The best dog-friendly RV campgrounds near Box Elder, South Dakota

If you're looking for an RV-friendly adventure with your furry friend near Box Elder, South Dakota, Hipcamp offers over 200 options that meet your criteria. With options starting as low as $20 per night and an average price of $38 per night, you can find a great spot that fits your budget. Top-rated campsites in the area include Custer's Last Chance RV Park (108 reviews), Redwater Revival Campground (79 reviews), and Crow Peak's Last Best Place (70 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, potable water, and showers, while fishing, hiking, and boating are among the most popular activities. Book your spot today and enjoy the great outdoors!

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for an RV-friendly adventure with your furry friend near Box Elder, South Dakota, Hipcamp offers over 200 options that meet your criteria. With options starting as low as $20 per night and an average price of $38 per night, you can find a great spot that fits your budget. Top-rated campsites in the area include Custer's Last Chance RV Park (108 reviews), Redwater Revival Campground (79 reviews), and Crow Peak's Last Best Place (70 reviews). Popular amenities include campfires, potable water, and showers, while fishing, hiking, and boating are among the most popular activities. Book your spot today and enjoy the great outdoors!

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1. Single RV Site Close To Custer

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37mi from Box Elder · 1 site · RV · Custer, SD

This single RV site is close to the city of Custer and the many attractions the Black Hills have to offer. Major attractions include Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Wind Cave National Park, Mt. Rushmore National Monument and the Black Hills National Forest all nearby. Opportunities include hiking, biking, OHV and horseback riding. Stargazing and rockhounding abound. You can access the Mickelson Bike Trail at the end of road. Plenty of room for vehicle parking on property. Site can accommodate RV unit up to 60 feet. Yard games. Only one campsite, you will be the only camper. Is adjacent to but private from owner's house. Electric hookup with 20 amp extension cord (this will not power an AC). Water fill available from private well. No sewer hookup. Dump stations available in town. There is 1/3 mile of gravel on Sunset Lane to reach property. One week maximum stay. Enjoy the City of Custer with its many restaurants and shops. Bike, hike or drive the 2 miles into town. Many hiking trails and Forest Service roads within minutes. Enjoy watching small aircraft at the nearby municipal airport. Hot air balloons can often be seen in the early morning. Stargaze at night. Fish or swim in nearby Custer State Park.

2. Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot

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38mi from Box Elder · 1 site · Tent, RV · Custer, SD

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!

3. Sturgis View Campground

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32mi from Box Elder · 40 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Sturgis, SD

Welcome to the best campground in Sturgis, offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the Black Hills. Enjoy spacious sites for families and adventurers, with hiking and stargazing just steps away. Create unforgettable memories in nature's beauty! Sturgis View Campground has been dedicated to providing the best experience for bikers attending the Sturgis Rally since 2004. With quick access to all attractions and the best views in Sturgis, there is no better place to stay. Located just 1.5 miles from Main St. in downtown Sturgis, our campground is conveniently located near Sturgis' Main Street, Sturgis Motorcycle Rally events, Deadwood and many other Black Hills destinations.

4. Beaver Lake Campground

38mi from Box Elder · 92 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Custer, SD

