Best Campgrounds near Beulah, WY

Camping options near Beulah, Wyoming range from established campgrounds to dispersed sites across public lands. Sand Creek Public Access West Oxbow offers free dispersed camping with minimal amenities but direct access to Sand Creek for fishing and tubing. The region includes several established campgrounds within driving distance, including Devils Tower KOA to the west and Spearfish City Campground across the South Dakota border to the east. Most camping areas accommodate both tent and RV camping, with some locations like Spearfish KOA also offering cabin rentals.

Access to camping areas varies seasonally, with most established campgrounds operating from spring through early fall. The primary camping season typically runs from May through September when weather conditions are favorable. "There is a five night limit for camping," notes one camper about the Sand Creek dispersed area. Many established campgrounds in the area require reservations, while dispersed camping options like Sand Creek Public Access operate on a first-come basis with posted stay limits. Weather can change quickly in this region, with summer thunderstorms common and significant temperature drops possible even during peak season.

Campers report that the Sand Creek area provides good fishing opportunities and multiple pull-out areas along the road for camping. "There are three pull outs along the road where you can camp. There is a pit toilet at each and several places where others have made fire rings out of rocks," according to a visitor. The terrain around Beulah combines prairie landscapes with creek access, providing varied camping environments. Several sites offer decent cell service despite their rural setting. Wildlife viewing opportunities include prairie dogs and deer. For campers seeking more amenities, the established campgrounds in Spearfish provide full hookups, showers, and laundry facilities. The region's diverse camping options accommodate various preferences from primitive outdoor experiences to more developed campground stays.

Best Camping Sites Near Beulah, Wyoming (165)

    1. Spearfish City Campground

    41 Reviews
    Spearfish, SD
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 642-1340

    "We picked a site near the back of the camp grounds located near the creek and close to a small parking lot (close by to the pet exercise area on the map - though it's labelled as an ice rink on grounds"

    "Nice city campground along Spearfish Creek and super close to downtown and has easy access to Spearfish Canyon. We definitely took advantage of the creek and proximity to downtown during our stay."

    2. Chris' Campground

    17 Reviews
    Spearfish, SD
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 642-2239

    $23 - $65 / night

    "Close to freeways and many day drive towns and memorial sites. Arrived weekend after Sturgis Rally… Pretty quite 😀🐐🦬🌄"

    "They are close to Spearfish Canyon which has wonderful hiking trails and trout fishing. The area is beautiful.There are also close to Deadwood and Lead, both of which are worth exploring!"

    3. Reuter Campground

    27 Reviews
    Sundance, WY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 283-1361

    $22 / night

    "This is a perfect spot close to the highway if you want easy access and to forget how close you are to getting back on the road. Easy access to spots."

    "This is the kind of off the highway camping spot that gives you that good balance of nature and quick access to get back to ramblin’."

    4. Spearfish KOA

    11 Reviews
    Spearfish, SD
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 642-4633

    "Nice people, very clean bathrooms, close to highway so there’s some road noise. Nature trail with off leash dog area, and a small dog park in the middle for off leash doggy play time."

    "Located within 8 miles of services and shopping, the hosts were very friendly and helpful. Sites are a little close together, but well kept."

    5. Wyatt's Hideaway Campground

    12 Reviews
    Belle Fourche, SD
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 892-0600

    $29 / night

    "The tent sites are right on the river and it makes for a peaceful sleep The highway is very close but the road noise is pretty low considering the proximity."

    "Tent site was near the river, and the sound of the river helped drowned out the nearby highway noise."

    6. Sand Creek Public Access West Oxbow Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    Beulah, WY
    2 miles

    "Access to the local creek. Sort of difficult to find a level spot but we made it work. We fit comfortably in a truck camper but I wouldn't go too much bigger here. Good Verizon service!"

    7. Spearfish Quarry

    5 Reviews
    Spearfish, SD
    10 miles

    "There is an OHV trail just outside the quarry border, but wasn't used very much.   Had just a few people come and stayed the night.  Would definitely stay here again. "

    "It's close to town, Spearfish is an awesome place, easy drive to much of the northern Nlack Hills area."

    8. Devils Tower KOA

    68 Reviews
    Devils Tower, WY
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 467-5395

    "Great KOA at the edge of the park. No a/c in the cabins. Plenty of souvenirs, a nightly movie and a great view of the Wyoming hills. Price is reflective of them having the only campground around."

