The best great views campgrounds 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

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

1. Tent camping near a pine forest

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23mi from Hot Springs · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · Custer, SD

These tent sites are located in a campground, bordered by the Black Hills National Forest. While staying here you have access to free hot showers, flush toilets, a dish washing station, a charging stations for electronics, a game room and a laundry room.

2. The Wilderness

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47mi from Hot Springs · 1 site · Tent, RV · West Pennington, SD

Learn more about this land:Tired of the city? Want to get away from people? This 80 acre site is perfect for getting away from civilization and experiencing nature as it was meant to be. Hike in the beautiful Black Hills or make the short trip to Lake Pactola for boating or fishing. If relaxing isn't your speed, take a bike ride on the Michelson Trail or travel one of the many off road trails nearby.

3. Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

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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.

4. Horse Creek Resort RV Sites

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38mi from Hot Springs · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Rapid City, SD

theHCresort.com Centrally-located on 18 acres between two of the Hills’ largest and most beautiful lakes, and less than 15 miles from Rapid City and Mount Rushmore, Horse Creek Resort is the perfect creekside oasis for your next adventure. The resort is located off Highway 385, the main thoroughfare through the Black Hills National Forest, yet is peacefully nestled in a quiet valley, completely surrounded by national forestland with a tranquil year-round creek meandering throughout the property. Rock outcroppings, hiking trails and offroad trails are within footsteps of every cabin. The serene space is an outdoor sanctuary centrally-located within 20 miles of Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Eye Tunnel / Highway, and Black Elk Peak. Your adventure will also take you near Hill City, Keystone, Custer, and Historic Deadwood. Drive a little further, and end up in Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Sturgis, or Devils Tower National Monument. There are 8 open creek side RV sites (Sites 1 -8). You will receive site assignment the day prior to your stay. *****NOTE: HWY 385 Road Construction***** South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) began Highway 385 road construction , which is the main highway that runs through the Black Hills, from Deadwood through Custer, in the fall of 2023. They recently just started construction along the section next to Horse Creek (fall of 2024), which will continue through summer of 2025. Please use the following link for any updates: us-385 dot com

5. Stagecoach Stays

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3.4mi from Hot Springs · 5 sites · RVs · Hot Springs, SD

We were fulltime RV'ers for 5 years; we traveled all across the United States before we settled in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. We decided to build the vacation site that we always wanted, but could never find. We have 50/30/15 amp FHU's (despite what HipCamp says). We have two large, level RV spots with 50 feet between the two sites. We have created an environment for our guests to enjoy peaceful relaxation while staying with us. We offer amazing sunsets, sunrises, wild turkey, song birds, deer and amazing Black Hills landscapes to help you enjoy your stay in this beautiful area. We have 4 beautiful horses that adorn our landscape. We hope you enjoy watching them, but please don't feed them. We also have hiking trails and a community bonfire available for our guests to use. Well-behaved pets are welcome! We offer weekly and monthly rates.

6. Rustic Rendezvous

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31mi from Hot Springs · 1 site · Tent, RV · Hermosa, SD

Semi secluded on 5 acres camping has a large cement pad with a bathroom that has shower, toilet, and sink. Nearby is Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, Black Hills Playhouse, Rush Mountain Adventure Park, Keystone, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, numerous off roading trails, and hiking trails, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway. A short drive away is Deadwood, Sturgis and Spearfish Canyon. Devils Tower and Badlands are within driving distance History in the Black Hills is unlimited, along with off roading adventures.

Stories from the community

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Gregory

October 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Stagecoach Stays

This was a well equipped site. We were the only ones there and it was very peaceful. Lots of wildlife there.

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William

October 2025

12 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Tent camping near a pine forest

Beautiful place with an extremely friendly staff! I would definitely recommend it.

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David

October 2025

27 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Stagecoach Stays

Fantastic stay! New, modern services and site in a unique setting. Quiet, with a beautiful wildlife and vista. Great hosts and amazing area. We'll be back for a longer stay to explore more of the area!

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Bobbie

September 2025

Tent

7 nights at Tent camping near a pine forest

Our view was very nice! Great sunsets. Our spot was pretty flat for our tent. Easy to park our motorcycles. Great shower facilities. Definitely recommend this place!

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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!

Debra

September 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Stagecoach Stays

We love staying at stagecoach, beautiful spot, gorgeous sunsets horses all around along with deer and other critters centrally located, but we still felt off the beaten track. The host were really awesome and so helpful. It’s a beautiful place.

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Lea

September 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at The Wilderness

Beautiful spot!! We camped with a few dogs and had a wonderful time in the woods.

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Dan

September 2025

26 ft Class C

3 nights at Horse Creek Resort RV Sites

Loved our stay! Beautiful views, quiet and our site was very private. Everything was well maintained and clean. Highly recommend 👍

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Thomas

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Tent camping near a pine forest

We've stayed here two years in a row now. We just love this campground. The staff here is super friendly and very helpful. They arranged for us to stay in our favorite spot again this year. We highly recommend this location.

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Kari

September 2025

Tent

5 nights at Tent camping near a pine forest

This Campground is fantastic. The tent area was away from the Camper area which provided a quiet, peaceful experience! The bathroom/shower house was very clean and accessible. The front desk employees were extremely friendly and helpful. The delivery of wood and ice is a bonus for everyone! Highly recommend!

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christina

September 2025

33 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Horse Creek Resort RV Sites

Awesome trails to walk, creek next to campsites. Well taken care of.

Wes

September 2025

Tent

1 night at The Wilderness

It's the wilderness for sure. This was our third stop in a drive across the country and I thought it was quite enjoyable. The place was easy to access and had plenty of places to setup camp. If you're pulling a trailer it seemed as if there was just one place big enough to turn around and I wasn't gonna gamble and drive deeper into the property to find out if that's true or not, lol. Would visit again.

Melissa

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Tent camping near a pine forest

Gorgeous setting, clean bathroom, friendly and very helpful for a late check in

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Joseph

September 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Wilderness

This was my second time staying at this wonderfully remote site! I highly recommend Daniel’s land if you are looking for somewhere extremely private yet not far off the beaten path.

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Simon

September 2025

25 ft Class C

1 night at Horse Creek Resort RV Sites

Well cared for campground with a cozy feel. Garret, our host, was very accommodating and communicative. There is a neat little rock outcropping hill that stands behind the resort which is a great spot for a hike with a view. Nice facilities. Would recommend and stay again!

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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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Demauri

September 2025

19 ft travel trailer

With pets

8 nights at Horse Creek Resort RV Sites

The ambiance Horse Creek Resort presents is unlike any other campground in the Hill City area of the Black Hills. The niche fire pit and hammock's are cozy. Horses in the foreground create a serene experience. We were nestled amongst friendly seasonal residents with lots of local knowledge to help us get the full South Dakota experience. Joey, the host, is a salt of the earth kind of guy. If you love horses he’s your guide. Garret, Joey and Matt excel at hospitality!

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Adriana

September 2025

29 ft travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Horse Creek Resort RV Sites

Very quiet peaceful campground, there was a little rattle snake on our campsite when we got there so just wear good shoes and they left us alone.

alexa

September 2025

22 ft campervan

1 night at Rustic Rendezvous

The hosts greeted us upon arrival and were very accommodating. The space is just what we needed , a nice getaway in a private setting close to town . Would highly recommend:) Thank you Lynn for your great communication also

Michele

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Rustic Rendezvous

This was the second of two extensions on our original reservation. Lynn and Rod are wonderful. Rustic Rendezvous was perfect for our motorcycle camping trip.