95% (386) • 5 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near South Dakota
HTR Black Hills
1. HTR Black Hills
92%
(19)
100 sites · RVs, Lodging · Rapid City, SD
Explore the beauty of HTR Black Hills (formerly American Buffalo Campground). This unique destination is home to Mount Rushmore as well as numerous national and state parks, local attractions, and iconic events like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. So, stay awhile when you tour all the mountains, canyons, caves, and rock formations with the spectacular backdrop of South Dakota. Nestled under tall pine trees, in the heart of the wonderful Black Hills, our on-site recreational facilities include a heated swimming pool & hot tub (open Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting), mini golf, a playground area for children, basketball court, horseshoe pits, and wooded walking trails offer something for everyone!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$26
/ night
Bear Den Cabins & Camp
2. Bear Den Cabins & Camp
100%
(467)
8 sites · Tents, Lodging · Hermosa, SD
Bear Den is a small camp with 3 Glamping Tents, 2 cabins and shower house. Outdoor spaces for relaxing. We are located approximately 5 miles from Custer State Park, 11 miles from Keystone the Gateway to Mt. Rushmore in the beautiful southern Black Hills.
Cabins have electricity, our tents do not have electricity. Cabins and showers are heated and open year round! All sites including 'bring your own tent' sites have access to the shower house and outdoor grilling areas.
Pick a spot to pitch your own tent, one tent per space. If you have 2 tents please book 2 sites. We have 3 spots cleared. Hang your hammock in trees around the property. This option includes all access to the shower house and outdoor grilling areas!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
95% (386) • 5 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near South Dakota
HTR Black Hills
1. HTR Black Hills
92%
(19)
100 sites · RVs, Lodging · Rapid City, SD
Explore the beauty of HTR Black Hills (formerly American Buffalo Campground). This unique destination is home to Mount Rushmore as well as numerous national and state parks, local attractions, and iconic events like the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. So, stay awhile when you tour all the mountains, canyons, caves, and rock formations with the spectacular backdrop of South Dakota. Nestled under tall pine trees, in the heart of the wonderful Black Hills, our on-site recreational facilities include a heated swimming pool & hot tub (open Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting), mini golf, a playground area for children, basketball court, horseshoe pits, and wooded walking trails offer something for everyone!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$26
/ night
Bear Den Cabins & Camp
2. Bear Den Cabins & Camp
100%
(467)
8 sites · Tents, Lodging · Hermosa, SD
Bear Den is a small camp with 3 Glamping Tents, 2 cabins and shower house. Outdoor spaces for relaxing. We are located approximately 5 miles from Custer State Park, 11 miles from Keystone the Gateway to Mt. Rushmore in the beautiful southern Black Hills.
Cabins have electricity, our tents do not have electricity. Cabins and showers are heated and open year round! All sites including 'bring your own tent' sites have access to the shower house and outdoor grilling areas.
Pick a spot to pitch your own tent, one tent per space. If you have 2 tents please book 2 sites. We have 3 spots cleared. Hang your hammock in trees around the property. This option includes all access to the shower house and outdoor grilling areas!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Christopher
November 2025
With pets
Tammy's place was everything we wanted - its cozy, remote but in the heart of so much beauty. We got in at sunset and were able to take our dog on a night stroll up her hill for a very peaceful evening. The heat in our cabin was NICE and made it extra cozy. The bathroom / shower set up was top notch - sooo clean! 10/10 recommend this place! + Tammy is such a friendly, kind, good human!
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Nicholas
October 2025
1 night at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
We had such a wonderful time. Tammy and Tim were so hospitable and set us up for one of the coolest experiences to date. We can’t wait to come back - 10/10! Thank you so much!
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Casey
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
We had an amazing time staying in shady bear! Tammy was so kind and welcoming and has truly thought of everything. The bathrooms/showers were immaculate, there were plenty of ammenities, and the property was beautiful. We will absolutely stay here again if we're in th area!
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Sarah and Skyler
August 2025
1 night at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Tammy had such a cool separate of several tents with their own privacy that were so cozy and warm. The bath house was awesome and she has a place to do your dishes and free bags of ice which was great! Would highly recommend!
