Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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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!
Bear Den Campground offers a serene and well-maintained space where guests feel warmly welcomed by Tammy, the attentive host. The site is notably clean and equipped with all the essentials and more, including amenities like clean showers, laundry facilities, and communal areas for cooking and relaxing. Many reviews highlight the personal touches and thoughtfulness that Tammy brings, making it a standout choice for campers. The overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with visitors expressing their desire to return for future stays.
This land is absolutely beautiful. The whole set up Tammy and her husband have is peaceful and every bit of a relaxing getaway. Within a short drive of Custer State Park and a few other landmarks about in the area, this was perfect to catch all the spots. Tammy is a hospitality queen, made us feel right at home. We will be returning and spreading the word that this is a 12/10 would recommend place to stay in the Black Hills area!!
Lil Bear Cabin was GREAT! From the moment I arrived, Tammy was so welcoming and helped carry in some of my things. She showed me around and made sure I had everything I needed and more. I arrived while it was dark so it was a treat to explore the camp during the sun rise the next morning. I walked along the trail and said good morning to the friendly horses. I even had deer and turkeys grazing outside my window. There were snacks and a coffee machine in my cabin, a propane fireplace on the porch where I sat and saw some stars, a clean and well stocked bathroom, the perks go on and on. I cant wait to stay here again.
On my way out of Hermosa, I got coffee and breakfast at Hermosa Coffee Shop. Would also 110% recommend:) THANKS TAMMY!
Tammy has a wonderful campground she has clearly put tons of effort into making and loves what she does. This is a must stay for anyone passing through the area or even staying long term. Thanks for having us!
Tammy is such a warm host! She always makes me feel welcome when I stay with her. This time I brought my son and he was over the moon about the lil bear cabin, the hammock, and roaming the space. The facilities are the cleanest of any place I’ve ever stayed, and the little thoughtful touches throughout are so well done. We will definitely be back!
I had a great stay at Lil Bear Cabin! Tammy was very welcoming and showed me around before settling in. The cabin and bathroom were very clean and well kept. It was great to sit outside with the propane fire with some coffee (also provided).
Location
Hermosa, Custer, South Dakota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne) and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to