Within Black Hills National Forest, Reuter Campground provides a forested setting with 24 sites spread across looped drives. The US Forest Service manages this established campground that operates from mid-May through early September at $22 per night. Sites accommodate RVs up to 45 feet, though Art S. notes "the campground winds around in some fun loops with many sites to choose from."
Pine and aspen trees shade most sites, creating what reviewers consistently describe as a quiet atmosphere. The campground features vault toilets, water spigots, and both reservable and first-come-first-served sites. One loop handles reservations while the other operates on a walk-up basis. Kerry K. found it "a nice quiet campground that was never busy" during a June visit.
Hiking trails start from the campground or nearby parking areas, with trail maps posted at check-in. Warren Peak sits about 10 miles down the road past the pavement's end, offering a fire tower climb at 6,656 feet elevation. The drive passes dispersed camping spots for those preferring free alternatives. Devils Tower sits roughly 20-30 miles away, making this a convenient base for that visit.
Access requires navigating what some reviewers call rough roads, particularly challenging for larger RVs attempting to turn around. The campground sits about 3 miles from Sundance for supplies and services. Cell service reaches the area, and water hookups are available for RVs needing them. Sites vary in size and levelness, with some better suited for tents or smaller rigs.
Campers wanting full hookups might consider Bearlodge Mountain Resort nearby for a different experience.
Description
Overview
Reuter Campground, located on a hillside of Ponderosa pine and grassy understory, offering a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in northeastern Wyoming's Black Hills National Forest. The campground is named after Emil Reuter, a German immigrant who made his way into the canyon in 1893 and spent the rest of his life prospecting in the area.
Recreation
Black Hills National Forest offers a multitude of recreational opportunites throughout all seasons. Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles are popular in summer and early autumn. Winter landscapes are ideal for snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. From this campground, visitors can access the Sundance Trail System from Reuter Trailhead. The secluded trails of this system weave through a network of densely forested canyons and open ridges that form the Bearlodge Mountains. Some ridge tops look out to the Custer Expedition Route, Devils Tower, and the Twin Missouri Buttes. Elk, deer and turkey are some of the more common wildlife seen along the trail. Parts of the trail system have existed since the 1800s. As routes to reliable water and the only access to some parts of the Bearlodge Mountains, they played a key role in the rich mining history of the area. The trail system is maintained for hiking, horseback riding, bicycling and cross-country skiing. Motorized vehicle traffic is not allowed; however, some portions of trails follow existing Forest Service roads open for motorized use.
Facilities
Reuter Campground has standard sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available.
Natural Features
Stretching across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves. Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers. Mountain lions, although rarely seen, also call this area home.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Nearby Attractions
Warren Peak Lookout Tower, approximately 4 miles north of the campground on Forest Service Road 838, provides a panoramic view of the landscape extending into South Dakota and Wyoming. Devils Tower National Monument is also a great location to visit. Established as the first United States National Monument on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt, this unique geological formation is valued for its natural, cultural, and recreational significance.
Charges & Cancellations
No refunds will be given for weather or related events.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundReuter Campground is located in Wyoming
Directions
To access the Reuter Campground from Sundance, travel west on US Highway 90 for approximately 1 mile. Turn off the interstate at Exit 185 and travel west on US Highway 14 for 1 mile. Turn right, or north, onto County Road 100 (FSR 838) and travel 3 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
44.4261111 N
104.4230556 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 5/1/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/1/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 30 usersLast on 5/1/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 18 min from Rapid City, SD
- 2 hrs 42 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 4 min from Billings, MT
- 4 hrs 5 min from Cheyenne, WY
































