Best Dispersed Camping in South Dakota

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363 Reviews of 53 South Dakota Campgrounds


  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 29, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    Great Camping / Views

    This is a great dispersed site right next to The Badlands National Park. In October, there were only about 20 campers at most (lots of available space). The views from here are amazing, as well as sunrise and sunset. It can get quite windy. Very quiet!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 22, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    Great Views

    This was an our first time dispersed camping so we weren’t sure exactly what to expect. There were lots of campers (probably 20 other cars), but the views are unmatched. Waking up at dawn and watching the sunrise over the Badlands is breathtaking! Really easy access. We saw people with all size trailers parked. Lots of space to spread out. Not much for privacy, but with views like that, who cares!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Bob Marshall Dispersed
    Oct. 22, 2024

    Camp Bob Marshall Dispersed

    Beautiful and remote

    Several spots along the Bob Marshall camp road to pull off and camp. 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. No camp fires when we were there due to dry conditions. The road after the turn off was in rough shape. I wouldn’t take a trailer up it, but we were in a large SUV and it was just fine. A great place to disperse camp in the state park. We stayed two nights.

  • Makenzie S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road
    Oct. 15, 2024

    Spring Creek Road

    Very Quiet Cozy Area

    Loved this area, saw many deer near sunset, very peaceful and quiet. Tent camping it was easy to find a site since we didn’t go too far, but if you have an big RV you might need to go further down the road. Otherwise very pretty especially with the creek right next to us.

  • stephen W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 13, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    Outside the Badlands/trip tip

    Loved the close proximity to the badlands literally just down the road from the scenic loop. Plenty of spaces this time of year had my pic. Only downside was the wind which died down in the evening. Stars were fantastic. Wall drug had free water. Oh and I came in from Mitchell SD from the east and skipped the highway and took HWY 248 which runs paralell but I had the road to myself for 2 hours what a peace scenic ride.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
    Oct. 4, 2024

    The Wall Boondocking Dispersed

    Can’t get better than free

    Great spot, lots of campers here, but still found a spot. Watch out for grumpy old coot who parks right where everyone drives in and then tells you to slow down coz it’s too dusty. Hey mate drive further in and there’s no traffic! Duh.

  • michael V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping
    Oct. 4, 2024

    North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping

    Nice and secluded

    About 8-10 spots along the road, all flat and plenty of space for whatever you’re camping with. Chances are you’ll be a ways away from other campers. Great spots to get away from the crowded campgrounds.

  • michael V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from The Wall Boondocking Dispersed
    Oct. 4, 2024

    The Wall Boondocking Dispersed

    Great views, easy to get to

    A lot of campers of all kinds as it is free and right outside the park but it’s easy to get to and views are amazing. Regardless of the amount of people there tons of area to set up so doubtful someone won’t get a spot.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Road
    Sep. 28, 2024

    Spring Creek Road

    Secluded, quiet, dispersed sites close to lots of Black Hills attractions.

    The road in was fairly easy to find and smooth. I drove all the way to the end of the road to check out the sites and turned around and went back to the one I liked the best. There was only one other camper set up down along the stream and the couple there looked comfortable. I chose a nice level turn out that I could drive my pickup and ATV trailer into and was able to drive through the spot so I didn't have to back in or out. It was a very pretty site next to the road and big enough for my 30' rig. It was level enough that it only took one block under one wheel of the ATV trailer I had my roof top tent mounted on. Traffic was light and only about half a dozen vehicles passed my site the evening I was there. No problem with dust from the traffic. There were signs that cattle were in the area but I didn't see any. Probably not a place you would want to spend a lot of time staying at unless you planned to use it as a base for hitting all the tourist spots around Deadwood and Keystone. The main problem is the sites are nearly all too small for more than one camper so if you are traveling with other campers you won't be able to park close together.  The sites are fairly far apart, more suitable for lone campers looking for a spot to rest for a night or two. No amenities and cell service was hit or miss but the price was right (free). I would definitely stay here again if I was passing through the area.

  • Ben H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest
    Sep. 26, 2024

    RD 356 Dispersed Site Black Hills National Forest

    Nice

    Camping area near Mount Rushmore. I was able to find a camping area without a problem. The road does have some bumps in it but overall you do not need a four-wheel drive. The spot I camped at I was able to have decent Verizon signal however the area is a bit spotty for Verizon. The area seems to not allow for campfires. Trails nearby. One Trail is gated off and seems to mainly be a horse trail. Some of the camping spots seem to support larger vehicles. Also had a good view.

  • Ken G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 25, 2024

    Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

    Beautiful view from top of cliff, but windy

    We camped here on a Sunday night.  Lots of campers along a road which was about 6 miles long along the top of a cliff.  We thought we found a nice spot away from others, but two huge campers pulled in after dinner right next to us on the opposite side of the road.  Beautiful view of the badlands and we enjoyed watching the sunset from our site.  After we went to bed, the wind picked up big time and howled for several hours.  It was strong enough to shake the trailer.  It died down before midnight.  You can't really hike down into the badlands from the cliff so the only place to walk is along the top of the cliff past the other campers.  No services, but free.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Belle Fourche Dispersed Site
    Sep. 21, 2024

    Belle Fourche Dispersed Site

    Beautiful Sunrise

    Rolled in late night. Woke up to a beautiful sunrise next to the reservoir. Plenty of sites to choose from with vault toilet close enough to walk between sites.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Spring Creek Rd Mine Site Dispersed
    Sep. 11, 2024

    Spring Creek Rd Mine Site Dispersed

    Simple overnight stop

    I was able to drive to this spot easily in a car for a quick overnight stop. There is a section in the beginning that doesn't allow camping, but once you are farther back in it looks like there are several spots. No campfires. Verizon cellular worked there.

  • Alesha H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oacoma Flatts
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Oacoma Flatts

    Beautiful location next to the river

    Can't beat free! It's close to I-90, so not much driving off the freeway to get here, and it's in a beautiful location next to the Missouri River and a farm with rolls of bailed hay that made for a beautiful sunrise photos. Be careful after a rain, as there can be muddy areas where a heavy vehicle could get stuck. We camped in our Ford Transit, but saw some people in a tent next to us. Quiet and peaceful. As two single women, we felt safe to camp here, which is always appreciated!

  • Scott J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Oacoma Flats
    Sep. 2, 2024

    Oacoma Flats

    Labor Day trip to SD overnight

    We pulled in off i90 at about 8:30 on Labor Day weekend. It was our first time boondocking and we were pleasantly surprised that there were other campers out here enjoying and plenty of room to park.

    Overall it feels safe and our dog loved the river!

    We would recommend.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping
    Aug. 26, 2024

    North Pole Rd Dispersed Camping

    North Pole Rd Dispersed

    The sites are located about 2 miles from the main road at the top of the hill. It is a dusty gravel road in good condition. There are open areas and areas in the scattered pine trees. Great views. The traffic along the road is sparse. You don’t feel crowded but can see some other campers. Great area!

  • TexasRe D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite
    Aug. 24, 2024

    Mount Roosevelt Road Dispersed Campsite

    We went, we saw

    We were hauling a 20 ft camper looking to find the pull through spot we saw on the maps. The gravel road was accessible and pretty easy with the camper. We got to our spot just before sunset and only had one neighbor, though we passed a few tenters going up the road. Our spot was nice and a short walk to a vault toilet and trailhead. The trail led to a cool tower that we climbed to watch the sunset. Overall great spot and we’ll worth the short drive of the highway.