Campervan Sites Near Kadoka, South Dakota: Best Kadoka Campervan Sites 2026

Set up your campervan in Kadoka and you’re in the middle of South Dakota’s rugged prairie, where sharp buttes meet wide-open sky. With over 990 campervan sites around Kadoka, you’ve got plenty of choices—some as low as $20 a night, with the average around $54. Find sites with toilets, potable water, and trash services, so you can focus on the fun: snow sports in the winter, biking on winding trails, or classic fall adventures when the leaves turn. Local favorites include Bear Den Cabins & Camp (306 reviews), Horse Creek Resort RV Sites (129 reviews), and Horse Creek Resort (95 reviews). You’ll find campsites tucked along creek beds and prairies that turn gold at sunset—just pick your spot and roll in.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Kadoka

Set up your campervan in Kadoka and you’re in the middle of South Dakota’s rugged prairie, where sharp buttes meet wide-open sky. With over 990 campervan sites around Kadoka, you’ve got plenty of choices—some as low as $20 a night, with the average around $54. Find sites with toilets, potable water, and trash services, so you can focus on the fun: snow sports in the winter, biking on winding trails, or classic fall adventures when the leaves turn. Local favorites include Bear Den Cabins & Camp (306 reviews), Horse Creek Resort RV Sites (129 reviews), and Horse Creek Resort (95 reviews). You’ll find campsites tucked along creek beds and prairies that turn gold at sunset—just pick your spot and roll in.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Kadoka

1. Badlands Hotel & Campground

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(105)

25mi from Kadoka · 76 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

A Better Badlands Base Camp Just a mile from the iconic Badlands National Park, our hotel and full-service campground offers a great base camp to explore South Dakota’s Badlands, Black Hills, and the historic small town of Interior. With a variety of rooms, RV sites, and tent sites, we are ideal for couples getaways, family vacations, or traveling groups. We also offer an on-site restaurant, outdoor pool, fire pits, and complimentary WiFi. Your Badlands getaway awaits. What are you waiting for?244000

2. Cheyenne River Bottom

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(49)

47mi from Kadoka · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

This ranch is the home of children's book author Cowgirl Annie. This property is a working Ranch. Some of the campsites are in an abandoned gravel pit so you will be parking on a sandy gravel base. I like to let my guests decide where they want to park. I may have to move guests to a different site than the one they booked depending on what is happening on the ranch or the weather. There are cottonwood stands close by that you can hike through to the river. A wide variety of wildlife live in this area, so no telling what you may see or hear. You will have a big area to yourselves. I have tried to plan areas so you won't be disturbed by other campers. I do not groom hiking trails. You will be at one with nature. You may want to bring bug spray, sometimes the mosquitos and horseflies are bad. Wall Drug and the Badlands National Park are about a twenty-minute drive. Mount Rushmore is about an hour and 15 minutes.

3. My Place BNB

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0.9mi from Kadoka · 14 sites · Tents, RVs

Come stay at My Place. A quick 27 min drive gets you to the Badlands National Park and 1 hour 55 minutes from Mount Rushmore. We are located between mile markers 150 and 152. An easy on and off the 90 Interstate.

4. Badlands National Park

99%

(136)

200 sites · Interior, South Dakota

Camp in an otherworldly landscape with unique rock formations.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

5. Cedar Canyon Campground

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16mi from Kadoka · 13 sites · Tents, RVs

We have a very quiet private campground with 12 full hookups sites. Your hosts Gene &Jo live in cabin onsite to answer any questions you might have. Private campsite with full hookups in a beautiful setting. Panoramic views , Enjoy the peaceful setting, hiking and wildlife on our family acreage. We are located just off of Hwy 44 and Hwy 73 in South Central SD. We are approximately 30 minutes drive from the South entrance to the Badlands National park at Interior, and 1.5 hours from Rapid City. Come with supplies, there is limited shopping approximately 10 miles from nearest shopping in Wanblee. This is a remote area, safe for single travelers. Picnic tables and covered camp shelter with electric available We are located 18 miles south of Kadoka SD on SD HWY 73 and 2 miles north of Junction SD Hwy 44 and SD Hwy73.

