Camping near Martin

Camping near Martin offers an unparalleled entry point to the vast South Dakota Badlands. Stay at an RV park in town with full hookups, or head to the entrance of Badlands National Park, an hour away from Martin. Find campgrounds in the park for tents near pit toilets and covered picnic tables—watch out for bison that roam freely. Don’t miss Notch Trail and its dramatic views of the White River Valley before leaving. Wind Cave National Park, home to one of the world's oldest and most complex caves, also has an on-site year-round campground with vault toilets, seasonal flush toilets, fire rings, and drinking water. Then, head out on Rankin Ridge Nature Trail for panoramic views and wildlife encounters. Black Hills National Forest encompasses over 1.2 million acres of rugged rock formations, towering forests, and parts of the Centennial Trail. Campers can set up at a primitive USFS cabin rental or an RV site with a campground host, potable water, and vault toilets near snowmobile trails.