Comanche Park Campground, Custer, SD

Comanche Park Campground is located in the Hell Canyon Ranger District of the Black Hills National Forest (58 min southwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 5,519 feet. There are a total of 19 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 63 feet. All sites are currently reservable. There is a fee of $19.00 per night.

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Campsite Reviews (75)

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5 star		60%
4 star		27%
3 star		9%
2 star		1%
1 star		1%

@DonaldK3897885 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #27

A very nice and quiet campground

@TalonB1166A9A8 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #33

Our camp host Eric was fantastic! The bathrooms were extremely clean, everything was easy to find from the main road, and the captions was well maintained and clean. Absolutely fantastic!

@THOMASF4323684 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #8

Campground host Eric was very welcoming and helpful; we enjoyed meeting and chatting (learning) from him. He keeps the grounds well managed and bathrooms cleaned/well supplied. Sites are good size and well separated. Campground is close to Rt 16 but noise was minimal and non-existent at night. We enjoyed our our two nights very much.

@RobinR8800618 · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #26

Great option for seeing this area. Great location for so many sights. Helpful host. Pit toilets were clean (no showers, as noted). Tidy campsite.

@SydneyW9A9D35B · Camped on Jul 22, 2024 at Campsite #29

Nice campground, friendly host, close by to jewel cave and wind cave.

@JamesC5011896 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #20

The camp site are spread out nicely so you are not on top of your neighbor. The campground is in dire need of an upgrade; extremely old vault toilets and some of the site shave large rocks, tree stumps, or trees impeding the use of awnings and patio mats.Beware: Sites 20 and 19 on the map are actually backwards at the campground. Site 20 is site 19 on the map and visa versa.

@NorleenO32DE0B · Camped on Jul 10, 2024 at Campsite #29

we had a great stay at Comanche Park Campground. We Actually came back and stayed 12 days more at a first come first serve site.The host was professional, courteous, available and a bit fun. He takes pride in the campground and worked hard to make a camping experience at Comanche the best he could.The campground was clean and well cared for. lots of privacy due to the layout. And a bonus for us, not very crowded.Logistics of this campground was perfect for us. Relatively close to Custer and many trails within walking distance from campground.Downside was no network, and that was actually good for us Once we got used to it.Thank you Eric For the wonderful stay.

@GregoryH810400 · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #26

Very well maintained camp. Camp is very quiet at night. Very close to Custer to do things. The camp host, Eric, was very attentive and kept the park in great order. I would certainly stay here again.

@vickiR54251229 · Camped on Jun 22, 2024 at Campsite #33

Clean and quiet campground. Lots of space. It was a pinch difficult to get our trailer in with some of the larger rocks but we managed.

@LarryM8356646 · Camped on Jun 9, 2024 at Campsite #29

Quiet campground. Camp host was friendly and helpful.

@KirkL8878361 · Camped on May 31, 2024 at Campsite #19

Nice quiet little campground among the Pines. Facilities were clean. About 10 minutes from Custer

@JulieR8736363 · Camped on May 23, 2024 at Campsite #12

Quaint little campground in a good location. Camp host Margret does a great job in providing information about the area and good supply of fire wood.Hiked lower part of Hells Canyon and took Needles drive. Recommended you visit Black Hills candles next door!

@MarkZ1AFF9BAEC · Camped on Aug 30, 2023 at Campsite #10

This is a nice campground on the western edge of the Black Hills National Forest. It is handy to Jewel Cave, Wind Cave, Custer State Park, etc. The campsites were level and spacious.

@ConstanceD5F9D · Camped on Aug 28, 2023 at Campsite #34

Camp host very friendly. Beautiful setting. Clean restroom. Zero cell service.

@LeoO54C2B3A527 · Camped on Aug 27, 2023 at Campsite #25

We love Comanche Park camp ground. The spacing is good, the scenery is great and Kim, the host is very helpful! We do not need hook-ups, the bathrooms are kept clean and it is close to town. We usually see deer in the mornings. Very peaceful relaxing camp! DON'T CHANGE A THING!

@JonathanB16578 · Camped on Aug 27, 2023 at Campsite #22

Nice Campground but don't expect any cell service. Also, bring hand sanitizer as the vault toilets don't have any.

@stevenb5011158 · Camped on Aug 5, 2023 at Campsite #12

Minimal privacy between all the sites but the pads are pretty level and it's a peaceful campground.

@DeniseW6070805 · Camped on Aug 4, 2023 at Campsite #7

A quiet little park, exactly as advertised. The camp hostess was friendly and helpful. Well placed to visit Jewel Cave, Wind Cave, and Custer State Park. Custer has a cute little downtown area that was a pleasant place to spend a rainy afternoon.

@GarysG544A44CC · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #27

Very peaceful, no bugs, clean bathrooms, nice sites and Kim was a great host.

@DebraR7956372 · Camped on Jul 14, 2023 at Campsite #33

We were looking for an inexpensive base in the Custer area and Comanche fit the bill. It appears this is an older Forest Service campground and would not be friendly for large rigs. The campground loop road is narrow with trees near the sides. Well-trimmed -- there were no low-hanging branches -- but necessary to carefully watch the sides.Campground host was A+++++.Site we reserved (33) was large enough for our 35 ft fifth-wheel, but boulders on the road made it impossible to maneuver into the spot. Campground host moved us to a different spot (31) and it was fine.Campground road is fairly rutted and rough; appears to be time for a little "road repair".Great location for Custer, Custer State Park, Wind Cave, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway, Crazy Horse, Hill City, Mount Rushmore and Jewel Cave. Easy access to all of the above.

@RonaldS5698545 · Camped on Jul 13, 2023 at Campsite #11

This is a pleasant campground located between the town of Custer and Jewel Cave National Monument. Also an easy drive to all attractions in the southern Black Hills. In addition to the cave tours, I would strongly recommend the excellent above=ground hiking trails in the park. Free admission.

@DavidD5028320 · Camped on Jul 11, 2023 at Campsite #33

Pleasant weather but, Highway sounds are near. Campground host "Kim" was friendly and very accommodating. good stay

@JessicaC246083 · Camped on Jul 6, 2023 at Campsite #10

One of our favorite campgrounds. It is beautiful and peaceful here and our favorite place to relax while exploring the black hills. The host was super helpful with suggestions for the area and even with some help to get our camper water heater up and going again.

@LoganDB059E369 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #22

Campsite is very nice. Very quite at night. We were able to sleep comfortably in our tent. Nice tree cover. Bathroom was very clean, but just a little bit more smelly than usual, could have been the heat. Camp host was nice. We stayed here four 5 days. It's nicely located between rapid city, hot springs and basically anything we wanted to do, was about 45 minutes to an hour and a half away. Definitely would stay here again.

@LydiaL9120045 · Camped on Jun 29, 2023 at Campsite #20

This was a convenient location to sightseeing Custer & the state park. We also drove to Mt Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Monument. Pit toilets were clean, water available. Camp Host was extremely rude and let her dog run loose and didn't enforce any of the rules. Dogs were barking, and tied outside alone all day. Tree cover is nice.

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