Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Custer, SD
Nestled in the breathtaking Black Hills of South Dakota, Custer offers a plethora of camping options that cater to all outdoor enthusiasts, whether you're in an RV, pitching a tent, or seeking dispersed sites. For RV campers, the popular Custer State Park offers well-equipped campgrounds with electric hookups, surrounded by stunning granite mountains and diverse wildlife, including bison and pronghorn antelope. Tent campers will find solace at the serene Stockade Lake Campground, where they can set up under towering pine trees and enjoy access to fishing, swimming, and hiking trails that wind through scenic landscapes. For those looking for a more rustic experience, dispersed camping in the nearby Black Hills National Forest provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature, allowing you to explore remote areas while camping under a blanket of stars. With the majestic Needles Highway and scenic vistas at Custer State Park nearby, every camping experience here is enhanced by awe-inspiring views and outdoor activities. Whether you’re an adventurous family or a solo explorer, Custer's diverse camping options make it the perfect gateway to discover the natural beauty of South Dakota.
Legion Lake Campground is part of Custer State Park in South Dakota (50 min southwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 5,031 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, general store, swimming, restroom, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Blue Bell Campground is part of Custer State Park in South Dakota (1 hr 2 min southwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 4,884 feet. There are a total of 50 campsites including 23 cabins. The campground is open all year. 21 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 23 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
French Creek Horse Camp is part of Custer State Park in South Dakota (1 hr 9 min southwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 4,684 feet. There are a total of 30 campsites including 3 cabins. The campground is open all year. 27 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 27 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $40.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include horseback riding.
Game Lodge Campground is part of Custer State Park in South Dakota (38 min southwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 4,173 feet. There are a total of 64 campsites including 11 cabins. The campground is open all year. 39 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 42 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, playground, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Cheyenne Campground is part of Angostura Recreation Area in South Dakota (1 hr south of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 3,279 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites including 3 cabins. The campground is open all year. 18 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 18 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, playground, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Sheps Canyon Campground is part of Sheps Canyon Recreation Area in South Dakota (1 hr 17 min south of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 3,202 feet. There are a total of 22 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 55 and 95 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $26.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Cascade Campground is part of Angostura Recreation Area in South Dakota (1 hr 4 min south of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 3,196 feet. There are a total of 68 campsites including 3 cabins. The campground is open all year. 65 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 36 and 140 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 65 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include drinking water, playground, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Sheps Canyon Horse Campground is part of Sheps Canyon Recreation Area in South Dakota (1 hr 23 min south of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 3,202 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $22.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, water skiing, floating sports.
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