Best RV Parks & Resorts in South Dakota

South Dakota RV parks support diverse camping needs with facilities across the Black Hills region and beyond. Heartland RV Park provides level spots with full hookups and proximity to major attractions including Mount Rushmore. "Great park clean and quiet with full hookups. Sites are clean however a little narrow. All sites are pull through," notes one camper about Sleepy Hollow Campground. Sturgis RV Park accommodates large motorhomes up to 45 feet with ample room for towed vehicles, particularly valuable during the annual motorcycle rally. Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort maintains clean facilities with concrete pads that provide stability for larger rigs during extended stays.

Most RV campgrounds throughout South Dakota operate seasonally, typically from May through September, though some extend their season into October. Pull-through sites predominate at commercial parks, while state park campgrounds generally offer back-in spaces that may require more careful maneuvering. Highway noise affects several parks situated along major routes, particularly those near I-90. Cell service varies significantly across the state, with stronger signals near population centers and potential dead zones in more remote areas. Dump stations, propane refill services, and laundry facilities are common amenities at larger parks, though availability should be confirmed when booking. Many parks experience full capacity during summer weekends and special events, necessitating advance reservations, especially for prime motorhome sites with water, electric, and sewer connections.

Best RV Sites in South Dakota (418)

    1. Heartland RV Park And Cabins

    13 Reviews
    Hermosa, SD
    Website
    +1 (605) 255-5460

    "Long term stay. Great rates. All staff very courteous. All facilities clean and well maintained. Level gravel pull through sites of varying sizes. Each site has grass area except on the new end."

    "During a hot week mid June, we were grateful for full hookups, clean shower facilities, and a (small) pool to keep cool BUT the little trees beside each site provide no shade for the rigs."

    2. Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park

    26 Reviews
    Custer, SD
    Website
    +1 (605) 673-3600

    "The staff are friendly and I love the showers for they are private little rooms. They have a playground, laundry and these cute little kegs you can stay overnight in. I would recommend this place."

    "Campground Review: If you are looking for a family and pet friendly place to camp while visiting the Black Hills South Dakota area, look no further!!"

    3. Horse Thief Campground and RV Resort

    19 Reviews
    Hill City, SD
    Website
    +1 (800) 657-5802

    "Sites are gravel for the RV, reasonably level, and very well maintained. Most are pull through. Hookups are in very good condition. Each site had plenty of grassy area with tables and fire pit. "

    "It is bordered by the Black Hills Natl. Forest. It has site for tent camper, pop-ups and bigger RV's and cabins. Due to the topography you will have to do some leveling."

    4. Heartland RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Hermosa, SD
    Website
    +1 (605) 593-1449

    $30 - $70 / night

    "We stayed in our 34 foot trailer in a “large RV site.” The sites are sort of close together, but we’ve stayed in parks where you’re much closer. You get a nice grass strip with a fire ring."

    "Level spots. Fenced in dog park. Restaurant and bar on site with live music. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean restrooms and laundry facilities.  Close to Custer State Park, Crazy Horse and Mt."

    5. New Frontier RV Campground

    13 Reviews
    Pierre, SD
    Website
    +1 (605) 895-2604

    "From back-ins to Pull through 110-30-50 amp full hook-ups you will enjoy the peaceful atmosphere with trees or if you need a sky view there is that too. Guest service is above and beyond."

    "Every site is a gravel pull through with full hookups and trash containers are close to every sight. They also offer free popcorn and coffee. I saw a nice swing set, slide, and basketball goal."

    6. Holy Smoke Resort

    8 Reviews
    Keystone, SD
    Website
    +1 (605) 666-4616

    "Nice centrally located RV park with 14-15 large pull-through sites with full water, sewer and 30/50 amp hookups."

    "It offers spacious pull-through sites, with giant trees and full hook ups. There’s no frills but we didn’t need any! The location is perfect."

    7. River View RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Fort Pierre, SD
    Website
    +1 (605) 280-6266

    $30 - $45 / night

    "Campsites are close together with full hookups. Many amenities are offered on site such as horse shoes, Egg grills, mice playground dog walk, showers, laundry, and cable TV in the clubhouse"

    "Beautiful views and there are benches placed around the campground to enjoy them. Level sites with full hookups. Large, spotlessly clean bathrooms. Helpful and friendly owners."

