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The best camping near Custer with horseback riding

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Top-rated campgrounds

Tent camping near a pine forest

1. Tent camping near a pine forest

98%
(361)
2.4mi from Custer · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · Custer, SD
These tent sites are located in a campground, bordered by the Black Hills National Forest. While staying here you have access to free hot showers, flush toilets, a dish washing station, a charging stations for electronics, a game room and a laundry room.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$29
 / night
Private swimming hole, nothing but fun!

2. Naked Acres WY

98%
(28)
34mi from Custer · 4 sites · RVs, Lodging · Newcastle, WY
Naked Acres WY welcomes you with 20 private acres located in the heart of the Wyoming Black Hills! With a private pond fed by a natural cold water spring, cool off with a swim or paddle board, sit on the dock and watch the wildlife, or enjoy the prettiest sunset this side of Mount Rushmore! The property is bordered by 200 acres of Forest Service land that you get access to, perfect for our biking and hiking friends! We are located close enough to some beautiful tourist attractions, without being too close! 54 miles to Devils Tower for all of your climbing needs. 1 hour 20 minutes to Mount Rushmore. 1 hour to Hill City, SD 36 miles to Deadwood, SD 45 miles to Spearfish Canyon, SD Naked Acres WY also boasts some amazing wildlife year round including Wild Turkey's, Gosling Hawks, Deer, Elk, Mountain Lions, and tons of different butterfly, bird, and dragonfly species. A nature lovers dream! We can't wait to welcome you with our weekly community fire social around the fire pit!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$34
 / night
Three Glamping Tents

3. Bear Den Cabins & Camp

100%
(467)
15mi from Custer · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging · Hermosa, SD
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!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$25
 / night
View from our driveway with the Mickelson Trail and Hwy 385 on the right and the ranch/campground on the left

4. Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

93%
(281)
8.8mi from Custer · 35 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Custer, SD
Property description Our property is nestled between Hwy 385, the Mickelson Trail, and the National Forest. We are located between Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park along Hwy 385 and the Mickelson Trail; about 30 minutes from Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Mountain. The nearest towns with restaurants are Pringle, (2 miles S); Hot Springs, (24 miles S), Custer, (9.5 miles N).; Hill City, (24 miles N), and Rapid City, (50 miles N). The blacktop driveway grants easy access for every type of vehicle. A couple of ponds, creeks, and dispersed willow, pine, and aspen trees enhance the diversity and beauty of the landscape. It is peaceful here and we enjoy sharing it with our guests during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Plenty Star Ranch Retreat has our home, a big pole barn (RV storage), a garage/wood workshop with an attached restroom for all guests, a regular hot water shower cabin, 2 small home-built camping log cabins, 7 RV sites, 9 clearly marked tent and car-camping sites, and several water hydrants fed by our well, providing great quality drinking water. 2 pets maximum per campsite, no pets allowed when booking a cabin. Check-In is 2 pm to 9 pm; Check-Out is 10 am for the cabins and 11 am for all other sites.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$60
 / night
SUNSET FROM THE RV SITE AND FIRE PIT

5. Star Valley RV Camp Spot

100%
(29)
4mi from Custer · 1 site · RV · Custer, SD
Cozy full hook up RV spot centrally located in the southern Black Hills on five acres. Enjoy beautiful sunsets from the shared fire pit just steps from your RV. Located 5 miles from the town of Custer. Enjoy your days visiting nearby Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, Jewell Cave. 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!
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$45
 / night
Looking at National Forest

6. Green's Acres

100%
(10)
31mi from Custer · 1 site · RV · Black Hawk, SD
5 private undeveloped acres in the black hills. Water, 50 amp breaker, and sewer hook up for an RV available. Drive out of Black Hawk SD a few miles up into the hills, into a share private drive, drive across two cattle guards, and arrive next to national forest land. Hook up your RV. Relax and enjoy deer, turkeys, and other wildlife in a beautiful quiet spot.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$35
 / night
Luxury RV Canyon Retreat

