The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Hot Springs, South Dakota

Looking to go camping near Hot Springs, South Dakota? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 178 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you're into RV camping or pitching a tent, Hipcamp has got you covered. Plus, with an average price per night of $38 and options as low as $15, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: 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 campfires, cooking equipment, and potable water. And if you're looking for adventure, you'll love the historic sites, off-roading (OHV), and wind sports available in the area. Get ready to experience the great outdoors with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

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

1. Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

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(281)

16mi from Hot Springs · 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. Castle Creek Horse Cabins

48mi from Hot Springs · 1 site · Lodging · Hill City, SD

Dry cabin rentals with access to kitchen and bath in main cabin. Electric for trailers with living quarters. Paddocks and/ small pasture. Ride from the property or trailer to one of many horse trails in the BlackHill, SD. 972-989-0840

Looking to go camping near Hot Springs, South Dakota? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 178 options in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you're into RV camping or pitching a tent, Hipcamp has got you covered. Plus, with an average price per night of $38 and options as low as $15, you can find a campsite that fits your budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: 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 campfires, cooking equipment, and potable water. And if you're looking for adventure, you'll love the historic sites, off-roading (OHV), and wind sports available in the area. Get ready to experience the great outdoors with Hipcamp!

95% (496)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

93%

(281)

16mi from Hot Springs · 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. Castle Creek Horse Cabins

48mi from Hot Springs · 1 site · Lodging · Hill City, SD

Dry cabin rentals with access to kitchen and bath in main cabin. Electric for trailers with living quarters. Paddocks and/ small pasture. Ride from the property or trailer to one of many horse trails in the BlackHill, SD. 972-989-0840

Public campgrounds near Hot Springs

Stories from the community

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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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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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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!

Camping log cabin and outdoor shower building

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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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Andrew

May 2025

Group trip

1 night at Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

Great place to overnight while riding the trail since it is right on it. Cabins are awesome... Jack cut the trees on his land one year, hauled them down to the ranch, hand stripped the logs the next year and then built them the following! And most of the furniture as well! Isa and Jack are very personable and welcoming making them great hosts. I will be coming back soon to camp!