- Black Hills National Forest
The best camping in Black Hills National Forest, SD
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Naked Acres WY
Naked Acres WY
98%
(28)
6.8mi from Black Hills National Forest · 4 sites · RVs, Lodging
Naked Acres WY welcomes you with 20 private acres located in the heart of the Wyoming Black Hills! Despite the name, we are NOT clothing optional...our property was named Naked Acres because when we purchased it many years ago, it was bare "naked" land. :)
With a private pond fed by a natural cold water spring, cool off with a swim or paddle board, sit on the dock and watch the wildlife, or enjoy the prettiest sunset this side of Mount Rushmore!
The property is bordered by 200 acres of Forest Service land that you get access to, perfect for our biking and hiking friends!
We are located close enough to some beautiful tourist attractions, without being too close!
54 miles to Devils Tower for all of your climbing needs.
1 hour 20 minutes to Mount Rushmore.
1 hour to Hill City, SD
36 miles to Deadwood, SD
45 miles to Spearfish Canyon, SD
Naked Acres WY also boasts some amazing wildlife year round including Wild Turkey's, Gosling Hawks, Deer, Elk, Mountain Lions, and tons of different butterfly, bird, and dragonfly species. A nature lovers dream!
We can't wait to welcome you with our weekly community fire social around the fire pit!
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$34
/ night
The Wilderness
The Wilderness
99%
(124)
19mi from Black Hills National Forest · 1 site · Tent, RV
Learn more about this land:Tired of the city? Want to get away from people? This 80 acre site is perfect for getting away from civilization and experiencing nature as it was meant to be. Hike in the beautiful Black Hills or make the short trip to Lake Pactola for boating or fishing. If relaxing isn't your speed, take a bike ride on the Michelson Trail or travel one of the many off road trails nearby.
Pets
from
$20
/ night
Luxury RV Canyon Retreat
Luxury RV Canyon Retreat
95%
(55)
19mi from Black Hills National Forest · 1 site · RV
The property is one of the few rentals allowed in Spearfish Canyon.
A NEW Post and Beam Pavilion for parking and picnics! An outdoor table and chairs under pavilion available for usage.
Also NEW--horseshoe pits in meadow for your enjoyment.
It sits besides an historic 95-year old log cabin.
A guest house, Couples Canyon Retreat, sleeps 3,
is also available for rent. Contact owner.
Learn more about this land:
All paved road to your private luxury concrete RV pad sitting at the entrance of beautiful Spearfish Canyon. Convenient location to all sites in SD Black Hills including Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish and one hour drive to Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. Walking distance to a trout pond for fishing and Cheyenne Crossing for a delicious meal. Hiking and off-roading trails galore. Go to sleep hearing Upper Spearfish Creek across the road, with mountain views, deer and smell of fresh pine trees. Lead Country Club Golf course close by. New Post and Beam Pavilion available for parking and picnics.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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$45
/ night
Eagle Lode
Eagle Lode
97%
(39)
25mi from Black Hills National Forest · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
🌲 Escape to Nature's Haven! 🌲
Discover the serenity of our primitive campsite nestled in a breathtaking 15-acre forest oasis. Perfect for adventurers seeking solace and tranquility, our campsite boasts a crystal-clear creek babbling through old growth black hills forest.
Whether you're a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or a family seeking a digital detox, our campsite offers the ideal retreat. Embrace the simplicity of nature and create lasting memories at our hidden gem in the woods!
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$25
/ night
Black Elk Resort
Black Elk Resort
96%
(69)
26mi from Black Hills National Forest · 1 site · RV
Black Elk Resort is one of the finest cottages and RV resorts in South Dakota, nestled in a beautiful wooded setting and only a short drive to Mount Rushmore. We feature 9 cottages sleeping 2 to 5 people, 8 Full Hook-up Pull-Thru 50 ft. RV sites with 30/50 Amp, picnic tables, & park style charcoal grills available for the ultimate RV experience.
Whether taking advantage of our cottages, RV sites or the Palmer Creek Taproom, our long list of amenities are available for your use and enjoyment. We are proud of our family-oriented reputation and continually strive to make the Black Elk Resort as beautiful as the nature that surrounds it.
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Full hookups
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$54
/ night
Horse Creek Resort RV Sites
Horse Creek Resort RV Sites
97%
(229)
26mi from Black Hills National Forest · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
theHCresort.com
Centrally-located on 18 acres between two of the Hills’ largest and most beautiful lakes, and less than 15 miles from Rapid City and Mount Rushmore, Horse Creek Resort is the perfect creekside oasis for your next adventure.
