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The best forest glamping sites near Edgemont
98% (571) • 12 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Edgemont
Plenty Star Ranch Retreat
1. Plenty Star Ranch Retreat
93%
(281)
26mi from Edgemont · 35 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
Bear Den Cabins & Camp
2. Bear Den Cabins & Camp
100%
(467)
44mi from Edgemont · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging
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
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Whispering Pines
3. Whispering Pines
18mi from Edgemont · 1 site
Connect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Off the beaten path, relax, unwind, and listen to the wind whispering through the pines on this spacious private property. Experience South Dakota like a local. Opportunities to encounter all the amazing things to do in the Black Hills, without the crowded campgrounds or hotels. Perfectly situated between Custer and Hot Springs, a short 50 minutes or less scenic drive to Mt. Rushmore, many caves, the active Mammoth dig site, and much more!
Enjoy world-class outdoor fun right from camp: explore miles of trails and wildlife in Custer State Park (~3 mi), tackle the scenic Sunday Gulch Trail (~8 mi), scramble among granite pinnacles on the Cathedral Spires Trail (~12 mi), or take a leisurely scenic loop with great wildlife viewing on the
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$110
/ night
Our Heritage Guest Ranch
4. Our Heritage Guest Ranch
34mi from Edgemont · 2 sites
Our land is located at the convergence of Pine Cover Bluffs dipping into the badlands and ending on a rolling prairie. This diverse landscape inspires artists and nature enthusiasts to visit and enjoy the variety of activities the ranch provides. The ranch sits at the center of natural geologic history, as well as rich pioneer and Native American heritage. Homesteaded in 1887 by ancestors of the current caretakers, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge about the land and its history.
Enjoy endless big skies as you soak in the sunrises, bright daytime views, and gorgeous sunsets that darken into spectacular views of the Milky Way galaxy. We are close to Mount Rushmore, Fort Robinson, Agate Fossil Beds, the paleo-Indian dig site known as the Hudson-Meng Bone Bed, and the Chadron Fur Trade Museum. Toadstool Geologic Park is our next-door neighbor.
While staying with us, ask your host about the activities offered, including history tours, introductions to fossil hunting, art opportunities, and field days focused on equine and natural ranching orientation seminars.
Our lodging is perfect for three small families or small groups of up to ten people. Three hookups with water and electric are available. Tent camping is also available.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$119
/ night
Cloud Nine Campground
5. Cloud Nine Campground
44mi from Edgemont · 3 sites
Nestled near the Black Hills, South Dakota, offering an unparalleled retreat into nature's embrace. Surrounded by the majestic Black Hills National Forest, guests can explore over 1.25 million acres of diverse landscapes, from towering ponderosa pines to serene grassland prairies. Just a short drive away, the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial stands as a testament to American history.
For those seeking adventure, the nearby Badlands National Park presents striking geological formations and a glimpse into the region's rich fossil beds. Whether you're hiking scenic trails, marvelling at local wildlife, or simply relaxing under a canopy of stars, our glamping site serves as the perfect gateway to the natural wonders of South Dakota.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$250
/ night
Rushmore Skies Retreat
6. Rushmore Skies Retreat
100%
(3)
46mi from Edgemont · 3 sites
Lose yourself in the spacious comfort of our glamorous geodesic domes.
Watch the sunrise through the big bay window, or pull the curtains and sleep in late on the luxurious king-sized bed. Sink into your morning coffee on your private deck and watch the deer and wild turkeys move through the gulch, or take a leisurely walk along the crushed slate path to the beautiful common area, boasting a water feature and a fire pit. Nature surrounds you in the secluded, scenic-viewing spaces where your stress evaporates among the trees - perfect spots for morning yoga or meditation or just taking in the view. Enjoy your private, modern bathroom with a hot shower and fresh linens.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$209
/ night
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Top-rated campgrounds near Edgemont
Plenty Star Ranch Retreat
1. Plenty Star Ranch Retreat
93%
(281)
26mi from Edgemont · 35 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$50
/ night
Bear Den Cabins & Camp
2. Bear Den Cabins & Camp
100%
(467)
44mi from Edgemont · 8 sites · Tents, Lodging
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
Toilets
Campfires
from
$25
/ night
Whispering Pines
3. Whispering Pines
18mi from Edgemont · 1 site
Connect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Off the beaten path, relax, unwind, and listen to the wind whispering through the pines on this spacious private property. Experience South Dakota like a local. Opportunities to encounter all the amazing things to do in the Black Hills, without the crowded campgrounds or hotels. Perfectly situated between Custer and Hot Springs, a short 50 minutes or less scenic drive to Mt. Rushmore, many caves, the active Mammoth dig site, and much more!