    "The dump station had a somewhat odd placement requiring me to drive around reverse of the campsite order to get on the right side, but that seems somewhat usual apparently."

    9. Iron Creek Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Lead, SD
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (605) 642-5851

    $30 - $38 / night

    "We camped at Iron Creek Lake after the rally, at the end of August.  It was wonderful, not crowded.  The cafe/diner has things like burgers and ice cream, and the fishing in the lake is great.  "

    "Tucked away in the beautiful Black Hills, this is a favorite to many locals. Hiking, fishing, and great views."

    10. Hartman Rock Dispersed Site

    12 Reviews
    Sundance, WY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 283-1361

    "Drive in on a Saturday and found several empty campsites. Coming from Yellowstone, the lower altitude came with warmer Temps. Very pleasant camping experience."

    "Easy drive in on the road for the van and most spots were relatively flat."

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Recent Reviews near Beulah, WY

746 Reviews of 165 Beulah Campgrounds


  • Cable A.
    Oct. 20, 2025

    Fort Meade Recreation Area

    Overpriced and full of rattlesnakes.

    Campground is subpar. Very close spots, has a water fountain but no spigot. There is trash and vault toilets. Full of prairie rattlesnakes. Lots of trails for walking. Sits between a creek, a dusty road and the interstate.

  • tThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Mt. Roosevelt Dispersed Camping

    Close to Deadwood

    This was a great site! Close to Deadwood. Very private. Lots of space. Outhouse at close trailhead.

  • dThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Mount Roosevelt Camp

    Vibrant Fall Aspen Trees

    Just a turn off the main road along a crest gave me a few days of great views. Not much traffic either.

  • Donna H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Spearfish KOA

    Beautiful, clean campground close to Devil's Tower.

    After a long day's drive, pulling into Spearfish was a breath of fresh air. The area is beautiful, and this KOA was a welcome break for two days before I continued on my journey to the Black Hills. 

    The park is hilly, so bring levelers! But the spots are gravelled, there's good drainage (storms), and beautiful conifers surrounding each site. The park smells like a Christmas candle. 

    Excellent facilities--very clean, and the store is appointed nicely. The staff were wonderful. I would definitely stay here again.

  • Cable A.
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Belle Fourche Campground at Devils Tower — Devils Tower National Monument

    Great views, overbearing hosts.

    Campground has multiple water points and multiple bathrooms with flush toilets. Plenty of sun for solar power. Individual site has a fire ring and concrete pad with picnic table. There are multiple camp hosts and they are very overbearing, patrolling this place more frequently than a prison. They don’t even let you get set up before they are all the way up your hind end. I stayed for 13 days, most people are here for 1-2 nights. It’s hard to walk dogs around the park because you must stay in the roads and people like to speed and disregard pedestrians, park rangers are not interested in traffic enforcement. On the Belle Fourche River and lots of wildlife.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Belle Fourche Campground at Devils Tower — Devils Tower National Monument

    Devils tower

    We are really happy with this campground. It's your basic no hookups campground, but it is very clean and we'll maintained. It has water available , flush toilets. No problem with cell service. It 20 a night and 10 a night for seniors . It is located right next to devils tower in the park. We did not have reservations and was fortunate enough to get a spot. However, we arrived in the off season so I'm sure that has something to do with why there were empty spaces. Otherwise, I'm sure during the season it would be busy. Great place. I recommend this campground if you're in the area and looking for something other than RV resorts and away from freeways. And the star gazing is amazing.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Spearfish Quarry

    Quiet stay

    It is an open area. There is a sharp right turn coming in and a steep drop. There is a 25’ trailer here now but I would not risk anything longer. A van, B+, or small type C will be fine. The bottom is pretty rocky. If you have cheap Chinese tires or may-pops, I would be very careful. Verizon has good cell service here.

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 9, 2025

    Belle Fourche Dispersed Site

    Beautiful site

    Great spots on the water with picnic tables and fire rings. Not crowded at all


Guide to Beulah

Camping options near Beulah, Wyoming range from established campgrounds to seasonal public access areas across northern Wyoming and western South Dakota. The area sits at approximately 3,500 feet elevation where the Black Hills meet the Wyoming plains. Temperatures fluctuate significantly between seasons, with summer highs often reaching 90°F and winter lows frequently dropping below freezing.

