Unforgettable Camping Adventures in Custer State Park, SD: Nature Awaits!

Nestled in the rugged Black Hills of South Dakota, Custer State Park spans over 71,000 acres, offering a pristine landscape teeming with diverse wildlife and striking granite peaks. This iconic state park is home to one of the largest free-roaming bison herds, making wildlife safaris a visitor favorite along the picturesque Wildlife Loop Road. Adventurers can explore miles of scenic trails, such as the renowned Sylvan Lake Shore Trail, perfect for hiking, rock climbing, or enjoying a relaxing picnic near crystal-clear waters. Custer State Park also boasts a variety of camping options, from primitive sites under starlit skies to modern camps with electric hookups at popular spots like Blue Bell Campground and Stockade Lake. For those seeking unique experiences, the park hosts the annual Buffalo Roundup, allowing guests to witness cowboys herding bison as part of its conservation efforts. With its breathtaking vistas and limitless outdoor activities, Custer State Park delivers an unforgettable escape into nature's splendor.

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.

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Center Lake Campground is part of Custer State Park in South Dakota (44 min southwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 4,758 feet. There are a total of 71 campsites including 23 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 48 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 1 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $19.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, swimming, restroom, amphitheater. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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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.

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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.

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Grace Coolidge Campground is part of Custer State Park in South Dakota (42 min southwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 4,358 feet. There are a total of 25 campsites including 8 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of October. 17 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 55 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. 19 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing.

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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.

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Stockade North Campground is part of Custer State Park in South Dakota (56 min southwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 5,289 feet. There are a total of 39 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid October. 35 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 95 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. 31 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, playground, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Stockade South Campground is part of Custer State Park in South Dakota (58 min southwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 5,289 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites including 13 cabins. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid October. 19 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 25 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 19 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.

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Sylvan Lake Campground is part of Custer State Park in South Dakota (53 min southwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 6,211 feet. There are a total of 35 campsites including 14 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the beginning of October. 21 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 27 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. 21 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $30.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.

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Unforgettable Camping Adventures in Custer State Park, SD: Nature Awaits!

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