7. Luxury RV Canyon Retreat

95%
(55)
39mi from Custer · 1 site · RV · Lead, SD
The property is one of the few rentals allowed in Spearfish Canyon. A NEW Post and Beam Pavilion for parking and picnics! An outdoor table and chairs under pavilion available for usage. Also NEW--horseshoe pits in meadow for your enjoyment. It sits besides an historic 95-year old log cabin. A guest house, Couples Canyon Retreat, sleeps 3, is also available for rent. Contact owner. Learn more about this land: All paved road to your private luxury concrete RV pad sitting at the entrance of beautiful Spearfish Canyon. Convenient location to all sites in SD Black Hills including Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish and one hour drive to Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. Walking distance to a trout pond for fishing and Cheyenne Crossing for a delicious meal. Hiking and off-roading trails galore. Go to sleep hearing Upper Spearfish Creek across the road, with mountain views, deer and smell of fresh pine trees. Lead Country Club Golf course close by. New Post and Beam Pavilion available for parking and picnics.
Pets
Potable water
Trash
from 
$45
 / night
Rustic Rendezvous

8. Rustic Rendezvous

99%
(48)
17mi from Custer · 1 site · Tent, RV · Hermosa, SD
Semi secluded on 5 acres camping has a large cement pad with a bathroom that has shower, toilet, and sink. Nearby is Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, Black Hills Playhouse, Rush Mountain Adventure Park, Keystone, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, numerous off roading trails, and hiking trails, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway. A short drive away is Deadwood, Sturgis and Spearfish Canyon. Devils Tower and Badlands are within driving distance History in the Black Hills is unlimited, along with off roading adventures.
Potable water
Toilets
Showers
from 
$42
 / night
Buffalo Tipi Glamping

9. Buffalo Tipi Glamping

100%
(8)
23mi from Custer · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Hot Springs, SD
Highland Meadows Resort sits on 12.5 acres atop a private mesa in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The resort features four private cabins, two glamping tipis, and an earth home on the upper mesa — and a campground on the lower mesa. Tipis are equipped with a king-size bed, sleeper sofa, and basic kitchenette. There's a shared wood fire pit, laundry facilities, horseshoe pit, and a private bath w/ shower for each tipi. Tipis also come with a pack and play for one extra infant/toddler. Kitchenettes come with a microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker, and some basic place settings. The campground has several tent and RV sites, each with their own fire pit, picnic table, and power. The campground has a common area for larger gatherings and flush toilets with sinks. There are several water spigots in the campground as well: two near the restrooms and one at each RV site. Highland Meadows Resort is located near The Mammoth Site, Wind Cave, Cold Brook Reservoir, and local hot springs. It's a short drive from Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$31
 / night
Black Elk Resort

10. Black Elk Resort

96%
(69)
13mi from Custer · 1 site · RV · Rapid City, SD
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
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$54
 / night
Starlight Carroll Creek

11. Starlight Carroll Creek

100%
(5)
8.3mi from Custer · 1 site · Tent, RV · Custer, SD
Level, grassy field, good for tent camping, motor home parking, hiking, bird watching. Custer - Jewel Cave National Park within a 30 minute drive. Crazy Horse Memorial within 15 minutes (Native items and tour of Crazy Horse sculpture - largest sculpture in the world). Helicopter rides, too, in Hill City, covers Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and North to Badlands ($$). Sylvan Lake (actually several nice lakes, less than 30 minute drive). Mount Rushmore 30 minutes away. Custer State Park (miles of Bison, hungry for carrots Donkeys and Pronghorn to see) less than 30 minutes away. Downtown Custer shops (gifts, Native items, vape shop). Shooting range and gun shop 5 miles away. Hot Springs - Mammoth Park, Wind Cave National Park, Evans Plunge (indoor Hot Springs fed pool).
Pets
from 
$28
 / night
Wickiup Village Cabins

