV sites are simply pull outs from the main road, which doesn’t allow for a great deal of privacy during the busy season.  No hookups available, but drinking water and dishwashing sink is available during the main season. If the water is not turned on yet, the visitor’s center has a water bottle filler that you can use. Each site has a nice fire pit and picnic table. Bison and other large wildlife are kept out of the campground with fencing, but mountain lions have been seen in the area. Firewood is by donation onsite. Fee during the off season was $9 per night!

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  • Review photo of Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park by Shari  G., May 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park by Shari  G., May 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park by Shari  G., May 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park by Shari  G., May 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park by Shari  G., May 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park by Shari  G., May 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park by Shari  G., May 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park by Shari  G., May 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park by Shari  G., May 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Elk Mountain Campground — Wind Cave National Park by Shari  G., May 23, 2017