The best camping near Hot Springs with snow sports

If you're looking for a camping experience near Hot Springs, South Dakota, with a focus on snow sports, Hipcamp has over 66 options for you to choose from. Whether you're into skiing, snowboarding, or snowshoeing, there's a campsite that suits your needs. Check out top-rated campsites like Crow Peak’s Last Best Place (70 reviews), Black Elk Resort (39 reviews), and Pine Rock Meadows Land (23 reviews) to see what other campers have to say. With amenities like pet-friendly accommodations, trash disposal, and showers, and activities like boating, wind sports, and horseback riding, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping trip. And with prices starting as low as $20 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank.

98% (60) • 18 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Hot Springs

1. Black Elk Resort

35mi from Hot Springs · 1 site · RV

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.

2. Buffalo Gap National Grassland

1 site · Fairburn, South Dakota

Looking for a wide-open expanse of land to pitch your tent and watch the world go by? The Buffalo Gap National Grassland is the second largest of its kind in the country. With very little development or amenities, it’s a truly wild destination with a surprising diversity of plants, animals, and awesome back-country vibes. So what can you do on these 600,000 acres of wild prairie land? You can scope the land for wildlife, including the rare black-footed ferret, hunt for rocks in a rich geological landscape, hike, ride your trusty horse, zip around on your ATV, camp under a blanket of stars, photograph the incredible scenery, and fall in love with the great outdoors. You won’t have to avoid the crowds here, unless of course it’s a herd of buffalo. Get away from it all at Buffalo Gap National Grassland.

3. 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!

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.

5. Black Hills National Forest

337 sites · South Dakota

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

6. Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands

72 sites · Chadron, Nebraska

Ahhh, the heartland. Wide open spaces of undeveloped land in which to spread your wings and find some breathing room. Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands is one of these places, comprised of two forests of ponderosa pine and three grassland areas. Come here to set up your temporary little house on the prairie and be a pioneer camper for a while! Wandering and exploring is unrestricted for non-motorized travel here, meaning freedom is yours for the taking! If you don’t want to just head into the abyss, try visiting the nation's oldest federal tree nursery (awww, baby trees!), or the largest extinct bison boneland in the world at the Hudson-Meng Bison Research Center. Or, head to Soldier Creek Wilderness Area for a little rewilding and backcountry exploration. Keep your eyes peeled for prairie dogs and wildflowers popping their cute little heads up, rock formations dotting the landscape, and magic around every turn. There’s a lot going on in that grass!

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If you're looking for a camping experience near Hot Springs, South Dakota, with a focus on snow sports, Hipcamp has over 66 options for you to choose from. Whether you're into skiing, snowboarding, or snowshoeing, there's a campsite that suits your needs. Check out top-rated campsites like Crow Peak’s Last Best Place (70 reviews), Black Elk Resort (39 reviews), and Pine Rock Meadows Land (23 reviews) to see what other campers have to say. With amenities like pet-friendly accommodations, trash disposal, and showers, and activities like boating, wind sports, and horseback riding, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping trip. And with prices starting as low as $20 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank.

98% (60) • 18 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Hot Springs

1. Black Elk Resort

35mi from Hot Springs · 1 site · RV

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.

2. Buffalo Gap National Grassland

1 site · Fairburn, South Dakota

Looking for a wide-open expanse of land to pitch your tent and watch the world go by? The Buffalo Gap National Grassland is the second largest of its kind in the country. With very little development or amenities, it’s a truly wild destination with a surprising diversity of plants, animals, and awesome back-country vibes. So what can you do on these 600,000 acres of wild prairie land? You can scope the land for wildlife, including the rare black-footed ferret, hunt for rocks in a rich geological landscape, hike, ride your trusty horse, zip around on your ATV, camp under a blanket of stars, photograph the incredible scenery, and fall in love with the great outdoors. You won’t have to avoid the crowds here, unless of course it’s a herd of buffalo. Get away from it all at Buffalo Gap National Grassland.

3. 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!

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.

5. Black Hills National Forest

337 sites · South Dakota

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

6. Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands

72 sites · Chadron, Nebraska

Ahhh, the heartland. Wide open spaces of undeveloped land in which to spread your wings and find some breathing room. Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands is one of these places, comprised of two forests of ponderosa pine and three grassland areas. Come here to set up your temporary little house on the prairie and be a pioneer camper for a while! Wandering and exploring is unrestricted for non-motorized travel here, meaning freedom is yours for the taking! If you don’t want to just head into the abyss, try visiting the nation's oldest federal tree nursery (awww, baby trees!), or the largest extinct bison boneland in the world at the Hudson-Meng Bison Research Center. Or, head to Soldier Creek Wilderness Area for a little rewilding and backcountry exploration. Keep your eyes peeled for prairie dogs and wildflowers popping their cute little heads up, rock formations dotting the landscape, and magic around every turn. There’s a lot going on in that grass!

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Black Elk Resort

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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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Black Elk Resort

Tyler, Heather, and Bean

May 2025

45 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Black Elk Resort

Justin and Kim were wonderful. Park is very nice. We will stay here again!!

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Terry

April 2025

24 ft travel trailer

5 nights at Black Elk Resort

Nice area, centrally located. We would stay again.

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