Rafter J Bar Ranch

Great place to stay with a little something for everyone. Tough to get reservations and a little spendy, but the staff was great, lots of space and tree cover, great activities, and amenities. We will stay here again, no doubt.

I now understand why this is the most recommended campground in The Black Hills when the question is posed on social media. There is a site here for everyone. Small spaces, long space, shaded spaces, wide open spaces for you Starlinkers. Back ins, pull throughs. The sites are well spaced, so you don’t feel like you are in a big parking lot. The pool and playground for the kiddos are brand new. The office/store has basic necessities and ice cream. Bath houses are close and clean. And it is ridiculously well located. My site is easily over 100 ft long, back up to a wooded hill and leaves me lots of space from neighbors. All the full hookup connections are logically placed.

This was a wonderful campsite. It’s situated right in between Mt. Rushmore and The Crazy Horse Memorial. Plus it’s 5 minutes down the road from Hill City, SD with the normal amenities (grocery, fuel, restaurants, etc) plus wineries and breweries.

The property is absolutely massive with great views all around. We were in the Lower Ranch Camp which we enjoyed. The site was gravel and deep with 50/30/20 amp electric, water and sewer and lots of space. There are laundry facilities in the bathhouses scattered around the property. The pool is heated with a hot tub and there was a small general store.

This was a historic ranch and a stop for the stagecoaches.

We will definitely stay here again the next time we pass through the Black Hills.