Lake Camping Near Edgemont, South Dakota, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

Looking for a camping getaway near Edgemont, South Dakota? Hipcamp has over 200 options to choose from, ranging from RV parks to secluded campsites. With campsites starting as low as $15 per night and an average price of $38 per night, there's something for every budget. Check out top-rated campsites like Custer's Last Chance Rv Park (108 reviews), Redwater Revival Campground (79 reviews), and Crow Peak’s Last Best Place (70 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like cooking equipment, pet-friendly sites, and campfires. And for those who love outdoor activities, you can go swimming, hiking, or biking in the beautiful surroundings.

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View from our driveway with the Mickelson Trail and Hwy 385 on the right and the ranch/campground on the left

Looking for a camping getaway near Edgemont, South Dakota? Hipcamp has over 200 options to choose from, ranging from RV parks to secluded campsites. With campsites starting as low as $15 per night and an average price of $38 per night, there's something for every budget. Check out top-rated campsites like Custer's Last Chance Rv Park (108 reviews), Redwater Revival Campground (79 reviews), and Crow Peak’s Last Best Place (70 reviews). Enjoy popular amenities like cooking equipment, pet-friendly sites, and campfires. And for those who love outdoor activities, you can go swimming, hiking, or biking in the beautiful surroundings.

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1. Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

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26mi from Edgemont · 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.

2. Hidden Lake Campground And Resort

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20mi from Edgemont · 29 sites · RVs, Lodging · Hot Springs, SD

This is the only campground resort in the Southern Black Hills with a private lake offering a unique opportunity to relax, disconnect, and enjoy life in a natural setting and guests have been enjoying it for over 100 years. We have a variety of cabins with different floor plans ranging from studio to four bedrooms. All cabins have full bathrooms and all have full kitchens except for our studio cabins. All of our sites are full hook-up with sewer, water, and electric with 20, 30, and 50 amp services at each site. Our pull-through sites are big rig-friendly and are between 60-75 feet long. Our biggest feature is our private spring-fed lake! You can enjoy soaking in the sun, floating in the water, taking a spin around the lake in a canoe, and of course fishing!

3. Black Elk Resort

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47mi from Edgemont · 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.

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.

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5. 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!

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6. Beaver Lake Campground

32mi from Edgemont · 92 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Custer, SD

WELCOME TO BEAVER LAKE CAMPGROUND IN CUSTER, SD Come join us in our beautiful 19-acre pine-filled, rolling terrain campground in Custer, South Dakota. Enjoy the sounds of the breeze through the pines, birds singing, and calm surroundings in a safe, small-town atmosphere. Stay in our spacious RV sites, your tent, or simple to deluxe cabins. Have fun in our heated pool. We are conveniently located just 3.5 miles from the town of Custer, South Dakota. We are 30 minutes from Custer State Park, 22 minutes from Mt. Rushmore, 10 minutes from Crazy Horse Monument, and 9 minutes from Jewel Cave National Monument. The beauty of Custer State Park and the infamous Needles Highway can be very busy for campers, which is why many of our guests choose to stay with us at Beaver Lake Campground. Our central location and peaceful setting will put you very close to all of the amazing things to see and do in the Black Hills (Paha Sapa in the Lakota language) of South Dakota. We are open from April 1 to November 1. Pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The water slide closed. Wonderful News! As of 6/4/22, we have a brand new park-wide Wi-Fi system. Guests dependent on WI-Fi for work will need their own system. Our rural infrastructure isn’t equivalent to big-city Wi-Fi. A WARM WELCOME, FROM THE OWNERS As the owners of Beaver Lake Campground for the past several seasons Julian and Kachina Starr are amazed at how fortunate they are to have purchased this very special campground. The Black Hills area is spectacular with so many things to do and see. You could spend a month here and still not see it all. The summer weather is perfect with warm but not hot days and cool summer nights due to the 5,300-foot elevation. Perfect for evening campfires. Living and working in the Black Hills National Forest is incredible. They feel very happy to be in such calm, peaceful surroundings. Julian and Kachina have accomplished many updates, and improvements in the time they have been here. Everything from not-so-exciting infrastructure, well pumps, electrical upgrades, painting, swimming pool pump, etc., and have attempted to give this beautiful campground a more inviting atmosphere, comfortable seating on the office patio, beautiful flowers, unique pinecone art, upgrades to the cabins, mini-fridges in all cabins, new mattresses, electrical improvements and more. The Starr’s 25-year experience in the RV business in Gold Beach, Oregon, and Durango Colorado has given them lots of warm memories and some funny stories too. They look forward to many more great guest experiences greeting and serving old and new friends. AVAILABLE UNITS •RV Sites •Cabins •Tents ENJOY OUR AMENITIES •1 Large Heated Pool •Store •2 Laundry Facilities •RV Sites Small to Huge •Tent Sites •9 Cabins •Dog Park •Basket Ball, Tether Ball, Volley Ball Net & Horseshoes •3 Bathhouses •1 Accessible Family Bath •Log & Timber Rec Room For Groups •Fire Wood, 10 lb Bag Ice, and Propane Sales •Free Wifi •Playground •Dump Station Free to Guests •Honey Wagon $ •RV Tech On Site •Car Rental LOCAL AREA ATTRACTIONS •Mount Rushmore •Custer State Park •Rocky Knolls Golf Course •Crazy Horse Monument •Jewel Cave National Monument •The 1880 Train •Wind Cave National Park •Custer •Rapid City •Deadwood •Lead •Spearfish •Sturgis •Hot Springs

7. Angostura Recreation Area

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203 sites · Hot Springs, South Dakota

Angostura Recreation Area: A Haven for Outdoor Enthusiasts.