The resort is located off Highway 385, the main thoroughfare through the Black Hills National Forest, yet is peacefully nestled in a quiet valley, completely surrounded by national forestland with a tranquil year-round creek meandering throughout the property. Rock outcroppings, hiking trails and offroad trails are within footsteps of every cabin. The serene space is an outdoor sanctuary centrally-located within 20 miles of Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Eye Tunnel / Highway, and Black Elk Peak. Your adventure will also take you near Hill City, Keystone, Custer, and Historic Deadwood. Drive a little further, and end up in Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Sturgis, or Devils Tower National Monument.
There are 8 open creek side RV sites (Sites 1 -8). You will receive site assignment the day prior to your stay.
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$50
/ night
Horse Creek Resort
Horse Creek Resort
97%
(166)
26mi from Black Hills National Forest · 29 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
theHCresort.com
Centrally-located on 18 acres between two of the Hills’ largest and most beautiful lakes, and less than 15 miles from Rapid City and Mount Rushmore, Horse Creek Resort is the perfect creekside oasis for your next adventure.
The resort is located off Highway 385, the main thoroughfare through the Black Hills National Forest, yet is peacefully nestled in a quiet valley, completely surrounded by national forestland with a tranquil year-round creek meandering throughout the property. Rock outcroppings, hiking trails and offroad trails are within footsteps of every cabin. The serene space is an outdoor sanctuary centrally-located within 20 miles of Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Eye Tunnel / Highway, and Black Elk Peak. Your adventure will also take you near Hill City, Keystone, Custer, and Historic Deadwood. Drive a little further, and end up in Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Sturgis, or Devils Tower National Monument.
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Full hookups
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$50
/ night
Tent camping near a pine forest
Tent camping near a pine forest
98%
(361)
27mi from Black Hills National Forest · 17 sites · Tents, RVs
These tent sites are located in a campground, bordered by the Black Hills National Forest. While staying here you have access to free hot showers, flush toilets, a dish washing station, a charging stations for electronics, a game room and a laundry room.
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Electrical hookup
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$29
/ night
Fort Welikit Campground
Fort Welikit Campground
100%
(13)
27mi from Black Hills National Forest · 124 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Discover the unique charm of our campground, nestled along the picturesque Norbeck Scenic Byway in the heart of the Black Hills. This prime location offers unparalleled access to some of the region's most breathtaking natural wonders, making it an ideal base for your outdoor adventures.
Just minutes from our gates, you'll find the serene beauty of Sylvan Lake, the iconic Needles Highway, and the expansive Custer State Park. Our campground serves as a gateway to exhilarating scenic drives that lead you to stunning vistas, including the majestic Mt. Rushmore and the historic town of Deadwood.
Explore the awe-inspiring Iron Mountain Road, where every turn reveals new landscapes, or venture to the countless lakes and caves that invite exploration. With a variety of outdoor activities, nearby restaurants, and charming shops, our campground is the perfect destination for those seeking both adventure and relaxation in the captivating Black Hills.
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$28
/ night
Custer's Last Chance Rv Park
Custer's Last Chance Rv Park
92%
(219)
28mi from Black Hills National Forest · 32 sites · Tents, RVs
Custer's Last Chance RV Park
Conveniently located on the East side of Custer with easy access to the Custer Spur bike trail. The French Creek runs through the property, lots of wildlife frequents the area. The creek features a couple of wide pools. The rest of the creek is fairly narrow with slow moving water. The kids will have a great time exploring the lower acreage. Full hookup sites are available with 50, 30 or 20 amps. We still have dry camping sites as well. We hope you enjoy your stay!
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$27
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Star Valley RV Camp Spot
Star Valley RV Camp Spot
100%
(29)
31mi from Black Hills National Forest · 1 site · RV
Cozy full hook up RV spot centrally located in the southern Black Hills on five acres. Enjoy beautiful sunsets from the shared fire pit just steps from your RV. Located 5 miles from the town of Custer. Enjoy your days visiting nearby Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, Jewell Cave. Walk, bike or run on the 109 mi Mickelson trail. We are also 2 hours from Badlands National Park. This area is rich in beauty and history so be sure to get out and explore!
