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Top-rated campgrounds near Custer

  • View right outside the brewery window... gorgeous!
  • Black Elk Resort
  • View right outside the brewery window... gorgeous!

1. Black Elk Resort

96%
(69)
13mi from Custer · 1 site · RV
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
from 
$54
 / night
  • Peace filled air
  • Black Hills National Forest
  • Peace filled air

2. Black Hills National Forest

98%
(51)
337 sites · South Dakota
Beyond Mount Rushmore, explore 1.2 million acres of forested mountains.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

3. Cold Brook Lake

14 sites · Hot Springs, South Dakota
A visit to Cold Brook Lake will chill you out and warm your heart. Why? Because it’s a recreation and relaxation haven where you can accomplish all your fishing, swimming, paddling, and chillaxing goals in the company of Mother Nature. It doesn’t get much better than that! Fishing docks and cleaning stations make this a no brainer spot for anglers to cast their lines. There is also a swimming beach where you can beat the summer heat. In the winter, you could visit for some ice fishing, skating, or cross country skiing. Of course, you also have camping options to make this a full vacay. Bring the fam, the canoe, the picnic treats, and make this place your go to spot!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

4. Cottonwood Springs Lake

14 sites · Hot Springs, South Dakota
Feel like nestling yourself in the sanctuary of evergreen trees in the rugged black hills for a while? How about throwing in a clean and peaceful lake to float on, and the chirpings of songbirds to listen to? If that sounds like your cup of tea then a visit to Cottonwood Springs Lake is in order. This is a sweet little spot for nature lovers to get away, try a little fishing or hiking, and camp primitive style to get back to the land good and proper. The lake only allows electric motored boats, so you can expect to find some quiet here. Slow down and let Mother Nature work her magic on you for a change, and you’ll be fresh as a spruce tree in no time.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Buffalo Gap National Grassland
  • Buffalo Gap National Grassland
  • Buffalo Gap National Grassland

5. Buffalo Gap National Grassland

1 site · Fairburn, South Dakota
Looking for a wide-open expanse of land to pitch your tent and watch the world go by? The Buffalo Gap National Grassland is the second largest of its kind in the country. With very little development or amenities, it’s a truly wild destination with a surprising diversity of plants, animals, and awesome back-country vibes. So what can you do on these 600,000 acres of wild prairie land? You can scope the land for wildlife, including the rare black-footed ferret, hunt for rocks in a rich geological landscape, hike, ride your trusty horse, zip around on your ATV, camp under a blanket of stars, photograph the incredible scenery, and fall in love with the great outdoors. You won’t have to avoid the crowds here, unless of course it’s a herd of buffalo. Get away from it all at Buffalo Gap National Grassland.
  • Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
  • Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
  • Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands

6. Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands

92%
(6)
72 sites · Chadron, Nebraska
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
  • Bear Butte State Park
  • Bear Butte State Park
  • Bear Butte State Park

7. Bear Butte State Park

19 sites · Buffalo Chip, South Dakota
Bear Butte State Park: A Sacred Summit with Trails to Explore.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
98% (61)

Top-rated campgrounds near Custer

  • View right outside the brewery window... gorgeous!
  • Black Elk Resort
  • View right outside the brewery window... gorgeous!

1. Black Elk Resort

96%
(69)
13mi from Custer · 1 site · RV
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
from 
$54
 / night
  • Peace filled air
  • Black Hills National Forest
  • Peace filled air

2. Black Hills National Forest

98%
(51)
337 sites · South Dakota
Beyond Mount Rushmore, explore 1.2 million acres of forested mountains.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

3. Cold Brook Lake

14 sites · Hot Springs, South Dakota
A visit to Cold Brook Lake will chill you out and warm your heart. Why? Because it’s a recreation and relaxation haven where you can accomplish all your fishing, swimming, paddling, and chillaxing goals in the company of Mother Nature. It doesn’t get much better than that! Fishing docks and cleaning stations make this a no brainer spot for anglers to cast their lines. There is also a swimming beach where you can beat the summer heat. In the winter, you could visit for some ice fishing, skating, or cross country skiing. Of course, you also have camping options to make this a full vacay. Bring the fam, the canoe, the picnic treats, and make this place your go to spot!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

