Plenty of available sites. Shade under massive cottonwoods. All with a front row view of Devil’s tower. The hosts and rangers who stopped by for payment and to say hi were the nicest I have met. Cost only $20. Super clean bathrooms. One of the nicest sites we’ve stayed at on our cross country trek.
I enjoyed my visit and even extended it 2 days for a total of 5 nights. Park like setting with large cottonwoods, fire rings and picnic tables. I had a perfect view of Devils Tower from my site A9. The water spigot near this site was inoperable however. The bathrooms could be cleaner, but in fairness there were probably 100 people staying in Loop B that were using Loop A’s bathroom as well for changing and putting makeup on, etc. ~ it was some special tribal event, so the bathrooms got pretty gross. Can’t beat the price, $10/night with a senior pass. I will definitely stay there again when I am in the area.
This was a great campground! Pulled in around noon on a Friday and had a choice of many sites, most of which had a nice flat spot for our tent. The campground didn’t seem to completely fill up until mid evening. Definitely was much less busy and much quieter than the nearby KOA. Lots of space and privacy at many of the sites and there was even free firewood available while we were there.
I camped here for two days recently with my wife in a 26 foot travel trailer. We entered the campground around 10 am and were able to quickly find a nice spot at the outer perimeter of the campground with a view. This was campsite B7. It was level, with a fire ring, free wood, clean aluminum picnic table and maybe 150 feet from the clean and well-maintained restroom with flush toilets. Water is available from nearby spigots. There are lots of trees and the campground hosts maintain the peace and quiet. There are no water, electric and sewer sites, which was fine, since we are used to dry camping. I think that the lack of services makes it easier to find an open spot. Of course, there was great access to Devil's Tower. We really enjoyed the hiking trail around the base of the Tower. It is easy, and is asphalt paved all the way. There are other trails as well, but not paved. I was very happy with our experience here.
Great location if you want to explore Devil's Tower and hike around. A short drive past the entrance of the park is this convenient first come first serve campground.
The campground has 2 loops with all pull through gravel sites which vary in degree of levelness. 35 foot max RV length. There is no privacy but everyone there was really nice and neighbors chatted with each other. Lots of trees and some sites are shadier than others and some have amazing views of Devil's Tower. There are no hook ups and despite most of the sites being taken by RVs there was very minimal generator noise which is always a welcome surprise.
Each site had a fire pit though no fires allowed at the time we were there and signs posted and pits were taped off reminding you not to start a fire. There was also picnic tables at each site as well. Flush toilets, garbage and recycling as well as drinking water available. You can access hiking to the trails around the tower from this campground.
Also near the campground is Prairie Dog Town where you can watch these cute critters pop in an out of their holes and run about screaming. Do not try to feed or touch them. They do not want to be in your selfie nor do they want to be your friend.
You can walk a trail from the campground and a short distance on the road back over the bridge out the entrance gate to the 2 stores just outside the park. One is KOA run and had a cafe as well. Both had some camping supplies and souvenirs as well as beer:).
Decent cell coverage from ATT, Verizon and Tmobile
The Host/Park Ranger was awesome! They will come by and make sure you’ve got everything situated. The sites are pretty basic but nice. Lots of trees for shade. There is one large sink by the bathrooms for washing dishes, but no water by the sites. A little expensive to get in, with no pass it’s 25 to get in the park, 20 to camp. But if you have a pass it will be cheaper. A short drive to the visitors center. Great area and of course a great view of Devils Tower.
Great campground at Devil's Tower, inside the park gates. Sites are first-come, first-served, but we were there three nights and there was always at least a couple of sites free. Most have some shade. Modern toilets were clean and maintained (no showers though). Sandy the camp host was attentive and lots of fun. And you really can't beat the view! Definitely would go back. One of the best campgrounds we've stayed at, in one of the coolest locations!
Side note: The Devil's Tower View store and restaurant nearby has good food and sells beer and drinks at reasonable prices--DO NOT buy your beer at the KOA store or the DT Trading Post ($17 for a six pack!!! No thanks).