6. Bunkhouse Campground

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1mi from Kadoka · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

This is just a little triangle of land on the edge of a small town with three full camper hookups. It is a convenient semiprivate location on your way to your destination. We are located “where the Badlands Begin” 20 minutes from the Badlands National Park. We are a tiny spot, 3 campers max, most likely just one possibly two campers, with a few trees, a couple pf picnic tables and a firepit. Kadoka is a safe, quiet, small ranching community. There is a small grocery store on main st. It is open Mon thru Sat from 9 to 6. Main street is also home to the post office, a laundromat and a flower shop. The city bar with on and off sale options is also located on main street. There is a subway and cafe ( the Sunset Grille) both located on the hwy 73 entrance to town. Kadoka has a city park with a swimming pool, covered picnic area and children's playground . The pool is open weekdays June and July. One last thing, Kadoka is a small town with volunteer fire and rescue teams. If there is a fire or car wreck, the siren will go off and continue until the volunteers arrive. It will stop, and you don’t need to do anything. It’s one of those things you get used to when you live here, but is a bit startling if you are not accustomed to it.

7. Sleepy Hollow Campground & RV Park

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39mi from Kadoka · 80 sites

Sleepy Hollow Campground & RV Park stands out for its prime location just one block north of the iconic Wall Drug in Wall, South Dakota. This unique setting places you at the gateway to the breathtaking Badlands National Park and the expansive Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, making it an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts. Additionally, renowned attractions like Mount Rushmore and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally are only a short drive away, offering a wealth of experiences for visitors. Our campground features 59 convenient pull-thru RV sites, ensuring easy access for all our guests. We also provide complimentary internet access throughout the campground, allowing you to stay connected during your stay. At Sleepy Hollow, we welcome pets and encourage you to take advantage of our on-site dog park, where your furry friends can enjoy some playtime. With a perfect blend of natural beauty and modern amenities, Sleepy Hollow Campground & RV Park is the ideal destination for your next adventure in South Dakota.

Public campgrounds near Kadoka

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Cedar Pass Campground

23mi from Kadoka · 100 sites · Tents, RVs · in Badlands National Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Nathan

October 2025

16 ft car

With kids

2 nights at Cheyenne River Bottom

Loved the views of the night sky and the open ability to hike around the camp area. Hospitality was awesome, and was helpful with knowledge of the surrounding areas and wildlife. Would absolutely stay again

Back of the property facing the 248 HWY.

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Lino

September 2025

Tent

1 night at My Place BNB

Exactly as described, a great place to pull off the road. We tent camped and it was very quiet and nice. Host is super friendly! And the two cats greeted us as well!

Oliver

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Cheyenne River Bottom

Nice private and quiet spot. Close to Wall and Badlands NP.

Jeanne

September 2025

22 ft Class B

1 night at Badlands Hotel & Campground

As a RV Park it was reasonably well kept and served its purpose of providing a quiet and safe place to sleep for the night. The woman who checked us in was very welcoming and gave us suggestions of local restaurants if we chose to eat out. We have a self contained vehicle so can’t comment about any of the facilities and it was raining so we stayed put in our van.

Drulinda

September 2025

36 ft Class A

2 nights at Badlands Hotel & Campground

The location was wonderful. My pup and I loved walking in the adjoining grasslands and seeing the beautiful buttes of the park right there. Plus full hook ups— can’t beat it!!

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Jenn

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Badlands Hotel & Campground

We stayed in a rustic spot. The views are beautiful! Love that there is a dishwashing spot outside the bathroom with hot water, close access to the Badlands. The showers had great water pressure, but the curtains and bath mats need to be replaced, they had mold.

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wendy

September 2025

40 ft travel trailer

1 night at Badlands Hotel & Campground

The signs to find the property were easy Checking was smooth Camp sites were clean and marked well and we think it was the best views right from Our site of the badlands mountains Spectacular through sunshine/ sunset and a storm

Cassie

September 2025

43 ft campervan

1 night at Badlands Hotel & Campground

The location and views at this campground are excellent - right outside the National Park and beautiful views from every campsite. Staff was friendly and sites were easy to pull in and out of. Was not impressed with the the showers - mays were moldy, water pressure low and drainage in shower not great.