12. Wickiup Village Cabins

39mi from Custer · 20 sites · Lodging · Lead, SD
Welcome to Wickiup Cabins where adventure or relaxation can go hand in hand.  We have what you are looking for.  Our rustic yet modernized cabins were built in 1937 and provided all the comforts of home.   Perhaps, a wedding destination, family reunion, small company retreat or a destination for relaxing while enjoying our mountain streams and quiet peaceful settings under our 80 foot spruce trees. It is here you can also come for hunting, ATV riding, rock climbing above and below us, mountain biking, fishing, riding the Mickelson Trail, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse or historic Lead Deadwood to name some of our Black Hills offerings. We are located central to the Northern Black Hills at the top of Spearfish Canyon 10 minutes west of Lead Deadwood on Highway 85.  Wickiup has the monopoly on Spearfish Creek.  Long gone are the cabin camps that once provided memories for children to older folks never to be forgotten.  Warm summer days of tubing, fishing, panning for those gold flakes or just skipping rocks.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$138
 / night
98% (1.1K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Tent camping near a pine forest

1. Tent camping near a pine forest

98%
(361)
2.4mi from Custer · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · Custer, SD
These tent sites are located in a campground, bordered by the Black Hills National Forest. While staying here you have access to free hot showers, flush toilets, a dish washing station, a charging stations for electronics, a game room and a laundry room.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$29
 / night
Private swimming hole, nothing but fun!

2. Naked Acres WY

98%
(28)
34mi from Custer · 4 sites · RVs, Lodging · Newcastle, WY
Naked Acres WY welcomes you with 20 private acres located in the heart of the Wyoming Black Hills! With a private pond fed by a natural cold water spring, cool off with a swim or paddle board, sit on the dock and watch the wildlife, or enjoy the prettiest sunset this side of Mount Rushmore! The property is bordered by 200 acres of Forest Service land that you get access to, perfect for our biking and hiking friends! We are located close enough to some beautiful tourist attractions, without being too close! 54 miles to Devils Tower for all of your climbing needs. 1 hour 20 minutes to Mount Rushmore. 1 hour to Hill City, SD 36 miles to Deadwood, SD 45 miles to Spearfish Canyon, SD Naked Acres WY also boasts some amazing wildlife year round including Wild Turkey's, Gosling Hawks, Deer, Elk, Mountain Lions, and tons of different butterfly, bird, and dragonfly species. A nature lovers dream! We can't wait to welcome you with our weekly community fire social around the fire pit!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$34
 / night
Three Glamping Tents

3. Bear Den Cabins & Camp

100%
(467)
15mi from Custer · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging · Hermosa, SD
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!
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$25
 / night
View from our driveway with the Mickelson Trail and Hwy 385 on the right and the ranch/campground on the left

4. Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

93%
(281)
8.8mi from Custer · 35 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Custer, SD
Property description Our property is nestled between Hwy 385, the Mickelson Trail, and the National Forest. We are located between Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park along Hwy 385 and the Mickelson Trail; about 30 minutes from Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Mountain. The nearest towns with restaurants are Pringle, (2 miles S); Hot Springs, (24 miles S), Custer, (9.5 miles N).; Hill City, (24 miles N), and Rapid City, (50 miles N). The blacktop driveway grants easy access for every type of vehicle. A couple of ponds, creeks, and dispersed willow, pine, and aspen trees enhance the diversity and beauty of the landscape. It is peaceful here and we enjoy sharing it with our guests during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Plenty Star Ranch Retreat has our home, a big pole barn (RV storage), a garage/wood workshop with an attached restroom for all guests, a regular hot water shower cabin, 2 small home-built camping log cabins, 7 RV sites, 9 clearly marked tent and car-camping sites, and several water hydrants fed by our well, providing great quality drinking water. 2 pets maximum per campsite, no pets allowed when booking a cabin. Check-In is 2 pm to 9 pm; Check-Out is 10 am for the cabins and 11 am for all other sites.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$60
 / night
SUNSET FROM THE RV SITE AND FIRE PIT

5. Star Valley RV Camp Spot

100%
(29)
4mi from Custer · 1 site · RV · Custer, SD
Cozy full hook up RV spot centrally located in the southern Black Hills on five acres. Enjoy beautiful sunsets from the shared fire pit just steps from your RV. Located 5 miles from the town of Custer. Enjoy your days visiting nearby Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mt. Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, Jewell Cave. 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!
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$45
 / night
Looking at National Forest