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Full hookups
from
$45
/ night
Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot
Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot
100%
(25)
31mi from Black Hills National Forest · 1 site · Tent, RV
Convenient full hook up RV spot with WiFi, fire pit and picnic table. Centrally located in the southern Black Hills on two acres. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, occasional hot air balloons and wildlife from your RV. Located 4 miles from the town of Custer. Enjoy your days visiting nearby Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs, Jewell Cave or Cosmos. Walk, bike or run on the 109 mi Mickelson trail. We are also 2 hours from Badlands National Park. This area is rich in beauty and history so be sure to get out and explore!
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$45
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Teresa
3 weeks ago
17 ft Class C
Very easy to find. Terrific communication from the site owners. Roomy spot. I would definitely recommend to others and would stay there again if ever back in that area.
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Corina
November 2025
31 ft Class C
With pets
We were on site 10 and it’s leveled. We stayed here on their last weekend of the season. Pine Haven is near Crazy Horse and Mt. Rushmore. It’s on the outside of town but near pretty much everything. If we cross this way again, we definitely would come back here.
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Jenna
October 2025
25 ft Class C
Kurt's spot was easy to access and had everything we needed. He was a great host and ensured we had what we needed. I'd love to come back and have a bit more time to enjoy this location! A great find!
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Gregory
October 2025
25 ft Class C
We were looking for a nice isolated, dark sky location to ourselves and got just what we wanted. We would definitely stay here again!
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Miguel
October 2025
Tent
Outstanding! Totally private and well kept. After turning around at the Y in the road, access was clear and easy. Just a short drive out of town we bought firewood from the local store. Just beautiful. Would totally stay again.
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ANDREW
October 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Beautiful location that is excellently maintained.
The host was very accommodating.
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William
October 2025
12 ft pop-up camper
Beautiful place with an extremely friendly staff! I would definitely recommend it.
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Grace
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Naked Acres WY
Our stay at Melissa’s Hipcamp site was incredible! The cabins were so nice and cozy, and the outdoor kitchen and shower were great. The property is beautiful and we were so happy we got to stay there on our road trip. I only wish we could have been there for longer!! We will definitely be coming back!
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Jordan
October 2025
1 night at Fort Welikit Campground
We stayed in the Covered Wagon. It was super cute! Cheap and the camp hosts were great! The showers were clean and hot, and the Wagon was comfortable with plenty or space for two people. Would defiantly recommended! Make sure you bring sleeping pads or an air mattress, they isn’t one in the wagon.
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Deborah
October 2025
32 ft Class C
With pets
Kurt is an amazing host in more ways than one. After I texted him saying we were set to arrive in our RV in the middle of the night, he gave detailed instructions on where to park. Not only that, but he congratulated us via text after he awoke on the good job of parking in the dark, since we had already left for the Buffalo Round up in our car. We reserved the site for two weeks but our son was with us and he was anxious to get home after being away for months hiking the Continental Divide Trail. We left after only five days and Kurt graciously agreed to refund us. He was so understanding and even spoke to my husband in person.
The site is amazing because it is in the middle of the countryside with no other RVs. Accommodations were excellent...great wifi. We highly recommend this host/site and hope to return in the future.
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Joseph
October 2025
3 nights at Fort Welikit Campground
Loved this place, we stayed in Tipi, then in Keg once it got cold. Was a great stay. Cooked over campfires. Shower/bathrooms worked great. Great location to lots of things
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Robert
October 2025
18 ft campervan
With pets
An amazing spot! My dog and I hated leaving. The hosts are super nice and responsive. Highly recommend!!
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Paul
October 2025
26 ft Class B
With pets
Really nice spot , convenient to all the things we wanted to see. Level site, good power , water!
Clean shower.
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Krystl
October 2025
1 night at Fort Welikit Campground
This was a charming campground with lots of amenities nearby. I stayed in a tipi, and I'd definitely stay here again to check out some of the other unique lodgings.
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Bobbie
September 2025
Tent
Our view was very nice! Great sunsets. Our spot was pretty flat for our tent. Easy to park our motorcycles. Great shower facilities. Definitely recommend this place!
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Danielle
September 2025
Group trip
The cabin on the property is quite lovely! It was a great place to rest for the night from the Mickelson trail. Lovely views!
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Chrissy
September 2025
30 ft travel trailer
Megan was a great host. We had a great time there.
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Chrissy
September 2025
45 ft travel trailer
Megan was incredibly helpful and we had a great visit. Thank you
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Lea
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful spot!! We camped with a few dogs and had a wonderful time in the woods.