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Barbara

September 2025

25 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Badlands Hotel & Campground

Nice campground, great amenities. Bathrooms were private and clean. Great location for our overnight stay.

Wayne

September 2025

20 ft campervan

1 night at Badlands Hotel & Campground

The campground is conveniently located next to the Badlands entrance. It’s definitely better than parking on the pavement drive of the NP campground. My disappointment was in the conditions in the bathroom/shower. Black mildew adorned the aging shower curtains, and increased the yuk factor. The bathroom itself seemed ok.

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Chris

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Cheyenne River Bottom

Peaceful. Plenty of space to find the perfect spot. Host was super helpful with navigating construction detour. This will be my recommendation to any one visiting the Badlands area. No crowds.

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Cindy

September 2025

35 ft fifth wheel

With pets

Weekend Trip to Cheyenne River Bottom

We absolutely loved it!! Very peaceful and beautiful. We had our 5th wheel camper so self contained. Angela was super and very helpful!!! Wasta Bar was cool as can be! Go Bill! Was a great break from crowded campgrounds to be able to enjoy the land

Mark

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cheyenne River Bottom

I would definitely recommend Cheyenne River bottom it’s easy access plenty of room. Nice views and room to walk around and explore.

Jessica

September 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Cheyenne River Bottom

This is definitely one of the most beautiful campsites! The views were absolutely stunning! This site is very true to its name— cowboy country! It’s more rugged and very secluded (outside of the other campers)— so come prepared. We saw turkeys and deer. The camp toilet was helpful. There is a single hammock available for resting. The host was very responsive and clear on instructions. She offered directions and tips in advance of our stay and even provided a contact number in case we needed something. It was a fun touch to buy her book ahead of time to connect my kids to the land a little bit too! Quick and easy set up once we got to our spot and the ground was surprisingly not too uncomfortable in spite of being on gravel. We feel it’s best for more experienced campers if you are tent camping.

Jamie

September 2025

6 ft campervan

1 night at Badlands Hotel & Campground

This campsite was beautiful! watched an incredible sunset. The campground was clean , but sites pretty close together. A little pricey for what it is

Mia

September 2025

20 ft pop-up camper

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Cheyenne River Bottom

Such beautiful and quiet land. We loved staying here!

K

September 2025

10 ft travel trailer

1 night at Badlands Hotel & Campground

Beautiful view and the clean private bathrooms were a big plus.

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Nolan

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Cheyenne River Bottom

My brother and I spent 3 nights tent camping in one of the gravel pits here and it was quite nice! The land was quite expansive so there was a lot to explore, it was really pretty, and there was a decent amount of wildlife (deer, vultures, etc.). There are also a lot of trees/cover to provide shade. The local amenities like gas, food, etc. were also nice to have despite being in such a rural spot too. Last but not least, the access to the national/state parks nearby was unbeatable. I also liked having a super chill host who was very flexible and accommodating to our needs! I'm a stargazer and the night skies were incredibly dark; I could easily spot the Andromeda galaxy with the naked eye, let alone the milky way (in late August)! Looking through any telescope of any size yielded many ooos and ahhs. This is easily a bortle 1, maybe a low 2 if you're pessimistic. Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate as it is very unpredictable in this part of the country. We were offered another night to increase our chances of good weather though, which was much appreciated. The only real downside of the site were that as it is often used as cattle ranchland, and also being by a river, there were flies. A LOT of flies. Mosquitoes too. Of course, that's not really anyone's fault, but bring your best bug mitigation tools if you camp here. Also, a few more signs to designate where the campsites are would have been useful.

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Sue

August 2025

29 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Cheyenne River Bottom

Cowgirl Annie went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. Very friendly and accommodating. Was available if I needed anything. Plenty of space for my 30' travel trailer. Great place to stargaze. Saw a bald eagle on the gravel road coming in. It's primitive, but peaceful. Would gladly stay there again.

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garrett

August 2025

16 ft car

With pets

1 night at Cedar Canyon Campground

Owners were extremely nice. Site was quiet and everything well kept. Communication was quick also. Would stay again if in the area it was a beautiful place