6. Green's Acres

100%
(10)
31mi from Custer · 1 site · RV · Black Hawk, SD
5 private undeveloped acres in the black hills. Water, 50 amp breaker, and sewer hook up for an RV available. Drive out of Black Hawk SD a few miles up into the hills, into a share private drive, drive across two cattle guards, and arrive next to national forest land. Hook up your RV. Relax and enjoy deer, turkeys, and other wildlife in a beautiful quiet spot.
Pets
Potable water
Campfires
from 
$35
 / night
Luxury RV Canyon Retreat

7. Luxury RV Canyon Retreat

95%
(55)
39mi from Custer · 1 site · RV · Lead, SD
The property is one of the few rentals allowed in Spearfish Canyon. A NEW Post and Beam Pavilion for parking and picnics! An outdoor table and chairs under pavilion available for usage. Also NEW--horseshoe pits in meadow for your enjoyment. It sits besides an historic 95-year old log cabin. A guest house, Couples Canyon Retreat, sleeps 3, is also available for rent. Contact owner. Learn more about this land: All paved road to your private luxury concrete RV pad sitting at the entrance of beautiful Spearfish Canyon. Convenient location to all sites in SD Black Hills including Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish and one hour drive to Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. Walking distance to a trout pond for fishing and Cheyenne Crossing for a delicious meal. Hiking and off-roading trails galore. Go to sleep hearing Upper Spearfish Creek across the road, with mountain views, deer and smell of fresh pine trees. Lead Country Club Golf course close by. New Post and Beam Pavilion available for parking and picnics.
Pets
Potable water
Trash
from 
$45
 / night
Rustic Rendezvous

8. Rustic Rendezvous

99%
(48)
17mi from Custer · 1 site · Tent, RV · Hermosa, SD
Semi secluded on 5 acres camping has a large cement pad with a bathroom that has shower, toilet, and sink. Nearby is Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, Black Hills Playhouse, Rush Mountain Adventure Park, Keystone, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, numerous off roading trails, and hiking trails, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway. A short drive away is Deadwood, Sturgis and Spearfish Canyon. Devils Tower and Badlands are within driving distance History in the Black Hills is unlimited, along with off roading adventures.
Potable water
Toilets
Showers
from 
$42
 / night
Buffalo Tipi Glamping

9. Buffalo Tipi Glamping

100%
(8)
23mi from Custer · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Hot Springs, SD
Highland Meadows Resort sits on 12.5 acres atop a private mesa in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The resort features four private cabins, two glamping tipis, and an earth home on the upper mesa — and a campground on the lower mesa. Tipis are equipped with a king-size bed, sleeper sofa, and basic kitchenette. There's a shared wood fire pit, laundry facilities, horseshoe pit, and a private bath w/ shower for each tipi. Tipis also come with a pack and play for one extra infant/toddler. Kitchenettes come with a microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker, and some basic place settings. The campground has several tent and RV sites, each with their own fire pit, picnic table, and power. The campground has a common area for larger gatherings and flush toilets with sinks. There are several water spigots in the campground as well: two near the restrooms and one at each RV site. Highland Meadows Resort is located near The Mammoth Site, Wind Cave, Cold Brook Reservoir, and local hot springs. It's a short drive from Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$31
 / night
Black Elk Resort

10. Black Elk Resort

96%
(69)
13mi from Custer · 1 site · RV · Rapid City, SD
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
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$54
 / night
Starlight Carroll Creek

11. Starlight Carroll Creek

100%
(5)
8.3mi from Custer · 1 site · Tent, RV · Custer, SD
Level, grassy field, good for tent camping, motor home parking, hiking, bird watching. Custer - Jewel Cave National Park within a 30 minute drive. Crazy Horse Memorial within 15 minutes (Native items and tour of Crazy Horse sculpture - largest sculpture in the world). Helicopter rides, too, in Hill City, covers Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and North to Badlands ($$). Sylvan Lake (actually several nice lakes, less than 30 minute drive). Mount Rushmore 30 minutes away. Custer State Park (miles of Bison, hungry for carrots Donkeys and Pronghorn to see) less than 30 minutes away. Downtown Custer shops (gifts, Native items, vape shop). Shooting range and gun shop 5 miles away. Hot Springs - Mammoth Park, Wind Cave National Park, Evans Plunge (indoor Hot Springs fed pool).
Pets
from 
$28
 / night
Wickiup Village Cabins

