Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Benchmark, SD
Nestled within the scenic landscapes of the Black Hills National Forest, Benchmark, SD, offers a variety of camping options that cater to every outdoor enthusiast's needs. For RV campers seeking convenience, the nearby Custer State Park features well-maintained RV sites equipped with modern amenities, allowing you to enjoy the park's stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. Meanwhile, Sylvan Lake Campground provides tent camping amidst towering pines and tranquil waters, perfect for families looking to immerse themselves in nature’s beauty. Dispersed camping is also popular in the Black Hills, where visitors can pitch tents in remote areas, offering a true wilderness experience surrounded by stunning granite formations and serene streams. The area’s diverse geography includes rolling hills, deep canyons, and lush forests, making it an ideal location for hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching. Whether you prefer the comfort of an RV, the simplicity of tent camping, or the adventure of dispersed sites, Benchmark is the perfect gateway to explore South Dakota's natural wonders.
Bear Butte Campground is part of Bear Butte State Park in South Dakota (40 min northwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 4,203 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 19 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 84 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $11.00 to $18.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, ramada. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
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.
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.
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.
Rocky Point Campground is part of Rocky Point Recreation Area in South Dakota (1 hr 12 min northwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 2,981 feet. There are a total of 59 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 57 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 65 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 3 months in advance. 57 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $26.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, fish cleaning station, restroom, ramada, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, 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.
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