Enjoy world-class outdoor fun right from camp: explore miles of trails and wildlife in Custer State Park (~3 mi), tackle the scenic Sunday Gulch Trail (~8 mi), scramble among granite pinnacles on the Cathedral Spires Trail (~12 mi), or take a leisurely scenic loop with great wildlife viewing on the
Toilets
Showers
Wifi
from
$110
/ night
Our Heritage Guest Ranch
4. Our Heritage Guest Ranch
34mi from Edgemont · 2 sites
Our land is located at the convergence of Pine Cover Bluffs dipping into the badlands and ending on a rolling prairie. This diverse landscape inspires artists and nature enthusiasts to visit and enjoy the variety of activities the ranch provides. The ranch sits at the center of natural geologic history, as well as rich pioneer and Native American heritage. Homesteaded in 1887 by ancestors of the current caretakers, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge about the land and its history.
Enjoy endless big skies as you soak in the sunrises, bright daytime views, and gorgeous sunsets that darken into spectacular views of the Milky Way galaxy. We are close to Mount Rushmore, Fort Robinson, Agate Fossil Beds, the paleo-Indian dig site known as the Hudson-Meng Bone Bed, and the Chadron Fur Trade Museum. Toadstool Geologic Park is our next-door neighbor.
While staying with us, ask your host about the activities offered, including history tours, introductions to fossil hunting, art opportunities, and field days focused on equine and natural ranching orientation seminars.
Our lodging is perfect for three small families or small groups of up to ten people. Three hookups with water and electric are available. Tent camping is also available.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$119
/ night
Cloud Nine Campground
5. Cloud Nine Campground
44mi from Edgemont · 3 sites
Nestled near the Black Hills, South Dakota, offering an unparalleled retreat into nature's embrace. Surrounded by the majestic Black Hills National Forest, guests can explore over 1.25 million acres of diverse landscapes, from towering ponderosa pines to serene grassland prairies. Just a short drive away, the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial stands as a testament to American history.
For those seeking adventure, the nearby Badlands National Park presents striking geological formations and a glimpse into the region's rich fossil beds. Whether you're hiking scenic trails, marvelling at local wildlife, or simply relaxing under a canopy of stars, our glamping site serves as the perfect gateway to the natural wonders of South Dakota.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$250
/ night
Rushmore Skies Retreat
6. Rushmore Skies Retreat
100%
(3)
46mi from Edgemont · 3 sites
Lose yourself in the spacious comfort of our glamorous geodesic domes.
Watch the sunrise through the big bay window, or pull the curtains and sleep in late on the luxurious king-sized bed. Sink into your morning coffee on your private deck and watch the deer and wild turkeys move through the gulch, or take a leisurely walk along the crushed slate path to the beautiful common area, boasting a water feature and a fire pit. Nature surrounds you in the secluded, scenic-viewing spaces where your stress evaporates among the trees - perfect spots for morning yoga or meditation or just taking in the view. Enjoy your private, modern bathroom with a hot shower and fresh linens.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$209
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Christopher
November 2025
With pets
Tammy's place was everything we wanted - its cozy, remote but in the heart of so much beauty. We got in at sunset and were able to take our dog on a night stroll up her hill for a very peaceful evening. The heat in our cabin was NICE and made it extra cozy. The bathroom / shower set up was top notch - sooo clean! 10/10 recommend this place! + Tammy is such a friendly, kind, good human!
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Nicholas
October 2025
1 night at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
We had such a wonderful time. Tammy and Tim were so hospitable and set us up for one of the coolest experiences to date. We can’t wait to come back - 10/10! Thank you so much!
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Danielle
September 2025
Group trip
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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Casey
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
We had an amazing time staying in shady bear! Tammy was so kind and welcoming and has truly thought of everything. The bathrooms/showers were immaculate, there were plenty of ammenities, and the property was beautiful. We will absolutely stay here again if we're in th area!
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Ruth
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Plenty Star Ranch Retreat
This was the perfect location for our 3 day Mickelson trail bike ride. Our cabin was clean and cozy, and even though located on the highway, traffic sounds were almost non-existent at night.
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Sarah and Skyler
August 2025
1 night at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Tammy had such a cool separate of several tents with their own privacy that were so cozy and warm. The bath house was awesome and she has a place to do your dishes and free bags of ice which was great! Would highly recommend!
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Charlie
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Exceptionally beautiful and welcoming! Can’t wait to return.
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Larry
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
I had a really wonderful experience at this site! Tammy was super welcoming, the location is very convenient, and all the facilities were spotlessly clean. I would definitely stay here again!