12. Wickiup Village Cabins

39mi from Custer · 20 sites · Lodging · Lead, SD
Welcome to Wickiup Cabins where adventure or relaxation can go hand in hand.  We have what you are looking for.  Our rustic yet modernized cabins were built in 1937 and provided all the comforts of home.   Perhaps, a wedding destination, family reunion, small company retreat or a destination for relaxing while enjoying our mountain streams and quiet peaceful settings under our 80 foot spruce trees. It is here you can also come for hunting, ATV riding, rock climbing above and below us, mountain biking, fishing, riding the Mickelson Trail, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse or historic Lead Deadwood to name some of our Black Hills offerings. We are located central to the Northern Black Hills at the top of Spearfish Canyon 10 minutes west of Lead Deadwood on Highway 85.  Wickiup has the monopoly on Spearfish Creek.  Long gone are the cabin camps that once provided memories for children to older folks never to be forgotten.  Warm summer days of tubing, fishing, panning for those gold flakes or just skipping rocks.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$138
 / night

Camper favorites near Custer

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

  • Luxury RV Canyon Retreat
  • Luxury RV Canyon Retreat
  • Luxury RV Canyon Retreat

Luxury RV Canyon Retreat

95%
(55)
39mi from Custer · 1 site · RV · Lead, SD
The property is one of the few rentals allowed in Spearfish Canyon. A NEW Post and Beam Pavilion for parking and picnics! An outdoor table and chairs under pavilion available for usage. Also NEW--horseshoe pits in meadow for your enjoyment. It sits besides an historic 95-year old log cabin. A guest house, Couples Canyon Retreat, sleeps 3, is also available for rent. Contact owner. Learn more about this land: All paved road to your private luxury concrete RV pad sitting at the entrance of beautiful Spearfish Canyon. Convenient location to all sites in SD Black Hills including Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish and one hour drive to Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. Walking distance to a trout pond for fishing and Cheyenne Crossing for a delicious meal. Hiking and off-roading trails galore. Go to sleep hearing Upper Spearfish Creek across the road, with mountain views, deer and smell of fresh pine trees. Lead Country Club Golf course close by. New Post and Beam Pavilion available for parking and picnics.
Pets
Potable water
Trash
from 
$45
 / night
  • Rustic Rendezvous
  • Rustic Rendezvous
  • Rustic Rendezvous

Rustic Rendezvous

99%
(48)
17mi from Custer · 1 site · Tent, RV · Hermosa, SD
Semi secluded on 5 acres camping has a large cement pad with a bathroom that has shower, toilet, and sink. Nearby is Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, Black Hills Playhouse, Rush Mountain Adventure Park, Keystone, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, numerous off roading trails, and hiking trails, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway. A short drive away is Deadwood, Sturgis and Spearfish Canyon. Devils Tower and Badlands are within driving distance History in the Black Hills is unlimited, along with off roading adventures.
Potable water
Toilets
Showers
from 
$42
 / night
  • Buffalo Tipi Glamping
  • Buffalo Tipi Glamping
  • Buffalo Tipi Glamping

Buffalo Tipi Glamping

100%
(8)
23mi from Custer · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Hot Springs, SD
Highland Meadows Resort sits on 12.5 acres atop a private mesa in Hot Springs, South Dakota. The resort features four private cabins, two glamping tipis, and an earth home on the upper mesa — and a campground on the lower mesa. Tipis are equipped with a king-size bed, sleeper sofa, and basic kitchenette. There's a shared wood fire pit, laundry facilities, horseshoe pit, and a private bath w/ shower for each tipi. Tipis also come with a pack and play for one extra infant/toddler. Kitchenettes come with a microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker, and some basic place settings. The campground has several tent and RV sites, each with their own fire pit, picnic table, and power. The campground has a common area for larger gatherings and flush toilets with sinks. There are several water spigots in the campground as well: two near the restrooms and one at each RV site. Highland Meadows Resort is located near The Mammoth Site, Wind Cave, Cold Brook Reservoir, and local hot springs. It's a short drive from Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$31
 / night
  • View right outside the brewery window... gorgeous!
  • Black Elk Resort
  • View right outside the brewery window... gorgeous!