    8. Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort & Cabins

    10 Reviews
    Spearfish, SD
    Website
    +1 (605) 722-1800

    "We wanted to spend a couple of days in the Black Hills and also needed full hookups and laundry after about a week of boondocking - Elk Horn Ridge gave us that and more."

    "This is definitely a large RV destination resort. Very nice and well kept. Bath houses have private showers with their own toilets and sink. Very clean."

    9. Rapid City RV Park & Campground

    10 Reviews
    Rapid City, SD
    Website
    +1 (605) 342-2751

    $65 - $100 / night

    "RV full hook up was convenient and easy to access. Sites were level and easy to pull through."

    "The staff was very kind and found us a fire pit when we asked! It’s off a highway but the site is around woods so it’s peaceful."

    10. American Inn & RV Park

    11 Reviews
    Fort Pierre, SD
    +1 (605) 669-2461

    "Great spot for an over night or extended stay. Close to the highway, there’s restaurants and gas stations within walking distance. Perfect for what we needed, a quick, friendly stop."

    "Just a simple campground with full hookups, both 30 and 50 amp. Most sites have some trees. We didn't use the showers or bathrooms. No play equipment if you have children."

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RV Park Reviews in South Dakota

2772 Reviews of 418 South Dakota Campgrounds


  • rThe Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 10, 2021

    Tower Campground

    Friendly but noisy

    Very friendly and accommodating staff. This park is open year round and well set up for cold weather, the water spigot is heated so if you invest in a heated water line and have an insulated camper you should be good for the cold. Many units were tucked in for winter with skirting and large external propane tanks. The negatives are noise and lights. Highway noise was very very loud. Easy to see outside but not a lot of camp feel. Bright light through skylites while sleeping. Didn’t use bathrooms or showers so no comment on facilities.

  • p
    Nov. 4, 2022

    Heartland RV Park And Cabins

    Nice Place

    Long term stay. Great rates. All staff very courteous. All facilities clean and well maintained. Level gravel pull through sites of varying sizes. Each site has grass area except on the new end. It is very close to the highway, so there is a lot of road noise. Other than that our stay here has been excellent. Good cell reception. Standard campground wifi, but good reception. Haven't used cable. Nice enclosed dog exercise area. Playground for kiddies. It is off season, so pool, tennis court and some other facilities closed right now. We will be leaving the end of November, but after having been at several campgrounds over the past 2 years, this will be our go to place in the Rapid City area from now on.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 12, 2025

    River City Campground

    Did Not Meet the Mark

    We had read that this campground (CG) could be confusing to find, but following our GPS and the confirmation email instructions, we had no major issues. Coming off I-90, we turned right at a Food Mart and followed the road and“River City” sign through a small industrial area that borders the CG. Per the email, we drove straight in and went to our assigned pull-through site 90 with full hookups. The gravel site was level, with utilities placed toward the rear and the sewer hookup at the very end. We needed 20’ of sewer hose. Water pressure was decent (~45 psi) and the 50-amp electric worked well. After setting up, we picked up an envelope from the info board that his additional CG info by the one-room shower house and paid the required $50 cash for our overnight stay. The email mentioned we could contact the camp host if needed. We had 2 bars on Verizon and 3 on T-Mobile. There would be no issues with satellite reception—there are no mature trees. There’s no CG Wi-Fi. There’s one row of pull-through sites that are packed tightly together. This seems to be where the overnighters go. Each has a metal-wheel fire pit, but if your neighbor lights a fire, it could be dangerously close to your rig. Our site had no picnic table, although most others did. This is a newer CG still under development—some grass and patios were going in, likely catering to seasonal boaters and full-timers (based on the number of older rigs). There’s no designated dog area, and green space is limited. The grounds currently feel more like a dusty parking lot, and we noticed heavy truck traffic on the entry road during the day. Most of the CG sites are back-ins with better spacing between sites. The CG is a few miles away from the interstate so none of that noise. There’s a pleasant view of nearby hills. We often travel through South Dakota and were hoping River City could be a destination stop. This time we were here to see the Dignity of Earth and Sky statue. At $50, and with the current layout and conditions, it wasn’t worth it—even just for an overnighter.

  • Piper E.
    May. 4, 2025

    Black Hawk Creek RV Park & Cabins

    Quiet clean open spaces Multiple dog runs

    Nice area easy to access, better road coming in from Peacefull Pines Rd right off I90 which turns into Deadwood Ave with no potholes. Pet Friendly. Courteous Staff are helpfull. Relatively new management with lots of improvements in process. Discounts for long term.  Starlink Wifi. Clean spacious bathrooms. Good water pressure. Some cabins with AC and full mini frig and microwave, no water in cabins but several water posts nearby. Cabins are 1 room and really comfortable Queen beds.  Picnic table outside with covered porch, some with swing bench or chair.  

