- Camping with Snow sport
The best camping in South Dakota with snow sports
92% (348) • 2,342 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds in South Dakota
The Specialty Crop
1. The Specialty Crop
100%
(62)
Hudson, SD · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The Specialty Crop sits on 5 rural acres in the southeastern corner of South Dakota. We are a farmstead committed to sowing a meaningful life for special people, of all abilities. We cultivate community through farm experiences and special food. Our small-scale, working farm is surrounded by rolling hills and farm fields. Enjoy the farmstead strolling paths, gardens, and our friendly chickens, cats and dog. Experience the curated natural surroundings including bird watching, bugs and prairie habitat. Watch the sun rise from your camp site and stargaze our dark skies. Keep coming back to watch the evolution of our farm dreams as we build the mission of The Specialty Crop~ ask us more!
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Electrical hookup
Toilets
Crow Peak’s Last Best Place
2. Crow Peak’s Last Best Place
98%
(262)
Spearfish, SD · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
We purchased this property in 1990, with no home or buildings on it. The trees were so little you could see OVER them!! We’ve since built our home and life here, as well as raised our family. We think our little corner of the world is perfect and just want to share it with others!!Nestled deep in the Black Hills of South Dakota, this camp site is sure to be a relaxing retreat!! With full hookups, and Spearfish just 10 minutes away, you’ll have all the amenities you need. Spearfish has plenty of restaurants, shopping and entertainment for the whole family. The Black Hills offers something for all ages. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a history buff, you’ll find your niche here. There are winter sports and gaming just 20 miles from camp in Deadwood. These campsites are quaint and clean for your perfect getaway!!
Pets
Potable water
Full hookups
Black Elk Resort
3. Black Elk Resort
97%
(72)
Rapid City, SD · 1 site
Black Elk Resort is one of the finest cottages and RV resorts in South Dakota, nestled in a beautiful wooded setting and only a short drive to Mount Rushmore. We feature 9 cottages sleeping 2 to 5 people, 8 Full Hook-up Pull-Thru 50 ft. RV sites with 30/50 Amp, picnic tables, & park style charcoal grills available for the ultimate RV experience.
Whether taking advantage of our cottages, RV sites or the Palmer Creek Taproom, our long list of amenities are available for your use and enjoyment. We are proud of our family-oriented reputation and continually strive to make the Black Elk Resort as beautiful as the nature that surrounds it.
Pets
Full hookups
Black Hills National Forest
4. Black Hills National Forest
98%
(51)
National forest in South Dakota · 337 sites
Beyond Mount Rushmore, explore 1.2 million acres of forested mountains.
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Big Sioux Recreation Area
5. Big Sioux Recreation Area
100%
(2)
State park in South Dakota · 52 sites
Discover the natural charm of Big Sioux Recreation Area.
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Serenity Fields
6. Serenity Fields
87%
(53)
Kimball, SD · 20 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Originally settled by immigrants homesteading westward, Dakota Prairie Lodge now conducts hunting and fishing adventures and dabbles in agriculture. Far from population centers, the peacefulness of this rural retreat is a delight.
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Easton’s Castle/O-TE-LA Camp
7. Easton’s Castle/O-TE-LA Camp
87%
(71)
Aberdeen , SD · 25 sites · Tents, RVs
Camp where L FBaum found the inspiration for The Emerald City of OZ. Campsites with an acre each, magical firepits in the forest circling the castle. Numerous deer owls pheasants and songbirds. Wireless free on the porch, tents for rent, porta potties. $3 bathrooms w showers just 2 miles away.
Learn more about this land:
Pitch camp in one of 25 sites in the 20 acre forest surrounding magical Easton’s castle, the inspiration for the Wizard of OZ. L Frank Baum loved this place and you will too. A small forest. One acre campsites. You will be alone in Nature. Room for RV to park w limited electrical and wireless around castle. There are no RV electrical or sewer hookups. /p>
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Toilets
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Richmond Lake Recreation Area
8. Richmond Lake Recreation Area
100%
(2)
State park in South Dakota · 25 sites
Richmond Lake Recreation Area: A haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Toilets
Campfires
Custer Gallatin National Forest
9. Custer Gallatin National Forest
84%
(60)
National forest in Montana · 936 sites
Find wilderness camping near Yellowstone National Park and beyond.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Indian Creek Recreation Area
10. Indian Creek Recreation Area
100%
(1)
State park in South Dakota · 128 sites
Discover Indian Creek Recreation Area's natural splendor.
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Toilets
Campfires
Lake Herman State Park
11. Lake Herman State Park
100%
(1)
State park in South Dakota · 72 sites
Discover Lake Herman State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.
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Toilets
Campfires
Lake Louise Recreation Area
12. Lake Louise Recreation Area
100%
(1)
State park in South Dakota · 42 sites
Discover Lake Louise Recreation Area's natural splendor and outdoor fun.
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Toilets
Campfires
Fort Pierre National Grassland
13. Fort Pierre National Grassland
100%
(1)
National park in South Dakota · 1 site
Ready for a taste of wilderness unrivaled in our overpopulated world? Fort Pierre National Grassland is the perfect mix of gently rolling hills and vast prairie flats. It’s a lush habitat for waterfowl, birds, and fish. The spring and summer months bring a lush expanse of wild flowers that will entice every fiber of your being. There are no public campgrounds here, but you’re welcome to pitch your tent wherever you see fit, and fall asleep under the wide open sky of South Dakota. Fishing and hunting are allowed in-season, and hiking and horseback riding are common adventures. For a taste of true solitude, there’s no place like Fort Pierre National Grassland.
Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
14. Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
92%
(6)
National forest in Nebraska · 72 sites
Ahhh, the heartland. Wide open spaces of undeveloped land in which to spread your wings and find some breathing room. Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands is one of these places, comprised of two forests of ponderosa pine and three grassland areas. Come here to set up your temporary little house on the prairie and be a pioneer camper for a while! Wandering and exploring is unrestricted for non-motorized travel here, meaning freedom is yours for the taking! If you don’t want to just head into the abyss, try visiting the nation's oldest federal tree nursery (awww, baby trees!), or the largest extinct bison boneland in the world at the Hudson-Meng Bison Research Center. Or, head to Soldier Creek Wilderness Area for a little rewilding and backcountry exploration. Keep your eyes peeled for prairie dogs and wildflowers popping their cute little heads up, rock formations dotting the landscape, and magic around every turn. There’s a lot going on in that grass!
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Hartford Beach State Park
15. Hartford Beach State Park
State park in South Dakota · 91 sites
Discover Hartford Beach State Park's natural splendor.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Jason
2 weeks ago
8 ft truck camper
As always an amazing stay at a fantastic place with a wonderful host family. We LOVE coming here Bonus of our last stay was live music
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Steve
2 weeks ago
20 ft Class B
The best staff. Friend, helpful, concerned. Scott and Donnie and Jody and of course Jace. Great people.They are our new old friends.
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Ann
May 2026
33 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great location . Quiet.. nice hookups..easy in/out
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JoAnn M.
April 2026
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
This is a very clean, beautiful sight to camp in and feel secure.
The host is absolutely welcoming, and helpful.
I will be recommending this to location to all my friends and family. Thank you
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Gregory
October 2025
25 ft Class C
We were looking for a nice isolated, dark sky location to ourselves and got just what we wanted. We would definitely stay here again!
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ANDREW
October 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Beautiful location that is excellently maintained.
The host was very accommodating.
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Paul
October 2025
26 ft Class B
With pets
Really nice spot , convenient to all the things we wanted to see. Level site, good power , water!
Clean shower.
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Leah
September 2025
Tent
This is a great place to get away, especially for a road trip. Having access to a bathroom and shower makes such a difference, and the facilities were so clean and so much was provided! We had a wide open space to camp, and went to explore the front area of the lodge in the morning before taking off. The lodge has a lot of information available to guest about the lodge and activities in the area. I would absolutely camp here again, and would look into the lodge rooms as well. Thank you Toni!
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Bill
September 2025
24 ft Class C
We love this place, very private , will be back.
This was our second time.
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Louis
September 2025
28 ft travel trailer
With pets
Absolutely perfect, private gem of a camping spot!
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Vernon
September 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
Oh my goodness we loved our time sept 11-14. The sky cloud views were unbelievable!!
Many turkeys passing thru the evergreen each am also many dear in the meadow!
Quiet and places to walk.
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Cory
September 2025
38 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Beautiful area with views. Little traffic for walking dogs. Laure was very communicative and accommodating.
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Krystal
September 2025
32 ft fifth wheel
With kids
Great location! It’s quiet. It’s close to town. Base of the mountain with trees. It’s perfect. The gravel road is well maintained and easy spots to get into.
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Randy
September 2025
18 ft travel trailer
With pets
We spent two nights on Katie and Chris’s land and we couldn’t have had a nicer time. Both Katie and Chris welcomed us with firewood and stories about their well loved land. The space was peaceful and the free range chickens entertained us. The facilities were great and the outdoor shower was perfect. Highly recommend a stop at this adorable Hipcamp.
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Gale
September 2025
36 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Beautiful location at the end of a very nice gravel road. Quiet, great sunrise and sunset settings at the base of Crow Peak. Laure was very prompt in replying when I had questions. Full hook ups are a total plus.
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Gina
August 2025
16 ft car
Wonderful farm in the middle of corn fields. Highly recommend staying. We definitely would stay again.
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Keith
August 2025
36 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Very peaceful and a great hospitality!
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Anne
August 2025
34 ft fifth wheel
We had a marvelous, peaceful stay at Laure's hipcamp, surrounded by beautiful trees and hills. We've stayed on this property before and loved it so much that we returned. In addition, Laure is a great communicator. We highly recommend this hipcamp!
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Charles
August 2025
10 ft travel trailer
First, Laura is an excellent host. Great communication throughout. Her husband even sent a site location map before my arrival. This was extremely helpful finding where i was supposed to be. It also helped understand where to enter the property as the site seems to have a geocode versus physical address. All in all, I was able to get settled in about 10 minutes which is a personal best 🤣
The location is situated in a beautiful area, off the beaten path - literally. It's excellently maintained with water and electricity easily available. Unlike every site I've been to, the hosts actually provided an adaptor for those not prepared (I was but there was a time...)
The only minor things I'd do differently or change are:
1.) I'd is choose one of the other 2 sites (which were available). Both are more open than the one I had which is near a building (albeit a very slick black garage).
2.) I had to be careful walking my dogs, even though on leashes, due to the electric fencing (which I understand the need for).. in a perfect world, there'd be a place to walk them less stressfully...minor.
Overall this is great place and clear why its so highly rated.
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Beverly
August 2025
40 ft fifth wheel
Great communication and a beautiful, safe, peaceful location! What more could you ask?! 😃 We would most certainly stay again.
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