Black Elk Resort

96%
(69)
13mi from Custer · 1 site · RV · Rapid City, SD
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
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$54
 / night
  • Starlight Carroll Creek
  • Starlight Carroll Creek
  • Starlight Carroll Creek

Starlight Carroll Creek

100%
(5)
8.3mi from Custer · 1 site · Tent, RV · Custer, SD
Level, grassy field, good for tent camping, motor home parking, hiking, bird watching. Custer - Jewel Cave National Park within a 30 minute drive. Crazy Horse Memorial within 15 minutes (Native items and tour of Crazy Horse sculpture - largest sculpture in the world). Helicopter rides, too, in Hill City, covers Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and North to Badlands ($$). Sylvan Lake (actually several nice lakes, less than 30 minute drive). Mount Rushmore 30 minutes away. Custer State Park (miles of Bison, hungry for carrots Donkeys and Pronghorn to see) less than 30 minutes away. Downtown Custer shops (gifts, Native items, vape shop). Shooting range and gun shop 5 miles away. Hot Springs - Mammoth Park, Wind Cave National Park, Evans Plunge (indoor Hot Springs fed pool).
Pets
from 
$28
 / night
  • Wickiup Village Cabins
  • Saddle Pocket on Spearfish Creek
  • Wickiup Village Cabins

Wickiup Village Cabins

39mi from Custer · 20 sites · Lodging · Lead, SD
Welcome to Wickiup Cabins where adventure or relaxation can go hand in hand.  We have what you are looking for.  Our rustic yet modernized cabins were built in 1937 and provided all the comforts of home.   Perhaps, a wedding destination, family reunion, small company retreat or a destination for relaxing while enjoying our mountain streams and quiet peaceful settings under our 80 foot spruce trees. It is here you can also come for hunting, ATV riding, rock climbing above and below us, mountain biking, fishing, riding the Mickelson Trail, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse or historic Lead Deadwood to name some of our Black Hills offerings. We are located central to the Northern Black Hills at the top of Spearfish Canyon 10 minutes west of Lead Deadwood on Highway 85.  Wickiup has the monopoly on Spearfish Creek.  Long gone are the cabin camps that once provided memories for children to older folks never to be forgotten.  Warm summer days of tubing, fishing, panning for those gold flakes or just skipping rocks.
Pets
Potable water
Toilets
from 
$138
 / night

Public campgrounds near Custer

Stockade South Campground
100%
(1)

Stockade South Campground

4mi from Custer · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in Custer State Park
Stockade North Campground
100%
(4)

Stockade North Campground

4.1mi from Custer · 43 sites · Tents, RVs · in Custer State Park
Bismarck Lake Campground

Bismarck Lake Campground

4.5mi from Custer · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Legion Lake Campground

Legion Lake Campground

5.1mi from Custer · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Custer State Park
Sylvan Lake Campground
89%
(16)

Sylvan Lake Campground

5.3mi from Custer · 39 sites · Tents, RVs · in Custer State Park
Comanche Park Campground
100%
(2)

Comanche Park Campground

6.1mi from Custer · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
French Creek Horse Camp

French Creek Horse Camp

6.2mi from Custer · 29 sites · in Custer State Park
Blue Bell Campground
100%
(2)

Blue Bell Campground

6.6mi from Custer · 58 sites · Tents, RVs · in Custer State Park
Sheps Canyon Campground