    There is a kids park with some climbing structures a swing and grassy area,

  • v
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Four Mile Old West Town Campground

    Simple

    50amps full hookups are for those who are long term. No shower house. Sites are pull through our 32 ft 5th wheel and 250 had plenty of space in the spot. But sites are close to each other. 30amp I noticed all had full hookups. Sites are level. The place is quite, right off hwy 16, and a great shot of the mountains. It’s a good place to stay if you aren’t spending time at your camp site but visiting around.

  • Bibs O.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Crystal Park

    Beautiful Campground

    This campground has manicured lawns. Beautiful shade trees. Gravel pads. Dump station located at entrance of campground. Potable water at entrance as well. 50-30-20 amp service at each site. Free will donation for the first 3 nights, $30.00 a night after. 6 pull through sites and 3 back in sites.

  • W
    May. 19, 2020

    Paulson RV Park

    RV, tent, and mobile homes

    They had long term parking for campers not hooked up to anything and long term parking for full hookups. No dumping station because most the sites all have sewer. Were able to hook to water through the winter as well. No one else around could hook us up to water. Super cheap too. $200 per month for long term plus electric you are responsible for and $15 per day for short term. Cheaper if you are just going to park or pop a tent.

  • Robert O.
    Sep. 15, 2020

    Dakota Sunsets RV Park

    So good I did want to tell anyone about it

    We only stayed 2 nights here but could have stayed much longer. This RV campground is perfect. The attention to detail you see in this park is not something we have seen a lot during our travels. The gravel roadways to each campsite are groomed perfectly level. Art, sculptures and flower pots are everywhere. Not a thing out of place. The Wifi was really fast…the best we have seen in over 1 yr and full time camping. The office and store have ice and a wonderful selection of goodies, The park is surrounded by corn and soybean fields and is quiet. This is a real gem of a campground. Not a thing wrong with it. We highly recommend. We had over 50Mbps on our Verzion and ATT hot spot as well as the RV park's Wifi system. This place is smoked hot for internet connectivity. This park is Big Rig friendly with very large pull throughs

  • Susan & Kevin W.
    Jul. 12, 2022

    Badlands Hotel & Campground

    Perfect proximity

    Perfect location for visiting Badlands National Park. Jussstttt outside the park entrance and the Ben Reifel visitor center. Could not ask for a better location. The campground is a no frills, perfectly adequate base for exploring the area. 30 amp (some sites have 50) and water with a dump station. The staff is super friendly and there is a small store and cafe. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Sites are gravel and pretty level. Can’t beat it for $38/night! We had a spot at cedar pass for one night and extended here because it wasn’t worth moving (see pic of how close they are to one another) and CP doesn’t have water hookups.

    The views are spectacular from the campground. Great spot for sunrises, sunsets and stargazing.


Guide to South Dakota

South Dakota offers a diverse range of RV camping experiences, from scenic landscapes to family-friendly amenities, making it a perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Big rigs should check out Sleepy Hollow Campground

  • Located in Wall, Sleepy Hollow Campground features spacious sites that accommodate big rigs comfortably, with full hookups and easy access to local attractions.
  • Enjoy the convenience of being just a short walk from Wall Drug, where you can indulge in dining and shopping after a day of exploring.
  • The campground is well-equipped with amenities like showers, laundry facilities, and a pet-friendly environment, ensuring a pleasant stay for all.

Explore the Badlands from Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park

  • Situated near Custer, Fort Welikit Family Campground and RV Park is only eight miles from the entrance to Badlands National Park, making it an ideal base for hiking and sightseeing.
  • Families will appreciate the spacious sites and kid-friendly amenities, including a playground and a dog park for furry companions.
  • The on-site store offers essentials, and the friendly staff are always ready to assist with local recommendations.

Enjoy family fun at Sioux Falls Yogi Bear

  • Sioux Falls Yogi Bear is packed with activities for kids, including a pool and organized events, making it a great choice for family vacations.
  • The spacious, shaded sites provide a comfortable retreat after a day of exploring nearby attractions like Falls Park.
  • With amenities such as clean bathrooms, a market, and a pet-friendly policy, this campground caters to all your needs while ensuring a fun-filled stay.