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Charlie
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Exceptionally beautiful and welcoming! Can’t wait to return.
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Larry
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
I had a really wonderful experience at this site! Tammy was super welcoming, the location is very convenient, and all the facilities were spotlessly clean. I would definitely stay here again!
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Amy
August 2025
5 nights at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
The Bear Den is amazing! Tammy and Tim have thought of everything you might need. Everything is so clean and well-kept. The location is fabulous for all the nearby sites (Wind Cave NP, Crazy Horse, Mt Rushmore, Badlands and more!). Tammy is so welcoming and an amazing host!
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Lydia
July 2025
2 nights at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
If you’re looking for a wonderful glamping experience (or camping for that matter) with access to necessary conveniences - like bathrooms, full showers, grills, & kitchenette. This is your place! And fabulously maintained by Tammy and her husband! They are the icing on the cake - great hosts! I initially booked 2 nights and ended up adding 3, I loved it so much. I will definitely be back.
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Lindsay
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Tammy has thought of everything to make a stay on their beautiful land comfortable. The clean restroom and shower house stocked with toiletries. Fluffy towels and pretty quilts on the comfortable bed. Lights and fans and charging station for phones. The cooking area was great- a gas grill and tables and chairs under a roof, and everything was clean and well maintained. For an easy, comfortable experience where you still feel close to the outdoors, I highly recommend!
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Rachel
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Nothing but good things to say. First off, Tammy is the sweetest host. This was our first time booking a place off Hipcamp and it was the best experience. We got there a bit late but Tammy was communicative and understanding. The place was beautiful, well maintained, and clean. It’s a little confusing getting there but Tammy made it clear and helped us out when Apple Maps took us to the wrong spot. Excellent amenities, comfortable space, and an even better host.
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Emily
July 2025
With pets
Tammy’s awesome and has a really sweet spot! The amenities are way more than we could’ve hoped for in a glamping experience. We got rained out on a hike our second day and returned to camp to find that our site held up just great. The bath house was very convenient and incredibly clean/well maintained. There were several other kind campers there at the same time as us. Their tents were a little closer to us than we initially anticipated based on the pictures, but we still had our privacy. Her site would be the perfect place if you’ve got a group of friends wanting to have an outdoor stay with all of the luxuries of hot running water/bathrooms, covered outdoor grilling area, ice access & laundry. 10/10 would love to stay again ♥️
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Juliet
July 2025
2 nights at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Tammy is a wonderful person and takes care of an incredible place. She was communicative before, during, and after my arrival. I appreciated her greeting me and showing me around the space. The Bear Den itself is such a lovely and comfortable place to stay, and all of the amenities and facilities are generously offered and cared for, including clean bathrooms and towels, laundry, fridge space, coffee, and snacks. Tammy herself is such a big-hearted, warm person and I am so glad I was able to spend two nights here. I have been traveling solo on a roadtrip and I felt very safe and like I had returned home and could really lean into resting at this point in my journey. I highly recommend staying here and hope I am able to return one day. Thank you Tammy!
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Mokshda
July 2025
2 nights at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Amazing property and wish we could have stayed longer— I really did not want to leave! Tammy is so warm and helpful plus that along with the tranquility of her property made it an incredible experience!
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Brian
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Tammy’s property was the perfect combination of peaceful and convenient to Rapid City & Custer State Park. We stayed in one of the permanent structure-style tents and were so impressed by all of her thoughtful touches and amenities. The bathroom buildings are immaculate, and the private shower stalls were appreciated. She has a kitchen area set up with coffee provided - which we appreciated every morning before our hikes. The tent was spotless and the queen size bed was comfortable. Tammy and her husband Tim are so friendly and welcoming, you will feel right at home.
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Elizabeth
July 2025
1 night at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
We enjoyed our stay in Bear Den’s glamping tent so much that we extended our vacation an additional day. Tammy is fantastic and her place is quiet and beautiful. She has included everything you need for a relaxing and fun stay. We loved the stars at night.