Sheps Canyon Campground

6.6mi from Custer · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · in Angostura Recreation Area
Oreville Campground
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SUNSET FROM THE RV SITE AND FIRE PIT
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Jenna
October 2025
25 ft Class C
1 night at Star Valley RV Camp Spot
Kurt's spot was easy to access and had everything we needed. He was a great host and ensured we had what we needed. I'd love to come back and have a bit more time to enjoy this location! A great find!
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Bear Den Cabins & Camp
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Alisha
October 2025
With kids
4 nights at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
We loved staying at Bear Den! Tammy and Tim are the most welcoming hosts — we immediately felt like a part of their family! As our 5-year-old told us when they went back to their house after greeting us… “They’re so nice, I wish they didn’t have to go.” :) The cabin was cozy and perfect for our family of four. We were extra impressed by the cleanliness of the facilities, and amenities we didn’t expect. Our kids loved exploring the property, seeing the stars at night, and waking up to watch the deer right outside the cabin. The location was great, and pretty central for all the things we wanted to do. Our whole family hopes to visit again, and we will tell all our friends to make a trip to the Black Hills to stay with Tammy and Tim!
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Bear Den Cabins & Camp
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Charles
October 2025
2 nights at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
We had the most amazing time at Lil Bear! Tammy and Tim are so kind and made us feel so at home! Our cabin was stocked with little snacks, was so cozy, had heat, coffee machine and it was just the best! Would absolutely recommend for a weekend getaway!
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Bedroom Cabin
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Grace
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Naked Acres WY
Our stay at Melissa’s Hipcamp site was incredible! The cabins were so nice and cozy, and the outdoor kitchen and shower were great. The property is beautiful and we were so happy we got to stay there on our road trip. I only wish we could have been there for longer!! We will definitely be coming back!
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SUNSET FROM THE RV SITE AND FIRE PIT
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Deborah
October 2025
32 ft Class C
With pets
14 nights at Star Valley RV Camp Spot
Kurt is an amazing host in more ways than one. After I texted him saying we were set to arrive in our RV in the middle of the night, he gave detailed instructions on where to park. Not only that, but he congratulated us via text after he awoke on the good job of parking in the dark, since we had already left for the Buffalo Round up in our car. We reserved the site for two weeks but our son was with us and he was anxious to get home after being away for months hiking the Continental Divide Trail. We left after only five days and Kurt graciously agreed to refund us. He was so understanding and even spoke to my husband in person. The site is amazing because it is in the middle of the countryside with no other RVs. Accommodations were excellent...great wifi. We highly recommend this host/site and hope to return in the future.
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Black Elk Resort
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Paul
October 2025
26 ft Class B
With pets
2 nights at Black Elk Resort
Really nice spot , convenient to all the things we wanted to see. Level site, good power , water! Clean shower.
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Tent camping near a pine forest
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Bobbie
September 2025
Tent
7 nights at Tent camping near a pine forest
Our view was very nice! Great sunsets. Our spot was pretty flat for our tent. Easy to park our motorcycles. Great shower facilities. Definitely recommend this place!
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Plenty Star Ranch Retreat
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Danielle
September 2025
Group trip
1 night at Plenty Star Ranch Retreat
The cabin on the property is quite lovely! It was a great place to rest for the night from the Mickelson trail. Lovely views!
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Path leading to the Lil Bear cabin.
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Anna
September 2025
With pets
3 nights at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
We loved staying at the Bear Den cabins! Tammy gave us clear instructions to where/how to find it and was very communicative and friendly! 😊 The location is quiet and secluded, other than the sound of the neighbors clucking chickens (which I loved!), and the passing turkey and deer through the property. We had our two dogs, which I reached out in advance about having multiple dogs and she was very accommodating. We’d love to be back!
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Tent camping near a pine forest
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Thomas
September 2025
Tent
3 nights at Tent camping near a pine forest
We've stayed here two years in a row now. We just love this campground. The staff here is super friendly and very helpful. They arranged for us to stay in our favorite spot again this year. We highly recommend this location.
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Refreshed after a good night's sleep!!
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Cathy
September 2025
2 nights at Buffalo Tipi Glamping
My friend and I enjoyed our stay and Robyn and her husband were wonderful hosts!! The tipi was so warm and cozy and the bed was amazing, so comfortable!! It was great having our own bathroom!! The instructions were detailed and easy to follow once we arrived. We would recommend staying here!!
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Bear Den Cabins & Camp
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Devon
September 2025
Tent
1 night at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Tammy was incredible! She was warm and welcoming and has absolutely everything you may need. Beautiful property. Hope to be back one day very soon!
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Tent camping near a pine forest
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Kari
September 2025
Tent
5 nights at Tent camping near a pine forest
This Campground is fantastic. The tent area was away from the Camper area which provided a quiet, peaceful experience! The bathroom/shower house was very clean and accessible. The front desk employees were extremely friendly and helpful. The delivery of wood and ice is a bonus for everyone! Highly recommend!
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Tent camping near a pine forest
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Melissa
September 2025
Tent
With kids
1 night at Tent camping near a pine forest
Gorgeous setting, clean bathroom, friendly and very helpful for a late check in
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Luxury RV Canyon Retreat
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Chris
September 2025
30 ft travel trailer
4 nights at Luxury RV Canyon Retreat
We reserved the camper site for a long weekend in September and loved our site. They are right near the entrance to Spearfish canyon and it is beautiful there. June was super responsive to all of our questions which was great. It is very peaceful and quiet and we enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend. The site is concrete and there is water hookup which we loved. We have a 26ft camper and recommend backing the camper in for the smoothest transition. If we decide to come back to the Black Hills we would stay here again.
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Plenty Star Ranch Retreat
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Raymond
September 2025
Tent
1 night at Plenty Star Ranch Retreat
My friend Ben and I were riding / bike camping along the George Mickleson gravel trail from Edgemont SD to Deadwood SD. We chose Plenty Star ranch due to nearest camp/cabins northbound deadwood SD. Off season it was not busy, the Point of Contact Isa was nice. Shower and restroom clean! WiFi! At camp wow!
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Buffalo Tipi Glamping
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Caleb
September 2025
5 nights at Buffalo Tipi Glamping
Terrific glamping teepee! The view was awesome, the location great, and we loved all the wildlife.
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Rustic Rendezvous
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alexa
September 2025
22 ft campervan
1 night at Rustic Rendezvous
The hosts greeted us upon arrival and were very accommodating. The space is just what we needed , a nice getaway in a private setting close to town . Would highly recommend:) Thank you Lynn for your great communication also
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Rustic Rendezvous
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Michele
September 2025
Tent
1 night at Rustic Rendezvous
This was the second of two extensions on our original reservation. Lynn and Rod are wonderful. Rustic Rendezvous was perfect for our motorcycle camping trip.
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Rustic Rendezvous
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Michele
September 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Rustic Rendezvous
This is the first of two extensions at this HipCamp. It’s AMAZING and exactly our cup of tea. Lynn and her husband are wonderful human beings who love where they live and love hosting visitors - it shows in everything they have done to welcome guests at Rustic Rendezvous. This place is perfect for us because we want something that we can have all to ourselves and not have to see other travelers/campers or guests. We also want something away from busy main streets, freeways and towns. And we also want at least a toilet, and anything else after that is an added bonus.
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  • Heartland RV Park & Cabins
  • Heartland RV Park & Cabins
  • Heartland RV Park & Cabins