We pulled in about 7pm to a rainy campground and grabbed an envelope. At 7pm on a Saturday night it was quiet with only the sound of the rain. Surprisingly, the campground was 70% full when we drove threw and grabbed the first spot we saw. When we woke the next morning it was at least 90% full, still quiet, and the blue sky gave way to the most incredible view of Devil’s Tower!! Everything was clean, safe feeling, and people from all over walking their dogs. This campground is a must!!!
We had a great experience camping here. The camp hosts were very helpful and friendly. Sites were spacious. Bathrooms were spotless.
We arrived around 4pm and they still had about over 1/2 the sites available. The host was really nice and the park ranger gave us a premium spot on the end of Loop A. It was right in the view of the tower and beautiful to see. The tent site was flat and well maintained. It rained and was super windy but our tent held up fine. Really close to both trails that go around the monument.
We rolled into the campground, which is FCFS, rather late in the afternoon and grabbed the second site we found. By dark, it appeared that the campground was full. Most sites are pull through and there is ample space between them. No generator usage between 8 PM and 8 AM which made for a very quiet nights sleep.
The views of Devils Tower are wonderful. There is a trail up to the tower leads straight from the campground or it’s a quick drive to the visitors center if you’d rather not walk.
Very positive vibe in the campground. Would definitely stay again.
Literally steps away from Devils Tower, could see it through the window in my tent! Highly recommend!
I love that it was first come first serve. There were plenty of spots since this is a pretty large campground. Normal bathrooms with toilets and sinks. It was clean and well maintained. And only 2 miles from the base of devils tower. Definitely worth the $20 night fee
The campground is only 2.1 miles from Devils Tower parking lot but the view is incredible. The nights silhouette of the tower was also pretty awesome! The campground has flushing toilets and drinkable spring water. Camp host were very friendly and helpful. Monument entrance $20 for 7 days and $20 per night to camp.
Nicely maintained campground in Devils Tower National Monument. Had choice of sites at check out time in June. Great views of Devils Tower and easy access to trail that leads to the tower. Clean bathrooms, no showers, potable water, mature trees but little privacy.
Stayed here 1 night on a 5 week long canning trip. That night, a thunderstorm in the distance lit up spectacular fireworks behind the view of Devil's Tower, perfectly viewed from the campground. Not a lot of amenities here, but good showers and it was a quiet location.
Devil's tower has some of the most unique rock climbing we've ever experienced. And the adorable prairie dogs were an added bonus! Main downside of the campground in the summer is that there isn't much shade. Still five stars, as the facilities are very clean and the short driving distance to the tower is really convenient.
Went off-season (early October) and was able to take my pick of sore’s from the nearly-empty location.
Bathrooms were open. At the tower itself, both visitor centers were closed, though rangers were present.
Note: registration is available on-site via cash or check only. To use a credit/debit card, you must pay at the entrance station. Take the placard they give you (or the stub from the envelope if you pay at the site) and attach it to the pole next to your campsite.
Devil's Tower can be one of those parks which quickly can have a line just to get in, especially on busy holiday weekends. I visited on Labor Day and found that the early bird gets the worm when it comes to entry and camping alike. While there are other camping facilities just outside of the grounds the ability to simply wake up and hit a trail from your campground is something of unique appeal.
As you enter the park you will wind around the way with spectacular views of the Devil's tower, pass through prairie dog town and then stumble upon the campground just before ascending to the parking area for the tower's popular trails and small information center. When crowds are large parking in this area is tight, which is why camping inside the parks bounds has even more of an appeal. I found that the campground had an access trail which allowed you some of the best views of the tower and also the red beds.
There are two access points, one to the lower area and one to the higher allowing you to completely bypass the majority of the tourism traffic unless you really want to take the paved ADA trail.
Campsite is spacious and has limited number of sites so registration on a busy weekend is best done online. On a normal day of the week the campground can fill up by noon so keep that in mind if you are wanting to wing it.