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8. Black Hills National Forest

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337 sites · South Dakota

Beyond Mount Rushmore, explore 1.2 million acres of forested mountains.

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Public campgrounds near Edgemont

Cottonwood Springs Campground

17mi from Edgemont · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cottonwood Springs Lake

Cold Brook Campground

20mi from Edgemont · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cold Brook Lake

Cheyenne Campground

21mi from Edgemont · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Angostura Recreation Area

Sunset on the beach at cascade campground

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Cascade Campground

21mi from Edgemont · 66 sites · Tents, RVs · in Angostura Recreation Area

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Hat Creek Campground

21mi from Edgemont · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · in Angostura Recreation Area

Horsehead Campground

22mi from Edgemont · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in Angostura Recreation Area

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Comanche Park Campground

31mi from Edgemont · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

Sheps Canyon Campground

33mi from Edgemont · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · in Angostura Recreation Area

Bismarck Lake Campground

37mi from Edgemont · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

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Oreville Campground

41mi from Edgemont · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

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Grizzly Creek Primitive Campground

44mi from Edgemont · 16 sites · in Black Hills National Forest

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Horsethief Lake Campground

45mi from Edgemont · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

Stories from the community

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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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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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Linda

September 2025

33 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Hidden Lake Campground And Resort

We loved Hidden Lake campground. Nice walk around the lake. Love the black hills area.

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Valerie

September 2025

35 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Hidden Lake Campground And Resort

Nice lake to walk around. We wished it had a dog park that was fenced in.

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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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Frank

September 2025

45 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hidden Lake Campground And Resort

Good location for visiting Wind Cave National Park, Custer State Park, and Mammoth Site of Hot Springs. Hidden Lake is clean, quiet, and has great trails for walking our dogs. If in the area, we would stay there again.

Casey

September 2025

15 ft campervan

2 nights at Hidden Lake Campground And Resort

Hidden Lake was a little slice of paradise. While we were the only ones in a tent and not an RV, people were nice and we had a blast swimming and paddle boarding on the lake. Tons of wildlife and the bathrooms were well located and clean. Amazing stay, would definitely recommend!

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Alison

September 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Hidden Lake Campground And Resort

Clean site, a little uneven but managed with a couple of leveling blocks. Quiet even when full of other campers. Dog friendly.

Ranch/Campground View from Hwy 385/driveway

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Milissa

August 2025

26 ft Class A

Weekend Trip to Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

Fabulous, quiet, clean, great location. The host was helpful and kind.

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Milissa

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

Lovely location. Well kept and maintained property. Host was above expectations with her communication. If wanting Wind Caves or Custer State Park close this is definitely the best choice in the 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.

Arrival, overlooking the property from the driveway. Looking toward the North

Kimberly

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

I am super happy that I booked the Teepee site on top of the hill. We enjoyed the privacy and proximity to the amenities. The stars were spectacular and we enjoyed how close Custer was to our tourist destinations (Mount Rushmore and Deadwood). The bathroom was clean and the shower was hot with great water pressure. The only drawbacks I would point out are road noise and the dry pond, (Clearly outside of their control), but I was glad I didn’t book the tent site near there. I would definitely stay there again and recommend it to others.

Catherine

August 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

Beautiful secluded spot. Nice flat sites, plenty of space between, and beautiful surroundings.

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Pilar

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

It was a nice location. We were able to find it easily. We were unable to stay since it was raining and we had a roof top tent we could not get wet. We did get our farm fresh eggs and Martin was very responsive and understanding when we had to change our plans.

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Teresa

August 2025

32 ft Class B

3 nights at Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

This beautiful spread just north of Pringle is a peaceful and relaxing homebase for adventures in the Black Hills. Our full hookup spot was under shade most of the day. Stars forever in the evening!

Partial RV Site No. 4 is to the left camper's left side (Site No 3) in this picture. The black pickup sits on Site No. 1. It is a back-in or pull-in site with a few fruit trees at the end of it.

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Steve

August 2025

21 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

Great views. Nice shower. Just need to cut the grass a bit

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Brandon

August 2025

26 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hidden Lake Campground And Resort

We loved everything about this place. Quiet, spacious and beautiful. The lake was refreshing and there were fun games for the kiddos. The showers and restrooms were a plus.

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Zoe

August 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

Great piece of land, close to the highway so it is easy to get to and easy to find, also if you want to head into Custer, it's an easy drive. Though if you're not a fan of a little traffic noise then I'd choose something else. Saw the owner come and take care of the amenities every day and she was so pleasant to talk too! The kids LOVED running around and playing. The dog loved napping in the grass. Firepit was great and the area for the tent was nice and flat. The Teepee on the site was cute, but it did have a nice little spider family and maybe a little mold problem so definitely just make sure kiddos/dogs are aware to not play inside of tent. Overall a nice place to spend a long weekend!

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Courtney

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

Gorgeous site with amazing views of the surrounding nature. Very nice shower and bathroom facilities. Had everything we needed. Easy to find. Nice running trail outside the camp!

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Deirdra

August 2025

21 ft campervan

With kids

1 night at Hidden Lake Campground And Resort

Hidden Lake is a Hidden Gem! Everything was clean and well cared for.