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Refuge Hill

89%
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· Hot Springs, Custer, South Dakota
20 acres hosted by Spamalope, Llc S.
3 RV/tent sites
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Near Wind Cave National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Wind Cave Visitor Center.
Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
Private sites
100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Our tucked away forest and meadow are the perfect place to find peace and relaxation away from the busy tourist spots in the Black Hills. We have a walking trail going throughout the property and we are very close to the Mickelson Trail (1.1 miles from driveway), Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Park, Custer State Park, natural hot springs, and much more. We are family and pet friendly. Great location for a home base for UTV and ATV riding with plenty of extra parking.
Natural features
Forest
Field
89%
23 ratings · 21 reviews
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Donna C.doesn't recommend
September 22, 2024
Site 1
Not great, but adequate
The camp was quite aways from attractions, stores, etc, and involves a not well groomed gravel road. Additionally, the owners had 3 dogs who had the run of the place. One of them was fine, but two of them were aggressive, with one being so hostile that we had to keep our dog inside the rv for her own protection. And there was dog poop everywhere. The owner was nice, but busy with multiple obligations and we only saw him for about 10 minutes total. The family gifted us with fresh eggs, which was very nice, and it was definitely quiet, but we are used to other hipcamps where there was more interaction with the hosts. We were there 5 days and had a lot of questions to figure out on our own.
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Lisa P.recommends
August 29, 2024
Site 2
Very remote and peaceful. Thet offered water however, there was no water pressure. That was a little disappointing. Other than that it was good
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Lawrence A.
August 18, 2024
Site 3
Nice and secluded, bad road
Very quiet and secluded. There was no one else in the adjoining campsites but they were far enough apart for privacy even if there would have been. Site was a little tight backing up and definitely a slight uphill grade. We put it in four-wheel drive since we started to spin on the rocks backing in. Power pedestal is on the wrong side but we had just enough length to plug in. Unfortunately, then we couldn't open the awning because of a tree branch. There appears to be three dogs that have the run of the place. The largest growled at me when I went outside and pooped in our campsite, twice. I am surprised that other reviews don't emphasize the narrow, deep and uneven road in. It's maybe a quarter mile of thick gravel but then it narrows down to barely one lane wide and very uneven. Not sure how you handle it if you meet another vehicle. We had just had our shackles repaired and I didn't want to continue but there was no way to turn around. All in all, it's a great spot. Getting there is another story. Site number one would be a great choice. It's much flatter and has sewer and a water tank close. I can't say I'd recommend taking a big camper in and definitely not with two wheel drive. That said, if you're looking for some real outback camping in a pine forest, and you have the right equipment, this might be your place.
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Kristina P.recommends
August 4, 2024
Site 3
It was a beautiful spot and it was really quiet. The hosts were so nice and gave us some fresh eggs to take with us! Their sweet dog Faye paid us a visit on our last night and our dogs absolutely loved the area.
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Linda Y.recommends
July 26, 2024
Site 1
Refuge
Very quiet (no bird song, occasional rooster crowing) all tall pine campsite. No water, no trash/dumpster, very spotty T-mobile reception. My site had electricity. Never met the host(s) in 4 day visit. Be aware that 0.2 miles from site is a VERY intimidating gulch--my Toyota van made it without difficulty going 20 mph. I initially freaked after an all day, very hot, and would not have attempted it without Sam (host) assuring me a neighbor did it every day.
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Jocelyn M.recommends
July 18, 2024
Site 1
This place was so peaceful. The camp host brought us beautiful fresh eggs and it was as so quiet and lovely. The road is longer than I was expecting and service is super spotty so get your gps going early.
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Hot Springs, Custer, South Dakota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne) and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in April 2024
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