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Christie
June 2025
Group trip
We stayed in the glamping tent! It was so cute and well laid out! The rainfall shower was relaxing and had the best water pressure. The description of the tent said one queen bed and one twin over full bunk- it was definitely twin over twin so max stay would be 4 people. And I know it’s outside and camping but there were a ton of spiders:) No complaints as it is camping but it surprised me how many of those little guys made their way in to the tent! The campground was clean and so many things to do including swimming, hot tub, jumping pillow, horseshoes, mini golf, live music and food truck on Friday night. The campground does sit on a busy highway so the pool and golf area are a bit noisy- the campsites close to the road would likely hear traffic noise as well. The glamping sites are in back of the park and very quiet with a nice forest view. It was really close to a ton of area attractions- we did Bear country 2 minutes away, Cosmos mystery area 10 minutes away, Mount Rushmore 20 minutes away, and Custer State Park about 35 minutes away! 10 minutes to Rapid City businesses if you need groceries or forgot something.
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Jorge
June 2025
1 night at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Incredible place to stay at. It's very apparent how much love Tammy puts into the space. 10/10 would recommend. Showers and bathrooms were spotless. Even though we didn't use them, the microwave and ice in the kitchen could be super nice to have for other campers.
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Jesse
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
I loved Tammy’s hospitality. Bathrooms/showers were BEAUTIFUL, as well as the convenience of free laundry. Our site was great, plenty of privacy and a great location overall. All of the other campers were great and super friendly as well. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something more comfortable when on the road.
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Ryan
June 2025
3 nights at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Tammy provided the most wonderful services. From clean bathrooms and rooms (tents), to yard games, a communal kitchen area, and more! The property is some of the most beautiful land we’ve had the pleasure of staying on, and Tammy made sure we were always comfortable. We will be recommending to friends and staying again. We got engaged on this trip, and their hospitality made our stay that much more special.
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Jody
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
What can I say that hasn’t already been said? Tammy and Tim have a lovely property and I’m so glad that they’ve decided to share it with the world. The drive to the site is a bustling little farm area (watch out for the moos) and is beautiful. The site is nicely located near many hiking trails, jeep trails, and great food. The bathrooms are incredibly clean and stocked with things often forgotten. The wagon to haul things in and out of the site was also a bonus. Tammy and Tim definitely have a knack for hospitality and they are really what make this gem shine.
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The best safari tents in South Dakota guide
Where to go
Badlands and the Black Hills
Swathes of forested mountains blanket the southwestern corner of South Dakota, where a road trip to Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial is likely top of your to-do list. Just west of the four presidents, the Black Hills National Forest has 450 miles of hiking, biking, OHV, and horseback riding trails, plus 30 campgrounds, some with full hookups. To the east, hike beneath layer-cake cliffs and towering canyons in Badlands National Park, then camp out beneath the stars—backcountry camping is permitted throughout the park.
Great Lakes
The Missouri River flows through the heart of South Dakota, where you'll find the four man-made "great lakes"—Lake Oahe, Lake Sharpe, Lake Francis Case, and Lewis and Clark Lake. Campgrounds and RV parks pepper the shores, and all four lakes are popular spots for walleye and smallmouth bass fishing. Bring your own boat, paddle the lakes on a kayak, or rent a jet ski.
Glacial Lakes
The sweeping prairies and glacial lakes of northeastern South Dakota are little-explored, but you’re never far from a lakeside campground. With its chain of eight glacial lakes, Oakwood Lakes State Park affords plenty of opportunities for swimming, paddling, and ice fishing, depending on the time of year. Further south, Lake Poinsett has a sandy beach, two camping areas, and lakefront cabins.
Southeast South Dakota
The state's southeast corner is a patchwork of lakes, rivers, and vineyards, interspersed with country towns. Set up camp at Lake Vermillion and hit the water to swim, canoe, or paddleboard; enjoy hiking or rock climbing around the unique pink quartzite cliffs of Palisades State Park; or go wine tasting in South Dakota wine country. A photo stop at Sioux Falls is a must for visitors to the namesake city, but for camping, head to the nearby Big Sioux Recreation Area, a scenic stopover along the Jay Heath Canoe & Kayak Trail.