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Ella
September 2025
Tent
Nice campground with friendly staff and extremely clean and spacious bathrooms. Only problem was that Hipcamp doesn’t say that the campground charges per tent so we had to pay more when we got there. Thankfully had cash because the campground system doesn’t allow for changes to Hipcamp reservations. Seems like that needs to be figured out
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Watched over by the four presidents of Mount Rushmore, Black Hills National Forest is South Dakota’s adventure playground. Explore 353 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails, leading through pine-clad hills and jagged canyons, or fish along 1,300 miles of mountain streams. Once you’ve visited the Crazy Horse Memorial, seen Jewel Cave, and marveled at the Cathedral Spires, take your pick of 30 primitive campgrounds or venture into the backcountry to pitch your tent beneath the stars. Better yet, join a summer moon walk to experience the forest on a night hike.
98%
55 ratings · 17 reviews
Nice, clean campground for tents on a clear lake, which my daughter enjoyed swimming in! It was also a short drive to Mt Rushmore. Camp host was friendly and welcoming.
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Jaime W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Beautiful!
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Sue S.
9 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
One of the most beautiful places in the country with rich history, always worth the trip.
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Carter S.
6 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Of all the landscapes and people I have seen and met....Black Hills is a favorite for both! Stunning geograpghy, friendly people and historic sites....nothing better.
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Kasie K.
20 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Loved it
Kevin B.
13 reviews
July 2023
Bring a spare set of tires, the road coming in is extremely rough and no cell service once you get there. Next up is the poison ivy, mosquitoes and wasps. The creek is very shallow. Very rocky tent areas. There are much better campgrounds to choose from.
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Nate V.
2 years on Hipcamp
June 2023
Boi if u don’t add more pictures for this campground….
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Jake H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2021
We tent camped here for one night passing through the area. There is a number of reservable sites and ones that are first come first serve. It is a beautiful little campground a short distance from Keystone. We loved this campground! HOWEVER, it is right on a windy scenic route that attracts a lot of motorcycle traffic. It is very close to Mt Rushmore which is a positive if you plan on visiting the monument (although there are many beautiful sights from the road). Being close to the monument, the helicopter traffic was nonstop during the day from what I assume were aerial tours. SO, if you intend on hanging out at the campsite all day, do not expect peace and quiet. The noise does die down early evening. Good basecamp for day trips!
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Sarah K.
4 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· July 2019
We arrived at the Dutchman Campground to find the gate closed and locked.
Colin R.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2019
Beautiful place to stay and ride horses.
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Trudy H.
6 years on Hipcamp
September 2018
Great location and right around the corner from Mt. Rushmore! I enjoyed the tents only aspect of the area, it made it seem the sites where secluded. We reserved two nights at #17 and then we reserved a walk-in site #20 for the next two. The bathrooms were kept clean (vault) and the hosts were very nice and answered any questions we had about the area. There is a creek and some trails that were right off the campground. Try to stay in #19, seems to be the most secluded. My only negative was from the 2 families staying three sites down, they let their kids run around camp unattended until about 10:30pm and bright and early the next morning. They also trashed the bathroom unfortunately. I wish everyone had/was taught some camping etiquette.
Ronee S.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2018
We camp here every year. We love it.
Jason Grace L.
7 years on Hipcamp
August 2017
A great little campground set against a steep mountain in a small valley deep in the Black Hills. Heading here in early August, I was worried the site would be full like many others in the area due to the Sturgis annual motorcycle rally. This campground being about 4 miles down a gravel road may have deterred the crowd - only three other sites were occupied. A heavy rain fell so I wasn't able to fully explore, definitely check your maps and sources - there was confusion even among locals as to how to get here!
Albert G.
8 years on Hipcamp
June 2017
This is a beautiful area and well maintained by the camp host. It's also the best campground for quick access to the rock climbing in Spearfish Canyon, and the super convenient general store in Cheyenne Crossing, in case you need to refill ice in your cooler or just want a delicious meal while you hide from rain.
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Natasha M.
8 years on Hipcamp
May 2017
Expansive campground with multiple sections and large campsites. Plenty of shade amongst the tall, dense pine trees. Number of sites have beautiful views of Sheridan Lake. Jump on the Centennial Trail or hike the Flume trail and check out two train tunnels from the gold mining days.
Amy F.
10 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2017
Gets chilly , bring your own fire wood, if you bring it in you take it out !
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Christi W.
8 years on Hipcamp
January 2016
We showed up on a Thursday night, it was rainy and during a storm so the whole campsite was empty! It was beautiful and near a creek. Great bathrooms, and a super friendly host that had tons of wood.
Brooke N.
3 reviews