The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Edgemont, South Dakota

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. Custer's Last Chance Rv Park

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35mi from Edgemont · 32 sites · Tents, RVs · Custer, SD

Custer's Last Chance RV Park Conveniently located on the East side of Custer with easy access to the Custer Spur bike trail. The French Creek runs through the property, lots of wildlife frequents the area. The creek features a couple of wide pools. The rest of the creek is fairly narrow with slow moving water. The kids will have a great time exploring the lower acreage. Full hookup sites are available with 50, 30 or 20 amps. We still have dry camping sites as well. We hope you enjoy your stay!

3. Camp Custer in Star Valley

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30mi from Edgemont · 1 site · Tent, RV · Custer, SD

Dry camping RV spot located in the southern Black Hills on 3 acres. Enjoy beautiful sunsets, visiting wildlife and occasional hot air ballons from the fire pit & picnic table just steps from your RV. Located 5 miles South 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!

4. 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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5. 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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6. Lower French Creek Camp

34mi from Edgemont · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Custer, SD

Nestled in the forest southeast of Custer, SD, and surrounded by USFS land on three sides, this site makes an excellent ATV/UTV home base with plenty of nearby trails, as well as hiking routes that follow old Forest Service fire and logging roads. The property is extremely close to Custer State Park, Stockade Lake, Bismarck Lake, and Wind Cave National Park. Jewel Cave National Monument, Mount Rushmore, and Crazy Horse Memorial are all within easy driving distance. The camping pad has an overall depth of about 80 feet and a width of about 50 feet. It shares the property with a small A-frame vacation rental, but the two are nearly 450 feet apart, offering plenty of privacy. Please message me with any questions.

7. 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.

8. Nirvana SD

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19mi from Edgemont · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Hot Springs, SD

This property is approx 2 acres in Hot Brook Canyon on the outskirts of Hot Springs South Dakota. (not 1 mile) It has space for tent camping, small RV's and campers or Car camping. It is primitive but has Hot Brook running thru it with a nice soaking hole. Camp fires are permitted after checking the local fire warnings. A nice walk to town and the Chatauqua park along with Evans Plunge. Currently there is a circulatory water system in a small block building where you can wash dishes, take a shower if the sun has warmed the tank and a composting toilet (do not put toilet paper in it!) which I will instruct and hopefully have instructions posted. This is a choose your place and make your own fire ring for a campfire and gather your own wood but remove the fire ring when you leave. The water in the stream is good for washing and cleaning but not potable. The Chautauqua park is very close and has a restroom. There may be a camp host available but not given, they will be around. This is a primitive camping area and there are several trails and a nice soaking place in the stream. Freedom is the rule of thumb alongside respectful nature to other guests and neighbors. Noise should be kept to a minimum. There is no trash removal so take out everything you bring in. This is a Libertarian property the Rule is RESPECT for the neighbors, your fellow campers, and of course nature. Be advised I keep several vehicles and my masonry equipment as well as my bio diesel system on the site.

9. Niobrara Hideaway

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48mi from Edgemont · 1 site · RV · Lusk, WY

Learn more about this land:Located on a little piece of the Niobrara River. We have lots of wildlife pass through, eagles, deer, antelope, and an occasional porcupine. We also own horses, chickens, dogs, and cats that roam and graze the property.

10. Fort Robinson State Park

206 sites · Crawford, Nebraska

Discover Fort Robinson State Park's rich history and outdoor splendor.

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Lower French Creek Camp

34mi from Edgemont · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Custer, SD

Nestled in the forest southeast of Custer, SD, and surrounded by USFS land on three sides, this site makes an excellent ATV/UTV home base with plenty of nearby trails, as well as hiking routes that follow old Forest Service fire and logging roads. The property is extremely close to Custer State Park, Stockade Lake, Bismarck Lake, and Wind Cave National Park. Jewel Cave National Monument, Mount Rushmore, and Crazy Horse Memorial are all within easy driving distance. The camping pad has an overall depth of about 80 feet and a width of about 50 feet. It shares the property with a small A-frame vacation rental, but the two are nearly 450 feet apart, offering plenty of privacy. Please message me with any questions.

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.

Nirvana SD

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19mi from Edgemont · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Hot Springs, SD

This property is approx 2 acres in Hot Brook Canyon on the outskirts of Hot Springs South Dakota. (not 1 mile) It has space for tent camping, small RV's and campers or Car camping. It is primitive but has Hot Brook running thru it with a nice soaking hole. Camp fires are permitted after checking the local fire warnings. A nice walk to town and the Chatauqua park along with Evans Plunge. Currently there is a circulatory water system in a small block building where you can wash dishes, take a shower if the sun has warmed the tank and a composting toilet (do not put toilet paper in it!) which I will instruct and hopefully have instructions posted. This is a choose your place and make your own fire ring for a campfire and gather your own wood but remove the fire ring when you leave. The water in the stream is good for washing and cleaning but not potable. The Chautauqua park is very close and has a restroom. There may be a camp host available but not given, they will be around. This is a primitive camping area and there are several trails and a nice soaking place in the stream. Freedom is the rule of thumb alongside respectful nature to other guests and neighbors. Noise should be kept to a minimum. There is no trash removal so take out everything you bring in. This is a Libertarian property the Rule is RESPECT for the neighbors, your fellow campers, and of course nature. Be advised I keep several vehicles and my masonry equipment as well as my bio diesel system on the site.

Niobrara Hideaway

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48mi from Edgemont · 1 site · RV · Lusk, WY

Learn more about this land:Located on a little piece of the Niobrara River. We have lots of wildlife pass through, eagles, deer, antelope, and an occasional porcupine. We also own horses, chickens, dogs, and cats that roam and graze the property.

Public campgrounds near Edgemont

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

Fort Robinson Campground

45mi from Edgemont · 206 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fort Robinson State Park

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Ditch Creek Campground

46mi from Edgemont · 13 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!

Chrissy

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Custer's Last Chance Rv Park

Megan was a great host. We had a great time there.

Chrissy

September 2025

45 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Custer's Last Chance Rv Park

Megan was incredibly helpful and we had a great visit. Thank you

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Dinosaur

September 2025

40 ft Class A

2 nights at Niobrara Hideaway

Great location, great hosts! Easy to set up and roll out.

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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!

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.

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Kendra

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at Camp Custer in Star Valley

Perfect spot for visiting the Custard area! Had to leave unexpectedly for a couple days and hosts reached out to check on us. Easy directions to get to the location & they helped us pull our RV in and out of their site! Definitely recommend if visiting the custard area :)

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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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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Chee

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Custer's Last Chance Rv Park

The host was very patient and understanding. I had a peaceful night.

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Lian

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

We had a beautiful camping site. Restroom & bathroom were very clean. There is during the day quit some traffic but your between mt Rushmore; Crazy horse and so much more. We would come back!

Emily

August 2025

16 ft campervan

1 night at Camp Custer in Star Valley

Cute, quiet little spot. The hosts popped over to make sure I had everything I needed and the lay of the land. My dogs and I stayed for one night, just to get out of town and do some hiking, and this spot was a perfect little place to relax for a night.