97% (2.2K) • 1,175 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Rapid City
Bulldog Creek Campground
1. Bulldog Creek Campground
97%
(17)
22mi from Rapid City · 362 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Just 5 minutes from Sturgis, South Dakota, and nestled in the Black Hills is Bulldog Creek Campground. Exit 37 on Interstate 90 contains 43 acres of beautiful green grass, shade trees, and Bulldog Creek. The Campground houses 50 & 30 Amp Full Hookups, 30 Amp with Water only, 110-volt electric sites, and plenty of space for both tent campers and dry campsites. Bulldog Creek Campground is a Family Owned and Operated facility. Be sure you check out our Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Camp Site Rates. We pride ourselves on serving a top-notch Breakfast and a killer Supper during the Rally. Have friends stayed at a different campground? Bring them on over for one of our nightly specials as our Bar and Café are open to the public! We are excited for you to experience the Bulldog and look forward to you staying with us!
At our campground, you can enjoy RV Sites for all sizes of tents, campers and motorhomes, as well as, enjoy our home-cooked meals daily!
Toilets
Showers
Full hookups
from
$15
/ night
Lake Park Campground
2. Lake Park Campground
100%
(9)
3.9mi from Rapid City · 66 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We look forward to serving you on your vacation!
Located just minutes away from the entire Black Hills Area, our fully equipped vacation homes, cottages, and full-service RV sites will be your home away from home during your stay! For over 25 years, Lake Park Campground has taken pride in helping you create memories of a lifetime on our amazing properties. A recipient of Great Service Awards from the SD Department of Tourism for 25+ years, Lake Park will help make the most of your vacations with a unique combination of location, natural beauty, and convenience.
Toilets
Showers
Full hookups
from
$43
/ night
Katmandu Campground
3. Katmandu Campground
94%
(9)
23mi from Rapid City · 222 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We are located just outside of Sturgis off of I-90. Your Black Hills Destination for all accommodation needs!
Located near several trail heads including Bulldog Canyon. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts will find no better place to enjoy all the natural beauty that the Sturgis area has to offer. We are open from May through September.
Toilets
Showers
Full hookups
from
$25
/ night
Cloud Nine Camping
4. Cloud Nine Camping
17mi from Rapid City · 12 sites · Tents, Lodging
Cloud Nine Camping -The Nitty Gritty
– Easy Forest Access: The campground is surrounded by Black Hills National Forest on 3 sides, meaning quick access to all the wilderness you could possibly explore.
– Spacious Campsites: This is not a “cookie cutter” campground. Each campsite is unique and allows for your family to spread out comfortably.
– Close Proximity to Main Attractions: We are only 7 miles from Mount Rushmore, 4 miles from Custer State Park, and 15 miles from Rapid City.
– Activities Galore: There is so much to do in the central Black Hills! You can shop in Keystone, ride the mountain coaster at Rush Mountain, drive scenic routes like Iron Mountain Road, hike Black Elk Peak, and so much more.
– Camping Options: We provide unique year-round experiences whether you’re camping during the summer or winter, a month-long stay or just a quick weekend trip. Let us know how we can help make your Black Hills vacation great!
– Amenities: Each of our sites offers water and power hook-up (except for our few boondocking site options). We have a centrally-located dump station for your convenience. There is also an on-site, single-occupancy shower and toilet unit.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$35
/ night
Starlight Carroll Creek
5. Starlight Carroll Creek
100%
(5)
36mi from Rapid City · 1 site · Tent, RV
Level, grassy field, good for tent camping, motor home parking, hiking, bird watching. Custer - Jewel Cave National Park within a 30 minute drive. Crazy Horse Memorial within 15 minutes (Native items and tour of Crazy Horse sculpture - largest sculpture in the world). Helicopter rides, too, in Hill City, covers Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and North to Badlands ($$). Sylvan Lake (actually several nice lakes, less than 30 minute drive). Mount Rushmore 30 minutes away. Custer State Park (miles of Bison, hungry for carrots Donkeys and Pronghorn to see) less than 30 minutes away. Downtown Custer shops (gifts, Native items, vape shop). Shooting range and gun shop 5 miles away. Hot Springs - Mammoth Park, Wind Cave National Park, Evans Plunge (indoor Hot Springs fed pool).
from
$28
/ night
97% (2.2K) • 1,175 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Rapid City
Bulldog Creek Campground
1. Bulldog Creek Campground
97%
(17)
22mi from Rapid City · 362 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Just 5 minutes from Sturgis, South Dakota, and nestled in the Black Hills is Bulldog Creek Campground. Exit 37 on Interstate 90 contains 43 acres of beautiful green grass, shade trees, and Bulldog Creek. The Campground houses 50 & 30 Amp Full Hookups, 30 Amp with Water only, 110-volt electric sites, and plenty of space for both tent campers and dry campsites. Bulldog Creek Campground is a Family Owned and Operated facility. Be sure you check out our Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Camp Site Rates. We pride ourselves on serving a top-notch Breakfast and a killer Supper during the Rally. Have friends stayed at a different campground? Bring them on over for one of our nightly specials as our Bar and Café are open to the public! We are excited for you to experience the Bulldog and look forward to you staying with us!
At our campground, you can enjoy RV Sites for all sizes of tents, campers and motorhomes, as well as, enjoy our home-cooked meals daily!
Toilets
Showers
Full hookups
from
$15
/ night
Lake Park Campground
2. Lake Park Campground
100%
(9)
3.9mi from Rapid City · 66 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We look forward to serving you on your vacation!
