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The best cave camping near Deadwood

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! If you're looking for a unique camping experience near Deadwood, South Dakota, and have a preference for caves, we've got you covered with over 50 options to choose from. Explore our top campsites like Black Elk Resort (39 reviews), Pine Rock Meadows Land (23 reviews), and Day's End Campground (5 reviews) that offer the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility. With popular amenities like pets, showers, and trash services, and exciting activities such as snow sports, climbing, and fishing, you're sure to have an unforgettable camping experience. Prices start as low as $20 per night, so start planning your cave camping adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Deadwood

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

1. Black Elk Resort

96%
(69)
32mi from Deadwood · 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. Black Hills National Forest

22 sites · Sundance, Wyoming
Wind your way through grasslands, badlands, rocklands, and lakelands in this national forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! If you're looking for a unique camping experience near Deadwood, South Dakota, and have a preference for caves, we've got you covered with over 50 options to choose from. Explore our top campsites like Black Elk Resort (39 reviews), Pine Rock Meadows Land (23 reviews), and Day's End Campground (5 reviews) that offer the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility. With popular amenities like pets, showers, and trash services, and exciting activities such as snow sports, climbing, and fishing, you're sure to have an unforgettable camping experience. Prices start as low as $20 per night, so start planning your cave camping adventure today!

98% (61)

Top-rated campgrounds near Deadwood

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

1. Black Elk Resort

96%
(69)
32mi from Deadwood · 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. Black Hills National Forest

22 sites · Sundance, Wyoming
Wind your way through grasslands, badlands, rocklands, and lakelands in this national forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Public campgrounds near Deadwood

Bunny hill
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(2)

Hanna Campground

9.7mi from Deadwood · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Rod And Gun Campground
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(3)

Rod And Gun Campground

12mi from Deadwood · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Roubaix Lake Campground
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(2)

Roubaix Lake Campground

13mi from Deadwood · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Timon Campground

Timon Campground

14mi from Deadwood · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Boxelder Forks Campground

Boxelder Forks Campground

16mi from Deadwood · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Dalton Lake Campground

Dalton Lake Campground

16mi from Deadwood · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Black Fox Campground
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(1)

Black Fox Campground

17mi from Deadwood · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Castle Peak Campground

Castle Peak Campground

21mi from Deadwood · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Pactola Reservoir Campground
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(1)

Pactola Reservoir Campground

24mi from Deadwood · 56 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Custer Trail Campground
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(10)

Custer Trail Campground

25mi from Deadwood · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Dutchman Campground

Dutchman Campground

25mi from Deadwood · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Whitetail Campground

Whitetail Campground

26mi from Deadwood · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

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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