Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Sundance, WY is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Wyoming camping has to offer. Find the best campgrounds near Sundance, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
"We got to our spot just before sunset and only had one neighbor, though we passed a few tenters going up the road. Our spot was nice and a short walk to a vault toilet and trailhead."
"This is not a thru road there is only one entrance off of the CanAm Highway. Roughly about 10 sites depending on set-up. Bathroom close by the entrance/trailhead to Roosevelt Friendship Tower."
"The surroundings are beautiful! Very peaceful setting yet not too far from groceries & other supplies. Not far from attractions & restaurants."
"Beautiful place to camp near Pactola lake which is our favorite"
"Fr202 turn uphill but not muddy.. on right .. wind n storm but good camping.. quite..not much traffic after dark.."
LegendA former individual campground now turned group campsite. Eight individual tent sites (each has a picnic table and fire ring) around a central camping area. Vault toilets and a hand pump for drinking water. There is no electrical hookup.
Vehicles must travel down nine miles of dirt roads to reach the facility. Hill City is the nearest town for additional amenities, and Rapid City is 20 miles away. Nice fishing and kayaking. 3 stars because it's groups only!
TravelerDate of Stay: 10/13/2020 Length of Stay: 1 night Type of Stay: SUV Camping Price: Free
My stay was right after camping became free, though I do not know if this was because of Covid, staffing, or the norm. The water was turned off, no trash service, vault toilet still had TP, but with a sign saying there would not be servicing. There were only 5 other campsites in use in the whole campground and only two others in my loop. I had almost the entire bottom half of my loop to myself. My campsite had all that I need, a fire ring, a level place to park, a picnic table, tall trees, and a perfect view.
This was an amazing campsite. I was doing travel through camping as a method of safe but necessary travel during quarantine, and this was my first ‘favorite’ camping spot. I got a beautiful spot in the lower loop that had it’s own trail to the lake. In the middle of the night a light storm rolled through, so I took down my window insulator and rolled down my window; as the lightning illuminated the lake and surrounding hills I found that beautiful feeling of being one with nature. The next morning as I left on those beautiful back roads I saw the evidence of one of the first snows at a higher elevation.
LegendHuge campsites with views of the lake. Some of the biggest camp sites on our trip. Some had more privacy than others. Both RV and tent sites.
Picnic tables, camp fire pits. Drinking water. Close to the Jewel and Wind Caves and Mr. Rushmore. About 50 sites total, with the best being on the lake side.
Vault toilets only where we were, though other parts had flush toilets.
Nice day use area with access to the lake. Boat ramps. Very popular with locals. A bit off the freeway, so no noise at night. Sites can be booked up to six months in advance, or sometimes grabbed at the last minute if lucky.
GuideThis site is one of three on Deerfield Reservoir and is the hardest to get to and the quietest. there are four sites on the water for RVs, no hookups, and lots of room on the hillside for walk in tent sites. You only have to walk 100 feet or so. Pit toilets and fire rings, it pretty basic. in August of 18 it was $16 a night. We stayed two nights and we're one of three groups there. Very peaceful and we're able to watch Osprey dive into the lake all afternoon. It's in the National Forest so collecting dead and down wood is allowed and there was plenty nearby to collect.
TravelerIf you’re willing to invest 45 minutes to go down a bumpy 8 mile dirt road the reward will be seclusion and beauty. 9 lonely campsites situated next to Castle Creek surrounded by hills and Lodgepole Pines and wildflowers. There is a clean vault toilet but no potable water so bring your own or be prepared to filter. About 16 miles out of Hill City well worth the trouble. The directions on the USDA website are accurate. Every campsite is next to the flowing creek. Campsites come with a picnic table fire ring (plenty of wood around) and a level campsite. We were there early September and no one was there!
TravelerWarning regarding sites 48 and above: these are a parking lot. They are not at all like the beautiful tree filled sites with views in the pictures. Basically, they pack campers in to a strip of parking and your fire ring and picnic table are over in the grass. Your camp site is two parking spaces wide. and your neighbor or their truck are right next to you, parking lot style. This is an awful place to camp. It should be made tent only with the number of spaces cut in half.
GuidePros: most of the spots have some shade and an awesome cement picnic table. They’re also spaced far enough apart that each one has privacy. Pat’s point has a nice trail where you can sit and watch the sunset. During the week things are quiet.
Cons: while the showers were nice, 2 of the 4 were locked the entire week. The change machine was consistently out of order. No one kept their dogs on leashes despite the posted signs. Our first night a couple had a loud, drunken argument, ending with the wife telling her child (maybe 7) to F*** off. The camp host didn’t really do anything about noise or when cars were parked blocking the road.
GuideThis campground is within the national park, in the Belle Fourche river valley. Nice mostly level camp sites to pull into. and plenty of open space to pitch a tent. There are fire rings and free firewood. The bathrooms are clean and have running water. As for RV utilities there are none. no electric water or sewer hookups, however there are multiple water taps through out the campground at which you can hook a hose to and fill your tank. So far it has been pleasant and quiet.
ScoutI 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.
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