WELCOME TO BEAVER LAKE CAMPGROUND IN CUSTER, SD Come join us in our beautiful 19-acre pine-filled, rolling terrain campground in Custer, South Dakota. Enjoy the sounds of the breeze through the pines, birds singing, and calm surroundings in a safe, small-town atmosphere. Stay in our spacious RV sites, your tent, or simple to deluxe cabins. Have fun in our heated pool. We are conveniently located just 3.5 miles from the town of Custer, South Dakota. We are 30 minutes from Custer State Park, 22 minutes from Mt. Rushmore, 10 minutes from Crazy Horse Monument, and 9 minutes from Jewel Cave National Monument. The beauty of Custer State Park and the infamous Needles Highway can be very busy for campers, which is why many of our guests choose to stay with us at Beaver Lake Campground. Our central location and peaceful setting will put you very close to all of the amazing things to see and do in the Black Hills (Paha Sapa in the Lakota language) of South Dakota. We are open from April 1 to November 1. Pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The water slide closed. Wonderful News! As of 6/4/22, we have a brand new park-wide Wi-Fi system. Guests dependent on WI-Fi for work will need their own system. Our rural infrastructure isn’t equivalent to big-city Wi-Fi. A WARM WELCOME, FROM THE OWNERS As the owners of Beaver Lake Campground for the past several seasons Julian and Kachina Starr are amazed at how fortunate they are to have purchased this very special campground. The Black Hills area is spectacular with so many things to do and see. You could spend a month here and still not see it all. The summer weather is perfect with warm but not hot days and cool summer nights due to the 5,300-foot elevation. Perfect for evening campfires. Living and working in the Black Hills National Forest is incredible. They feel very happy to be in such calm, peaceful surroundings. Julian and Kachina have accomplished many updates, and improvements in the time they have been here. Everything from not-so-exciting infrastructure, well pumps, electrical upgrades, painting, swimming pool pump, etc., and have attempted to give this beautiful campground a more inviting atmosphere, comfortable seating on the office patio, beautiful flowers, unique pinecone art, upgrades to the cabins, mini-fridges in all cabins, new mattresses, electrical improvements and more. The Starr’s 25-year experience in the RV business in Gold Beach, Oregon, and Durango Colorado has given them lots of warm memories and some funny stories too. They look forward to many more great guest experiences greeting and serving old and new friends. AVAILABLE UNITS •RV Sites •Cabins •Tents ENJOY OUR AMENITIES •1 Large Heated Pool •Store •2 Laundry Facilities •RV Sites Small to Huge •Tent Sites •9 Cabins •Dog Park •Basket Ball, Tether Ball, Volley Ball Net & Horseshoes •3 Bathhouses •1 Accessible Family Bath •Log & Timber Rec Room For Groups •Fire Wood, 10 lb Bag Ice, and Propane Sales •Free Wifi •Playground •Dump Station Free to Guests •Honey Wagon $ •RV Tech On Site •Car Rental LOCAL AREA ATTRACTIONS •Mount Rushmore •Custer State Park •Rocky Knolls Golf Course •Crazy Horse Monument •Jewel Cave National Monument •The 1880 Train •Wind Cave National Park •Custer •Rapid City •Deadwood •Lead •Spearfish •Sturgis •Hot Springs

5. Sturgis RV Park - Big Rig Friendly

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30mi from Box Elder · 175 sites · RVs · Sturgis, SD

Black Hills Vista RV Park Campground is one of the oldest campgrounds for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. We are located in Sturgis, South Dakota, and we are open from April through October. The campground is perched on top of a hill and has spectacular views of the Sturgis and the Black Hills area. We are just two miles from the legendary Sturgis Main Street with very easy access to I-90, Boulder Canyon, Vanocker Canyon, and other Black Hills attractions. We have a variety of lot campsites especially lots with spectacular views of the beautiful Black Hills. Our campsites feature full-service hook-ups including water, sewer, 30/50 amp electricity, and WIFI that actually works. Our campsites have a gravel surface and are nearly perfectly level with little or no blocking required. We have two campgrounds, the original North site launched in 2000, and the South site constructed in 2015. Both sites include a spotless men’s and women’s shower house.

Public campgrounds near Box Elder

Dalton Lake Campground

22mi from Box Elder · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

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Pactola Reservoir Campground

22mi from Box Elder · 56 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

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Sheridan Lake Campground

22mi from Box Elder · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

Boxelder Forks Campground

24mi from Box Elder · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

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Horsethief Lake Campground

25mi from Box Elder · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

Stories from the community

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Simon

September 2025

25 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot

Private yet vast. The sky was amazing at night! Denny was responsive and quick to communicate. He wasn’t around when we booked the site (at the last minute) so he had his neighbor (Bob- a friendly older gent) get us all set up. It was accommodating and a perfect holdover spot for us for the night. Interesting to learn the history of the area!

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Denise

September 2025

48 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Single RV Site Close To Custer

We loved this spot! We were close to so many things to do, our site was quiet and beautiful! The hosts are very nice too!!

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Terry

September 2025

32 ft Class C

With pets

6 nights at Single RV Site Close To Custer

I couldn’t recommend this place any higher. It’s right in Custer so it’s a pe fect for a base camp to go exploring. The hosts are always kind, always helpful, My dog Pandora liked them. She’s ans excellent judge. It’s quiet and is a great location.

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Wayne

September 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot

Denny was great. Met us at the road to show us where to park. Site was nice and quiet. Yes this is a pull in site but it was really easy to back out of.

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KAYLEE

August 2025

27 ft travel trailer

10 nights at Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot

The place is very clean and well kept. The view is very charming ,peaceful and quiet We came to Custer Star Valley as guests. When we left we have gained a new family. Mr Denny and Ms Cindy are very genuine loving and personal. The accommodation and hospitality are extremely warming. Highly recommended and it’s feels like home away from home.