Heartland RV Park & Cabins

20mi from Custer · 9 sites · Hermosa, SD
Discover the charm of Heartland RV Park, a unique destination that combines modern amenities with the natural beauty of the Black Hills. Just a short drive from iconic attractions, our park is conveniently situated only 20 minutes from the breathtaking Mount Rushmore, 30 minutes from the impressive Crazy Horse Monument, and a mere 8 minutes from the stunning Custer State Park. Heartland RV Park and Cabins serves as the perfect base camp for your adventures, offering a variety of facilities designed to cater to your needs. Whether you're looking to explore the great outdoors, enjoy local dining options, or shop for unique souvenirs, our location provides easy access to all the best experiences in the area. Embrace the tranquility and beauty of the Black Hills while enjoying the comforts of our modern RV park.
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  • Echo Valley Park
  • Echo Valley Park
  • Echo Valley Park

Echo Valley Park

4mi from Custer · 22 sites · Custer, SD
Experience the unparalleled charm of our unique non-commercial campground, where nature and serenity come together for an unforgettable wilderness camping experience. Nestled just minutes away from the vibrant town of Custer City, this tranquil retreat offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Our property features multiple serene ponds and a picturesque lake, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Explore the scenic hiking trails that wind through the area, allowing you to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty that surrounds you. Additionally, our campground is centrally located, making it easy to access all the popular attractions nearby. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventures, swimming holes, or local dining and shopping options, you'll find everything you need just a short drive away. Come and discover the perfect blend of peace, adventure, and convenience at our campground!
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Potable water
Toilets
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