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Oreville Campground, near Custer, South Dakota, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills National Forest. With a mix of tent, RV, and glamping options, it caters to various camping styles while providing a laid-back atmosphere.

The campground is known for its friendly hosts who are eager to share local tips and help you navigate the site. Visitors have noted the clean facilities, including daily-maintained bathrooms, and the availability of firewood for cozy campfires. As one camper mentioned, “The hosts here are very friendly and helpful,” which adds to the welcoming vibe of the place.

You’ll find yourself close to major attractions like Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park, making it easy to explore the area. The campground is right off the highway, so while there’s some road noise during the day, it quiets down at night, allowing for peaceful stargazing under dark skies. Plus, there are bike trails nearby for those looking to stretch their legs.

While the sites can feel a bit open and close to the road, many campers appreciate the convenience and the beautiful rock formations that add character to the surroundings. Whether you’re just passing through or planning a longer stay, Oreville Campground offers a friendly and accessible base for your adventures in the Black Hills.

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Location

Oreville Campground is located in South Dakota

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Directions

In Hill City, SD, at intersection of East Main St. (US Rt. 16) and Deerfield Rd. (County Rt. 308), take US Rt. 16 south 5.2 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.

Coordinates

43.8747222 N
103.6144444 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

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  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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15 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 7, 2025

Great for visiting Mt Rushmore or Crazy Hourse NP

Nice park, small 20 sites, but was available without reservation. On site host. Trees and shade. Right off highway, yet quiet and pretty secludded. $26 or half price with senior pass. No hookups.

Site#13. in 40 foot Class A
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 14, 2025

Good, Simple Campground

It's easy access to the Black Hills and Custer, right off the highway. Car noise can be an issue. Only pit toilets but they were very clean! Good for sleeping a couple of nights while adventuring during the day.

Site15
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2025

Good Stop for Visiting NP

This was a great spot for visiting the National Parks (Mt. Rushmore, Jewel Cave, and Wind Cave). The Crazy Horse monument to visit just up the road from the campground. Also nearby are 2 scenic drives; Needles Hwy, Mountain Rd (Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway). Beautiful scenic drives but make sure you drive them up from the Custer State Park where they begin. There 16 sites of various sizes to accommodate tents and RVs.

Site9
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by Mark J., July 8, 2025
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by Mark J., July 8, 2025
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by Mark J., July 8, 2025
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Reviewed Sep. 12, 2024

Great host but wouldn’t return

Very nice host. Campsite extremely close to road with traffic noise. Worst smelling bathrooms I’ve come across and the smell drifted across the campsites.

Site5
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jun. 18, 2024

Great Staff, Nice Spot, Clean

The hosts here are very friendly and helpful sharing information about the area as a whole and everything you need to know about the campsite. They were very accommodating and gave us ideas on how to navigate the campsite roads to best park our large rig, tow dolly, and tow vehicle. Some spots are right along the highway but it was surprisingly quiet in the evening. Bathrooms are cleaned daily but there are no showers onsite. You cannot fill up your water tank here but can fill up small amounts of water. Firewood was $7 per bundle. Shaded spot and our starlink worked surprisingly well here given the trees.

Site003
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jul. 19, 2022

Good spot

Nice spot close to Mount Rushmore. Got a bit of road noise from the main road. Really cool rock wall behind the camp site the kids are able to climb and play on.

Site8
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by Patrick W., July 19, 2022
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by Patrick W., July 19, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 13, 2022

Nice and spacious

The individual sites are nice. Half are first come, first serve. The road noise is there, but after a bit you don’t notice it. Bathroom is clean and there’s a bike trail across the road if you’re up for a walk.

Site18
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by todd , June 13, 2022
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by todd , June 13, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 10, 2022

Really nice

Yes, this campground is right off of the highway so there is road noise, but it is very convenient and very nice. The campground host is new, and this is his first time hosting (2022). He is very nice and made me feel welcome. The site I was in (15) was one of the more private sites. I tried to climb the hill behind it, but there was a barb wire fence just below the summit. Considering how busy this place will get, it is well maintained

Site15
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by Leslie B., June 10, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 11, 2021

GREAT campground in the Black Hills Forest

This is a no hookups campground, but it’s on the Crazy Horse Memorial Highway…so it’s close to the Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, Custer National Park and the two little towns of Custer and Hill City. (It is a heavily traveled highway, so if road noise bothers you, ask for a site toward the back of the campground.) Very dark skies here…beautiful star gazing. Lots of bike and ATV trails in The Black Hills and forests.

Hill City has an 1880s steam train you can take to Keystone, and lots of quirky little shops downtown. Custer is genuine South Dakota with Trading Posts, Western Art Galleries, and Buffalo statues all over town. (I’ve no idea how many, I am still trying to figure that out).

The Camp Hosts are super friendly and helpful, and gave us a great deal of local info. They were very knowledgable about the area. There are pit toilets right down the hill from our site. There is a common water spigot beside the pit toilets, but none at sites and no electric.

I reserved the place for two weeks online…it seems most folks stay only a night or two, but we have solar that keeps the lights on and the fridge and freezer running, so we are good. Generator hours are 8am to 8pm. Spacious, fairly level gravel sites with picnic tables, and fire rings. Lots of trees if you want them or few if you have solar (leave a note when you reserve or call and ask the camp host.) There have been sites available (1 or 2 at least) most days but it’s Friday and it’s filling up. Cell phone coverage is pretty impossible without a hotspot or antennae to help pull the signal to your site. There is good connectivity up the road a mile or so, also inHill City and Custer.

SiteSite 006
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by Paula C., September 11, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 11, 2021

Close to the highway, but too nice to care.

So nice that even the very adjacent highway noise isn't a big deal, though you might want to sleep with a white noise app if you're sensitive to that sort of thing. We stayed at the particularly beautiful site 8 adjacent to a~35' rock wall, which you can climb to the top with a little effort. Site 12 offers the most privacy, also further from the road. New vault toilets and drinking water spigot, scenic and very well maintained. Close to all the area's natural attractions.

Site8
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by Camp Comet , July 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by Camp Comet , July 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by Camp Comet , July 11, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 12, 2021

Good, not great campground

The best thing about this campground was the host. He keeps a clean, if primitive, campground and seems genuinely interested in the comfort of the guests. Poor Verizon reception. Clean vault toilets, no sanitizer or hand wash stations tho.

Site19
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Oreville Campground by Julie H., June 12, 2021
Reviewed May. 28, 2020

Right off the road

This little national forest campground is right off the main road. It’s quite open so not super private. Road noise during the day but was quiet at night. Not bad, it did in a pinch but not a destination.

Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019

Great Stopover for Late Night Drives

We were in and out late night and early morning so we didn't get to see it in the daylight but it fit the bill for an overnight stop. 

Nice grassy spots next to the highway. 

Not a lot of privacy.

$20 a night. 

Pit toilet bathrooms, fire rings and picnics tables.

Month of VisitSeptember

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Oreville Campground?

Oreville Campground allows vehicles up to 99 feet.

Are fires allowed at Oreville Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Oreville Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Oreville Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Oreville Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Oreville Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Oreville Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Oreville Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Oreville Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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