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 (164)

    1. Spearfish City Campground

    40 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

    10 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. 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."

    8. Spearfish Quarry

    4 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."

    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

    11 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."

    "There were a few cows wandering near our site which was awesome! There were wildflowers, wildlife, and a beautiful sunset from our spot up on the hill. Great spots!!"

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Recent Reviews near Beulah, WY

731 Reviews of 164 Beulah Campgrounds


  • Shirlee A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Hanna Campground

    Quiet haven

    Such a beautiful campground on one of the most scenic routes … The colors of fall , the mountains and the little creek were perfect.

    It is close to the road but it’s pretty quiet not many cars pass.

    $15.00 to camp - only 5 sites and a tent area There is a mile hike up the mountain too

  • Travis A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Fort Meade Recreation Area

    Raised the prices

    Lots of hiking, biking, picnicking area. Near Alkali Horse campgrounds. The price used to be $6.00 during the open season and free after October 1st. BLM just raised the price to $24, per day all year around and $30 per day at the Alkali Horse camp. The site dies not have a camp host all year around. There are picnic tables, 5 sites for RVs, fire rings, 12 tent camping sites. Some of the tent sites require a short hike. Pit toilet, bike rake station and a water fountain. Recommend using a water bandit with hose if filling up large containers. Just a few minutes outside Sturgis

  • Travis A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Ft. Meade Horse Camp

    Raised the price

    It use to be free camping after October. They have raised the price to $30 a day, per site

  • Therese S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 23, 2025

    Bear Butte State Park Campground

    Nice Quiet Spot

    Nice, quiet spot on the water. Potable water spigot near the vault restrooms. Level sites with picnic tables.

  • TF The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Custer Trail

    Established Campground

    Smallest campground on the lake from what I saw. There are 4-5 RV sites and a handful of walk-in tent sites. Trailhead is marked no camping. Staying in mid September, there was no camping/fee signage so I stayed for free. Was the only one there. Super duper quiet, and right on the water for a quick morning paddle.

  • Lindsey R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Bear Butte State Park Campground

    Great spot. Gorgeous setting

    We were lucky to find this state park pristine. Perhaps a few of the campers were there long term but everyone's site was neat and tidy. The only other folks we saw were there to enjoy the beautiful peaceful lake fishing. Very quiet. Bathrooms were very clean though door locks didn't seem to work. We camped at main site. Entrance a little way past main entrance to Bear Butte on opposite side of road. There is actually another entrance almost immediately across from The Bear Butte entrance that offers horse and trailer camping with a corral as well as at least 2 pull off sites just above the lake. There is even a bathroom on this more "dispersed" side of lake. Highly recommend fir RVs or tents! Beautiful walking/hiking trail across earthen dam for the lake from main campground that wraps around and crosses road to the trail up Butte! Highly reccomend. Excellent Cell Service too!!

  • Karen V.
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Days End Campground

    Great campground, friendly staff, easy check-in and out

    Reserved a site by text, showed up 3 hours prior to check in time and Ronda still accommodated us. Place is pretty empty a month after the rally. Woke up to deer munching on acorns right outside our rig. Not too many full timers. There was road construction taking place a few yards away so it was pretty noisy, but not unbearable. Nights are peaceful.

  • Trey C.
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Storm Hill BLM Land Dispersed Site

    Fantastic views

    Unreal views. Gorgeous sunrise and set views. Only negative was a lot of ground bees but they didnt sting just more of an annoyance. Road in is fine dirt and pretty rutted. Def can see it would be hard to drive when wet.


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 164 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 40 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.