- Camping with pets allowed
The best dog-friendly camping near Rapid City
97% (2.2K) • 1,165 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Rapid City
Rushmore Shadows Resort
1. Rushmore Shadows Resort
100%
(2)
8.6mi from Rapid City · 18 sites
Rushmore Shadows Resort is an ideal camping destination when visiting South Dakota, offering a variety of accommodations such as cabins, tent sites, and full hookup RV sites (30 & 50 amp). The resort features numerous amenities, including a swimming pool, mini golf, a playground, and sports courts. Campers can enjoy family-friendly activities and access to essential facilities like a camp store, laundry, showers, and a dog park. For a fun and secure environment, the resort also provides a gated entrance, WiFi, and firewood for campfires.
Located just minutes from Rapid City, Keystone, Hill City, Custer State Park, and Mount Rushmore, Rushmore Shadows Resort places campers near some of South Dakota's top attractions. Visitors can explore Mount Rushmore, hike in Custer State Park, or visit Bear Country USA to see wildlife up close. Other nearby attractions include Old MacDonald's Farm, where families can interact with farm animals and the Cosmos Mystery Area for unique tours and geode digging. With its convenient location and abundant amenities, Rushmore Shadows Resort ensures a memorable camping experience.
Full hookups
from
$73
/ night
Cloud Nine Campground
2. Cloud Nine Campground
17mi from Rapid City · 3 sites
Nestled near the Black Hills, South Dakota, offering an unparalleled retreat into nature's embrace. Surrounded by the majestic Black Hills National Forest, guests can explore over 1.25 million acres of diverse landscapes, from towering ponderosa pines to serene grassland prairies. Just a short drive away, the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial stands as a testament to American history.
For those seeking adventure, the nearby Badlands National Park presents striking geological formations and a glimpse into the region's rich fossil beds. Whether you're hiking scenic trails, marvelling at local wildlife, or simply relaxing under a canopy of stars, our glamping site serves as the perfect gateway to the natural wonders of South Dakota.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$250
/ night
Lower French Creek Camp
3. Lower French Creek Camp
27mi from Rapid City · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$40
/ night
Bear Butte Overlook
4. Bear Butte Overlook
100%
(1)
28mi from Rapid City · 1 site · Tent, RV
Bear Butte Overlook – RV Group Camping with a View
Looking for the perfect Rally basecamp or peaceful Black Hills escape? Welcome to Bear Butte Overlook, a private 20-acre property on the Murray Family Homestead — just 5 minutes from downtown Sturgis.
Set on a scenic ridge with panoramic views of Bear Butte and the surrounding valley, this group-friendly site offers space for up to 3 RVs on a graveled cul-de-sac. It’s ideal for small groups who want to stay together, enjoy the view, and unwind around a fire after a day of riding or exploring.
🛻 RV site details:
• Group rental only – one booking includes all 3 spots
• Two spots with 110, 30 & 50 amp hookups
• One spot with 50 amp only
• Boondocking-style (no water or sewer)
🔥 Shared fire pit
🌄 Epic sunrises and sunsets over Bear Butte
📍 Easy access to Sturgis, Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood, and more
Quiet, private, and close to everything — Bear Butte Overlook is where your next adventure begins.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$120
/ night
Sturgis RV Park - Big Rig Friendly
5. Sturgis RV Park - Big Rig Friendly
100%
(6)
28mi from Rapid City · 175 sites
Black Hills Vista RV Park Campground is one of the oldest campgrounds for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. We are located in Sturgis, South Dakota, and we are open from April through October.
The campground is perched on top of a hill and has spectacular views of the Sturgis and the Black Hills area. We are just two miles from the legendary Sturgis Main Street with very easy access to I-90, Boulder Canyon, Vanocker Canyon, and other Black Hills attractions.
We have a variety of lot campsites especially lots with spectacular views of the beautiful Black Hills. Our campsites feature full-service hook-ups including water, sewer, 30/50 amp electricity, and WIFI that actually works.
Our campsites have a gravel surface and are nearly perfectly level with little or no blocking required. We have two campgrounds, the original North site launched in 2000, and the South site constructed in 2015. Both sites include a spotless men’s and women’s shower house.
