Fishing and tubing on the Belle Fourche River draw campers to Wyatt's Hideaway, where tent sites sit directly along the water's edge. Billy B. notes that "Wyatts is right by the red water river which is a great tubing river," and the tree canopy overhead provides enough shade without blocking sunlight entirely. Devil's Tower is less than an hour's drive, making this a workable base for a day trip into Wyoming.
The campground runs the full hookup spectrum: electric, water, and sewer connections are available for RVs up to 50 feet, while tent sites with and without electricity line the riverbank. Sites are gravel and grass with fire rings, and firewood bundles are sold on site. The layout skews toward RVs and trailers, with tent camping feeling secondary rather than central. Sites are densely packed, so campers who want breathing room between neighbors may find it tight. Mature shade trees are a consistent feature across the grounds.
Noise is the most frequently raised concern in reviews. The campground sits between a highway and an active rail line, and both generate sound throughout the night. Sites closer to the river tend to fare better, as the moving water partially offsets road and train noise. The bathhouse earns consistently positive mentions: Jim calls it "a clean well kept park," and multiple reviewers single out the showers and bathrooms as a highlight. Note that the bathhouse closes for the season in mid-October, so late-season visitors should plan accordingly.
The campground is three miles from town, where groceries and fuel are available. WiFi is included but bandwidth is limited and has drawn mixed feedback, particularly when multiple sites are occupied. Cell signal is also inconsistent. Reservations are accepted, pets are allowed, and a dump station is on site. Campers traveling through the region can compare places to camp near Belle Fourche, including Besler's Cadillac Ranch to the south and Riverside Campground to the north. Wyatt's Hideaway works best for RV travelers or river-focused campers who prioritize hookups and water access over elbow room and quiet.
Map & DirectionsWyatt's Hideaway Campground is located in South Dakota near Belle Fourche
Directions
From the East: I-90, Exit 23 (Whitewood Exit) take Hwy 34 W (Northwest) 15 miles to the Red Water River. Cross the bridge and CG is on the right (North) side of the hwy. From the West: I-90, Exit 10 take Hwy 85 North 9 miles to the 4-way stop. Go East on Hwy 34 for 2.7 miles. CG is on the left (North) side of the hwy. From the North: Hwy 85 to the intersection of Hwy 34 on the South end of Belle Fourche. Go East on Hwy 34 for 2.7 miles. CG is on the left (North) side of the hwy.
Address
11144 SD HWY 34
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
Coordinates
44.62004488 N
103.82099455 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/24/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 7/24/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 user
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 52 min from Rapid City, SD
- 3 hrs 8 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 7 min from Billings, MT
- 4 hrs 17 min from Bismarck, ND