Located just minutes away from the entire Black Hills Area, our fully equipped vacation homes, cottages, and full-service RV sites will be your home away from home during your stay! For over 25 years, Lake Park Campground has taken pride in helping you create memories of a lifetime on our amazing properties. A recipient of Great Service Awards from the SD Department of Tourism for 25+ years, Lake Park will help make the most of your vacations with a unique combination of location, natural beauty, and convenience.
Toilets
Showers
Full hookups
from
$43
/ night
Katmandu Campground
3. Katmandu Campground
94%
(9)
23mi from Rapid City · 222 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
We are located just outside of Sturgis off of I-90. Your Black Hills Destination for all accommodation needs!
Located near several trail heads including Bulldog Canyon. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts will find no better place to enjoy all the natural beauty that the Sturgis area has to offer. We are open from May through September.
Toilets
Showers
Full hookups
from
$25
/ night
Cloud Nine Camping
4. Cloud Nine Camping
17mi from Rapid City · 12 sites · Tents, Lodging
Cloud Nine Camping -The Nitty Gritty
– Easy Forest Access: The campground is surrounded by Black Hills National Forest on 3 sides, meaning quick access to all the wilderness you could possibly explore.
– Spacious Campsites: This is not a “cookie cutter” campground. Each campsite is unique and allows for your family to spread out comfortably.
– Close Proximity to Main Attractions: We are only 7 miles from Mount Rushmore, 4 miles from Custer State Park, and 15 miles from Rapid City.
– Activities Galore: There is so much to do in the central Black Hills! You can shop in Keystone, ride the mountain coaster at Rush Mountain, drive scenic routes like Iron Mountain Road, hike Black Elk Peak, and so much more.
– Camping Options: We provide unique year-round experiences whether you’re camping during the summer or winter, a month-long stay or just a quick weekend trip. Let us know how we can help make your Black Hills vacation great!
– Amenities: Each of our sites offers water and power hook-up (except for our few boondocking site options). We have a centrally-located dump station for your convenience. There is also an on-site, single-occupancy shower and toilet unit.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$35
/ night
Starlight Carroll Creek
5. Starlight Carroll Creek
100%
(5)
36mi from Rapid City · 1 site · Tent, RV
Level, grassy field, good for tent camping, motor home parking, hiking, bird watching. Custer - Jewel Cave National Park within a 30 minute drive. Crazy Horse Memorial within 15 minutes (Native items and tour of Crazy Horse sculpture - largest sculpture in the world). Helicopter rides, too, in Hill City, covers Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and North to Badlands ($$). Sylvan Lake (actually several nice lakes, less than 30 minute drive). Mount Rushmore 30 minutes away. Custer State Park (miles of Bison, hungry for carrots Donkeys and Pronghorn to see) less than 30 minutes away. Downtown Custer shops (gifts, Native items, vape shop). Shooting range and gun shop 5 miles away. Hot Springs - Mammoth Park, Wind Cave National Park, Evans Plunge (indoor Hot Springs fed pool).
from
$28
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Frederick
August 2025
36 ft Class A
Linda was a wonderful host. The campground was very nice, they even fed us a fantastic meal in the bar the first night. Recommend definitely!
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Cheryl
August 2025
With pets
The host were very friendly and went above to makes us feel welcomed.
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Savannah
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Ted was very friendly. The area was peaceful and quiet. It was very private. The stars at night were beautiful. We had a great time!
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Eric
July 2025
Tent
Great quiet camp ground, clean, and nice host. Nice walk around too
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Coby
July 2025
Tent
Cozy little place to gather your brood. A little bit of everything to make any type of camping possible.
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Erin
June 2025
27 ft travel trailer
With kids
We loved staying here! The camp was clean and awesome spot to stay! It was close to lots of things we wanted to do while in the hills! The staff were helpful and friendly!
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Katarzyna
June 2025
Tent
The cleanest camp ground bathrooms I’ve ever seen, beautiful campground near a lake and a ton of walking paths. Central location to many sightseeing spots. Highly recommended staying here!
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Ashley
June 2025
Tent
Very helpful in getting there. My GPS didn’t take me exactly there. Off just a smidge. The showers were nice and hot. I’d definitely stay again.
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Rochelle
June 2025
4 nights at Katmandu Campground
The cabins are great and they even had coffee and a coffee pot ready for me! Bathrooms and showers were very clean and the campground host was present and helpful.
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Joshua
June 2025
With pets
A nice spot to relax for the day. Clean showers and bathrooms, and the people running the campground were quick to reply to messages and friendly in person.
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Zeb
May 2025
Tent
With kids
It was a great spot even if it was raining! Excellent staff, flush toilets and showers too.. been nice to have a bench to put things on. Or hooks. But it was effective!
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Barbara
May 2025
Tent
Spotlessly clean, quiet with a friendly host. Pretty little lake behind the site. Super clean shower and bath house. Easy to find. Felt very safe.
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Sergey
May 2025
15 ft campervan
Great spot that’s in a great location to explore ALL the parks and sites black hills forest has to offer and more. The camp itself is very clean and the facilities are awesome! Best showers at a camp I’ve been to recently.
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Chris
April 2025
20 ft campervan
Arrived after dark but directions were spot on. Quiet place to stay for a night, mostly level.
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Doug
April 2025
Tent
This was a quick stopover on a road trip and was perfect. Convenient location just outside of town. Instructions were very clear, bathrooms were spotless. Everything was easy!
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