Camp offers all the basics of home without showers. Flushing toilets and running water are centrally located as is potable water. This makes even camping in a tent feel luxurious as you are nestled under large shade trees with the Devil's Tower right in your backyard view. Additionally there is abundant cell signal at all points around the park.
While there is no firewood or a local store located in the park, less than 50 yards from the entrance gate is a general store and restaurant which has everything you need and despite being so close prices are fairly reasonable.
I greatly enjoyed the area and also the company of the neighboring campers at this location, everyone was generally very friendly!! I felt like in comparison to other area campgrounds the price was also just right for what was offered at only $20.
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Quiet campground with a view of Devil’s Tower (all or almost all sites). Not as much privacy as campgrounds with more trees, but sites are far enough apart and large. Our site abutted a field and the river, and there were lots of deer across the river.
Belle Fourche River Campground is National Park campground right next to the tower. There are 2-loops with 46-sites. There are no hookups, but Drinking water is available at water spigots and in the restrooms. There is some shade. This is a first come, first served campground, no reservations. There is a 14-day limit on occupancy. Some sites are pull-through sites with room for medium RVs. You can wake up and watch the mountain tower with your coffee in the morning
Small, well-maintained campground (two loops) inside of Devil’s Tower NP. If you have a senior parks pass, you can’t beat the$10 rate ($20 otherwise). Not a lot of privacy but good size sites (unlike the KOA where you are stacked up like dominos). Some have a little shade but not all of them. No hookups but (clean) flush toilets and running water. Some sites have a nearly unobstructed view of the tower while some you can see it through the trees. No reservations- first come, first serve. We arrived at 7 pm on a Thursday and got in but it eventually filled up. Spotty internet connection with Verizon. Easy walk to Sacred Ring of Smoke sculpture and access to hiking trails.
We made the detour out to Devils Tower and were pleasantly surprised. We did not expect to stay here but the beauty of the area and the quaintness of the campground changed our mind. We decided to make a stay out of it and are glad that we did. We enjoyed the Prairie Dogs right off the campground and the trail that leaves the campground up and around the tower is perfect for hiking and running. The river adds some beauty and tranquility to the area. We woke up in the morning to many songbirds and an amazing view of the tower. We will be back here again.
The National Park has a campgrounds at the foot of the mountain, water, bathrooms, picnic tables and fire rings provided. The sites are close together and the area is flat, many RV's so I think there were hook ups. The evening program provided by Park Volunteer rangers was interesting and told us the name was misinterpreted and actually was Great Bear Lodge in Sioux. The view of the tower from the campsite was mesmerizing and the storm with thunder and lighting kept me out of my tent long into the night.
When we got there it was about to pour, but we hiked the mounument trail and loved the views! It was a beautiful place to be and to take our kids.
Great view of the tower, clean campsites and bathrooms! No showers but bathrooms have flushing toilets and sinks in the campground. Excellent picnic area with lots of tables and shade. Evening entertainment was also a huge hit! Friday night we participated in star gazing put on by the Park Rangers and it was out of this world, seriously try to plan your trip to include this, we were told it was offered every two weeks! Saturday night there was story telling and music at the amphitheater! Definitely check out the programs offered by the Park it will make your stay that much more memorable!
Perfect for getting to many of the outdoor recreation spots in this area!
Pulled up right at dusk and found numerous spots open. Nice little affordable ($22) campground with clean bathrooms, flush toilets, and a view of Devil's tower. Not a lot of privacy or room between the spots, but lots of huge old oak trees and soft grass. Had some annoying climbers up at 5am making noise getting ready, but overall a very pleasant spot and I'd definitely go back.
We stopped here on our way to North Dakota. Nice little campground with picnic tables, fire pits, and public toilets which were clean. Lots of shady spots. No reservations so it's first come, first served. No hook-ups for RVs. Very close to Devil's Tower National Monument so the view is amazing! Avoid the first week in August as that's when thousands of motorcyclists descend upon Sturgis.