Full hookups
from
$46
/ night
97% (2.2K) • 1,165 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Rapid City
Rushmore Shadows Resort
1. Rushmore Shadows Resort
100%
(2)
8.6mi from Rapid City · 18 sites
Rushmore Shadows Resort is an ideal camping destination when visiting South Dakota, offering a variety of accommodations such as cabins, tent sites, and full hookup RV sites (30 & 50 amp). The resort features numerous amenities, including a swimming pool, mini golf, a playground, and sports courts. Campers can enjoy family-friendly activities and access to essential facilities like a camp store, laundry, showers, and a dog park. For a fun and secure environment, the resort also provides a gated entrance, WiFi, and firewood for campfires.
Located just minutes from Rapid City, Keystone, Hill City, Custer State Park, and Mount Rushmore, Rushmore Shadows Resort places campers near some of South Dakota's top attractions. Visitors can explore Mount Rushmore, hike in Custer State Park, or visit Bear Country USA to see wildlife up close. Other nearby attractions include Old MacDonald's Farm, where families can interact with farm animals and the Cosmos Mystery Area for unique tours and geode digging. With its convenient location and abundant amenities, Rushmore Shadows Resort ensures a memorable camping experience.
Full hookups
from
$73
/ night
Cloud Nine Campground
2. Cloud Nine Campground
17mi from Rapid City · 3 sites
Nestled near the Black Hills, South Dakota, offering an unparalleled retreat into nature's embrace. Surrounded by the majestic Black Hills National Forest, guests can explore over 1.25 million acres of diverse landscapes, from towering ponderosa pines to serene grassland prairies. Just a short drive away, the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial stands as a testament to American history.
For those seeking adventure, the nearby Badlands National Park presents striking geological formations and a glimpse into the region's rich fossil beds. Whether you're hiking scenic trails, marvelling at local wildlife, or simply relaxing under a canopy of stars, our glamping site serves as the perfect gateway to the natural wonders of South Dakota.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$250
/ night
Lower French Creek Camp
3. Lower French Creek Camp
27mi from Rapid City · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Picnic table
from
$40
/ night
Bear Butte Overlook
4. Bear Butte Overlook
100%
(1)
28mi from Rapid City · 1 site · Tent, RV
Bear Butte Overlook – RV Group Camping with a View
Looking for the perfect Rally basecamp or peaceful Black Hills escape? Welcome to Bear Butte Overlook, a private 20-acre property on the Murray Family Homestead — just 5 minutes from downtown Sturgis.
Set on a scenic ridge with panoramic views of Bear Butte and the surrounding valley, this group-friendly site offers space for up to 3 RVs on a graveled cul-de-sac. It’s ideal for small groups who want to stay together, enjoy the view, and unwind around a fire after a day of riding or exploring.
🛻 RV site details:
• Group rental only – one booking includes all 3 spots
• Two spots with 110, 30 & 50 amp hookups
• One spot with 50 amp only
• Boondocking-style (no water or sewer)
🔥 Shared fire pit
🌄 Epic sunrises and sunsets over Bear Butte
📍 Easy access to Sturgis, Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood, and more
Quiet, private, and close to everything — Bear Butte Overlook is where your next adventure begins.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from
$120
/ night
Sturgis RV Park - Big Rig Friendly
5. Sturgis RV Park - Big Rig Friendly
100%
(6)
28mi from Rapid City · 175 sites
Black Hills Vista RV Park Campground is one of the oldest campgrounds for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. We are located in Sturgis, South Dakota, and we are open from April through October.
The campground is perched on top of a hill and has spectacular views of the Sturgis and the Black Hills area. We are just two miles from the legendary Sturgis Main Street with very easy access to I-90, Boulder Canyon, Vanocker Canyon, and other Black Hills attractions.
We have a variety of lot campsites especially lots with spectacular views of the beautiful Black Hills. Our campsites feature full-service hook-ups including water, sewer, 30/50 amp electricity, and WIFI that actually works.
Our campsites have a gravel surface and are nearly perfectly level with little or no blocking required. We have two campgrounds, the original North site launched in 2000, and the South site constructed in 2015. Both sites include a spotless men’s and women’s shower house.
Full hookups
from
$46
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
W
William
February 2026
19 ft campervan
With pets
Great communication, fabulous views, very private…excellent!
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C
Christina
July 2025
39 ft Class A
Great view and the staff are so friendly. We have a 39 ft bus and we were pulling a jeep wrangler. We fit great and had no trouble on the gravel road.
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L
Lance
July 2025
25 ft travel trailer
Great RV park! Excellent secured location. We certainly be back for a future stay to visit the area in the future with our extended family.
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