Lisa

August 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Single RV Site Close To Custer

The site was basically in Custer on private property. A beautiful town, a lovely property and although not really a private spot as far as trees or division from the main house, we were not bothered by anyone and it was a very quiet area. The WiFi was an extra bonus after not having any for a couple of days and electricity for plugging in the coffee pot and toaster! Very nice hosts who were communicative and helpful.

Tony

July 2025

40 ft fifth wheel

7 nights at Single RV Site Close To Custer

We had a fantastic week-long stay with Curt and Jackie! Their beautiful property and warm hospitality made our trip special. Jackie even surprised us with delicious homemade cupcakes—a lovely touch! Navigating our 40-foot fifth wheel through the gate and into the RV site was easy, with no issues backing in (even briefly on Curt’s lawn). The 15/20 amp electric hookup met all our needs. As noted, running an AC isn’t recommended since it trips the GFCI outlet. Fresh water was conveniently available from a spigot under the front stairs before parking. Their WiFi was fast and reliable, a lifesaver during our Starlink outage. The location is central—just 3-5 minutes from downtown Custer. Ace Hardware nearby stocks a good selection of RV supplies; we replaced some adapters there. After leaving, we used the Heritage Village Campground dump station about 10 minutes away. Dumping costs $5 (includes non-potable flush water), and fresh water is $5 extra. Pay at the office (GPS: 43.806109, -103.637695) before using the dump (GPS: 43.807089, -103.636157). Tip: Enter Heritage Village from Hwy 385 via Medicine Mountain Rd (GPS: 43.802555, -103.638236). Avoid Village Ave due to rough roads. We look forward to staying with Curt and Jackie again!

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Christina

July 2025

39 ft Class A

4 nights at Sturgis RV Park - Big Rig Friendly

Great view and the staff are so friendly. We have a 39 ft bus and we were pulling a jeep wrangler. We fit great and had no trouble on the gravel road.

Casey

July 2025

34 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot

Great campsite with full hookups, great communication with us, great location to get to local attractions. Highly recommend!

James

July 2025

34 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot

We stayed there for the last two nights and what a fantastic location! Only a few miles from town, but the site was remote enough to where we could hear coyotes howl at night and see the stars…. Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse Memorial’s and Custer State Park are definitely worth visiting. The site had full hookups, (power, water & dump), a fire pit and a picnic table. The Wi-Fi was fast: 200 Mbps downlink & uplink, so uploading pictures to the cloud was fast. The only problem that we ran into was the site is a pull-in site, (and we’re fairly new to RV camping) but the host was gracious enough to help us back-down the driveway. We plan to return, next time we’re in the area!

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David

July 2025

22 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot

Very nice spot. Convenient to town, Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore etc. Clean and quiet. Denny and Cindy were very helpful. Would definitely stay there again while in Custer.

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Betty

July 2025

23 ft Class C

With pets

7 nights at Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot

Host met us upon arrival and assisted in setting up camp . Very friendly.

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Andrew

June 2025

21 ft Class B

1 night at Sturgis View Campground

This place was amazing! It is set a top of hill overlooking the town of Sturgis with views and all directions. The owner is a very congenial guy who came out to greet us. I would highly recommend staying here!!

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Daniel

June 2025

27 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot

My wife and I loved our stay at Denny and Cindy’s location. They were incredible hosts and enjoyed meeting them. Beautiful location and views. Great setup with full hookups. Perfect location between Custer and Hot Springs. The perfect spot if you would prefer a little more seclusion. Thank you Denny and Cindy for your sharing your little slice of heaven with us.

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Finn

June 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Single RV Site Close To Custer

Beautiful location, friendly hosts, great wi-fi. We liked it so much we booked an extra day.

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Francis

June 2025

19 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Sturgis View Campground

Great View. Great base camp for visiting Sturgis and Bear Butte.

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Jennifer

June 2025

26 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot

They greeted us when we arrived and as the site is up a slight hill they helped with directing our trailer up the hill to a level portion on the site then helped us back down as we were leaving.

Kristen

May 2025

37 ft travel trailer

1 night at Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot

I seriously loved this spot and would absolutely recommend it to anyone and everyone who is visiting the Black Hills. It’s quiet and beautiful and Denny and Cindy are so nice and you can really tell they care so deeply about doing this and their land! This was also my cats favorite spot we’ve ever stayed as they absolutely loved watching the birds from the windows. Seriously don’t skip this spot when you’re visiting the area! :)

Kristen

May 2025

27 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Custer Valley View RV Camp Spot

This has truly been an incredible place to stay, so much so that I even booked an extra night to be here a little longer! Denny and Cindy are so kind and you can really tell they love doing this and love their land so much and it really shows! I would stay here again in a heartbeat!