What to do

Fishing at flowing waters: Access Sand Creek Public Access West Oxbow where campers report "plenty of areas to pull up your van and sleep for the night" with excellent fishing opportunities in the creek. The area has multiple established pull-outs for camping vehicles.

Hiking near Spearfish Canyon: Timon Campground offers access to nearby trails. A camper notes, "There is a breathtaking trail not too far past the site" and mentions the "spring creek rushing through next to our site."

Touring historic sites: Drive through Spearfish Canyon to visit nearby attractions. One camper at Iron Creek Lake Campground recommends to "spend a day driving Spearfish canyon and hiking to waterfalls."

What campers like

Swimming options: Chris' Campground in Spearfish features "3 heated pools" according to visitors, with one camper mentioning "2 separate pools depending on if you want to listen to a bunch of screaming kids or not."

Open sky viewing: Devils Tower KOA provides exceptional star viewing opportunities. A camper describes the experience: "Rolled in late at night, had a perfect spot that we noticed that light which perfectly is set just outside base of devils tower nothing better than waking up to that morning."

Creek access: Spearfish City Campground offers creek-side sites that campers appreciate. One reviewer states "The creek running through the campground is crystal clear and the kids loved playing in it."

What you should know

Seasonal limitations: Most campgrounds operate from spring through early fall. Reuter Campground runs from May 18 to September 8, with one visitor noting, "No running water because it's technically the off season...but no complaints from us!"

Noise considerations: Some campgrounds experience traffic or railway noise. At Wyatt's Hideaway Campground, a camper mentioned, "The campground is conveniently located between a highway and a railway, both are highly active."

Bathroom facilities: Facilities vary widely between locations. One reviewer at Spearfish KOA noted, "Shower felt like a prison shower, not that I know from experience but it was clean. Water wasn't too hot but it was camping, right?"

Tips for camping with families

Animal viewing opportunities: Some campgrounds offer petting zoos or wildlife viewing. Chris' Campground was noted for having "a basketball court, recreation room, playground, & petting zoo for the kids."

Beach areas for children: Iron Creek Lake features shallow water areas perfect for children. A visitor mentioned, "The trail around the lake is easy to walk and there is some beach area for frog catching and splashing around with little kids."

Evening entertainment: Spearfish City Campground is close to town events. A camper shared, "The city of Spearfish had activities in the park (about 1/4 mile away) every evening (magician, concerts, etc)."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling challenges: Many campgrounds require leveling equipment. At Iron Creek Lake Campground, one RVer shared, "I have a 25' camper and the site they put me in was pretty tight and on a hill as most are here. Took all my blocks and a couple big stumps but we got it figured out."

Dump station positioning: Some facilities have awkwardly positioned dump stations. An RVer noted, "We didn't even use the dumpstation as the way it is positioned I couldn't get the tanks dumped."

Water access considerations: Winter campers should note potential freezing issues. At Wyatt's Hideaway, "The water spigots stick up 2' above the ground and you're told if you don't want it to freeze you'll need to heat trace and insulate it at your own expense."

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Beulah campground located in Wyoming?

Beulah is situated in northeastern Wyoming near the South Dakota border, in the beautiful Black Hills region. The area is within driving distance of Wind Creek Campground — Keyhole State Park, which is set in the scenic Black Hills of Wyoming. It's also relatively close to Devils Tower KOA, which sits at the edge of Devils Tower National Monument, offering views of Wyoming's rolling hills.

What amenities are available at Beulah campground?

Campgrounds in the Beulah area offer various amenities. Coulter Bay Campground — Keyhole State Park provides clean water spigots near campsites, bathroom facilities, and lake access perfect for fishing and paddle boarding. Tatanka Campground — Keyhole State Park offers lakeside sites with electrical hookups, though non-residents pay additional fees. Many campgrounds in the region feature well-spaced sites, water access, and basic facilities like toilets, while some private campgrounds offer additional amenities like camp stores and evening entertainment.

What camping is available near Beulah, WY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Beulah, WY offers a wide range of camping options, with 165 campgrounds and RV parks near Beulah, WY and 19 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Beulah, WY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Beulah, WY is Spearfish City Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 41 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Beulah, WY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 free dispersed camping spots near Beulah, WY.

What parks are near Beulah, WY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 parks near Beulah, WY that allow camping, notably Devils Tower National Monument and Black Hills National Forest.