4. Cottonwood Springs Lake

14 sites · Hot Springs, South Dakota
Feel like nestling yourself in the sanctuary of evergreen trees in the rugged black hills for a while? How about throwing in a clean and peaceful lake to float on, and the chirpings of songbirds to listen to? If that sounds like your cup of tea then a visit to Cottonwood Springs Lake is in order. This is a sweet little spot for nature lovers to get away, try a little fishing or hiking, and camp primitive style to get back to the land good and proper. The lake only allows electric motored boats, so you can expect to find some quiet here. Slow down and let Mother Nature work her magic on you for a change, and you’ll be fresh as a spruce tree in no time.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
  • Buffalo Gap National Grassland
  • Buffalo Gap National Grassland
  • Buffalo Gap National Grassland

5. Buffalo Gap National Grassland

1 site · Fairburn, South Dakota
Looking for a wide-open expanse of land to pitch your tent and watch the world go by? The Buffalo Gap National Grassland is the second largest of its kind in the country. With very little development or amenities, it’s a truly wild destination with a surprising diversity of plants, animals, and awesome back-country vibes. So what can you do on these 600,000 acres of wild prairie land? You can scope the land for wildlife, including the rare black-footed ferret, hunt for rocks in a rich geological landscape, hike, ride your trusty horse, zip around on your ATV, camp under a blanket of stars, photograph the incredible scenery, and fall in love with the great outdoors. You won’t have to avoid the crowds here, unless of course it’s a herd of buffalo. Get away from it all at Buffalo Gap National Grassland.
  • Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
  • Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
  • Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands

6. Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands

92%
(6)
72 sites · Chadron, Nebraska
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
  • Bear Butte State Park
  • Bear Butte State Park
  • Bear Butte State Park

7. Bear Butte State Park

19 sites · Buffalo Chip, South Dakota
Bear Butte State Park: A Sacred Summit with Trails to Explore.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Public campgrounds near Custer

Bismarck Lake Campground

Bismarck Lake Campground

4.5mi from Custer · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Comanche Park Campground
100%
(2)

Comanche Park Campground

6.1mi from Custer · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Oreville Campground
100%
(4)

Oreville Campground

7.7mi from Custer · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
View from our campsite
100%
(11)

Horsethief Lake Campground

11mi from Custer · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Rainy winter night, collecting wood.
100%
(2)

Grizzly Creek Primitive Campground

11mi from Custer · 16 sites · in Black Hills National Forest
Sheridan Lake Campground
100%
(3)

Sheridan Lake Campground

15mi from Custer · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Ditch Creek Campground
100%
(1)

Ditch Creek Campground

18mi from Custer · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Whitetail Campground

Whitetail Campground

20mi from Custer · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Dutchman Campground

Dutchman Campground

20mi from Custer · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Custer Trail Campground
100%
(10)

Custer Trail Campground

20mi from Custer · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Pactola Reservoir Campground
100%
(1)

Pactola Reservoir Campground

21mi from Custer · 56 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Cold Brook Campground

Cold Brook Campground

22mi from Custer · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cold Brook Lake

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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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Tyler, Heather, and Bean
May 2025
45 ft travel trailer
With pets
1 night at Black Elk Resort
Justin and Kim were wonderful. Park is very nice. We will stay here again!!
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Terry
April 2025
24 ft travel trailer
5 nights at Black Elk Resort
Nice area, centrally located. We would stay again.
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Marylou
April 2025
24 ft Class C
Weekend Trip to Black Elk Resort
The park was well kept, pristine, had beautiful surroundings and close to the attractions I wanted to see.
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Black Hills National Forest
98%
(51)
Black Hills National Forest
South Dakota
Cold Brook Lake
Cold Brook Lake
Hot Springs, South Dakota
Cottonwood Springs Lake
Cottonwood Springs Lake
Hot Springs, South Dakota
Buffalo Gap National Grassland
Buffalo Gap National Grassland
Fairburn, South Dakota
Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
92%
(6)
Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands
Chadron, Nebraska
Bear Butte State Park
Bear Butte State Park
Buffalo Chip, South Dakota
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