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Amy
August 2025
5 nights at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
The Bear Den is amazing! Tammy and Tim have thought of everything you might need. Everything is so clean and well-kept. The location is fabulous for all the nearby sites (Wind Cave NP, Crazy Horse, Mt Rushmore, Badlands and more!). Tammy is so welcoming and an amazing host!
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Zita
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Plenty Star Ranch Retreat
Thank you for a peaceful stay Isa! The place was amazing and we had everything we needed. Would recommend to anyone who asks!
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Lydia
July 2025
2 nights at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
If you’re looking for a wonderful glamping experience (or camping for that matter) with access to necessary conveniences - like bathrooms, full showers, grills, & kitchenette. This is your place! And fabulously maintained by Tammy and her husband! They are the icing on the cake - great hosts! I initially booked 2 nights and ended up adding 3, I loved it so much. I will definitely be back.
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Lindsay
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Tammy has thought of everything to make a stay on their beautiful land comfortable. The clean restroom and shower house stocked with toiletries. Fluffy towels and pretty quilts on the comfortable bed. Lights and fans and charging station for phones. The cooking area was great- a gas grill and tables and chairs under a roof, and everything was clean and well maintained. For an easy, comfortable experience where you still feel close to the outdoors, I highly recommend!
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Rachel
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Nothing but good things to say. First off, Tammy is the sweetest host. This was our first time booking a place off Hipcamp and it was the best experience. We got there a bit late but Tammy was communicative and understanding. The place was beautiful, well maintained, and clean. It’s a little confusing getting there but Tammy made it clear and helped us out when Apple Maps took us to the wrong spot. Excellent amenities, comfortable space, and an even better host.
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Emily
July 2025
With pets
Tammy’s awesome and has a really sweet spot! The amenities are way more than we could’ve hoped for in a glamping experience. We got rained out on a hike our second day and returned to camp to find that our site held up just great. The bath house was very convenient and incredibly clean/well maintained. There were several other kind campers there at the same time as us. Their tents were a little closer to us than we initially anticipated based on the pictures, but we still had our privacy. Her site would be the perfect place if you’ve got a group of friends wanting to have an outdoor stay with all of the luxuries of hot running water/bathrooms, covered outdoor grilling area, ice access & laundry. 10/10 would love to stay again ♥️
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Juliet
July 2025
2 nights at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Tammy is a wonderful person and takes care of an incredible place. She was communicative before, during, and after my arrival. I appreciated her greeting me and showing me around the space. The Bear Den itself is such a lovely and comfortable place to stay, and all of the amenities and facilities are generously offered and cared for, including clean bathrooms and towels, laundry, fridge space, coffee, and snacks. Tammy herself is such a big-hearted, warm person and I am so glad I was able to spend two nights here. I have been traveling solo on a roadtrip and I felt very safe and like I had returned home and could really lean into resting at this point in my journey. I highly recommend staying here and hope I am able to return one day. Thank you Tammy!
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Mokshda
July 2025
2 nights at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Amazing property and wish we could have stayed longer— I really did not want to leave! Tammy is so warm and helpful plus that along with the tranquility of her property made it an incredible experience!
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Brian
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Tammy’s property was the perfect combination of peaceful and convenient to Rapid City & Custer State Park. We stayed in one of the permanent structure-style tents and were so impressed by all of her thoughtful touches and amenities. The bathroom buildings are immaculate, and the private shower stalls were appreciated. She has a kitchen area set up with coffee provided - which we appreciated every morning before our hikes. The tent was spotless and the queen size bed was comfortable. Tammy and her husband Tim are so friendly and welcoming, you will feel right at home.
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Elizabeth
July 2025
1 night at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
We enjoyed our stay in Bear Den’s glamping tent so much that we extended our vacation an additional day. Tammy is fantastic and her place is quiet and beautiful. She has included everything you need for a relaxing and fun stay. We loved the stars at night.
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Jorge
June 2025
1 night at Bear Den Cabins & Camp
Incredible place to stay at. It's very apparent how much love Tammy puts into the space. 10/10 would recommend. Showers and bathrooms were spotless. Even though we didn't use them, the microwave and ice in the kitchen could be super nice to have for other campers.
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Robert
June 2025
1 night at Plenty Star Ranch Retreat
We had a great stay at Plenty Star Ranch Retreat. Everything was as we expected. The sleeping cabin, shower facility, and restroom were all neat, tidy, and clean. The overall setting was tranquil with beautiful views of the surrounding valley. This was one of our stops on a multi-day bicycling trip along the Mickelson Trail and it worked perfectly for us.
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