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The best cave camping near Spearfish

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Looking for a unique camping experience near Spearfish, South Dakota? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 50 available options that cater specifically to cave enthusiasts, you're sure to find the perfect spot. From the top-rated Black Elk Resort with 39 reviews, to Pine Rock Meadows Land with 23 reviews, and Day's End Campground with 5 reviews, there are plenty of options to choose from. Plus, you'll enjoy popular amenities like trash disposal, cooking equipment, and showers. And if you're into biking, wildlife watching, or wind sports, you'll be in paradise. With an average price of $20 per night and options as low as $20, you can't go wrong with a cave camping adventure in Spearfish, South Dakota.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Spearfish

  • View right outside the brewery window... gorgeous!
  • Black Elk Resort
  • View right outside the brewery window... gorgeous!

1. Black Elk Resort

96%
(69)
41mi from Spearfish · 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.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$54
 / night
  • Peace filled air
  • Black Hills National Forest
  • Peace filled air

2. Black Hills National Forest

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(51)
337 sites · South Dakota
Beyond Mount Rushmore, explore 1.2 million acres of forested mountains.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

3. Black Hills National Forest

22 sites · Sundance, Wyoming
Wind your way through grasslands, badlands, rocklands, and lakelands in this national forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Looking for a unique camping experience near Spearfish, South Dakota? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 50 available options that cater specifically to cave enthusiasts, you're sure to find the perfect spot. From the top-rated Black Elk Resort with 39 reviews, to Pine Rock Meadows Land with 23 reviews, and Day's End Campground with 5 reviews, there are plenty of options to choose from. Plus, you'll enjoy popular amenities like trash disposal, cooking equipment, and showers. And if you're into biking, wildlife watching, or wind sports, you'll be in paradise. With an average price of $20 per night and options as low as $20, you can't go wrong with a cave camping adventure in Spearfish, South Dakota.

98% (61)

Top-rated campgrounds near Spearfish

  • View right outside the brewery window... gorgeous!
  • Black Elk Resort
  • View right outside the brewery window... gorgeous!

1. Black Elk Resort

96%
(69)
41mi from Spearfish · 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.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$54
 / night
  • Peace filled air
  • Black Hills National Forest
  • Peace filled air

2. Black Hills National Forest

98%
(51)
337 sites · South Dakota
Beyond Mount Rushmore, explore 1.2 million acres of forested mountains.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

3. Black Hills National Forest

22 sites · Sundance, Wyoming
Wind your way through grasslands, badlands, rocklands, and lakelands in this national forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Public campgrounds near Spearfish

Rod And Gun Campground
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(3)

Rod And Gun Campground

13mi from Spearfish · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Timon Campground

Timon Campground

14mi from Spearfish · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Bunny hill
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(2)

Hanna Campground

15mi from Spearfish · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Roubaix Lake Campground
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(2)

Roubaix Lake Campground

22mi from Spearfish · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Black Fox Campground
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(1)

Black Fox Campground

24mi from Spearfish · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Boxelder Forks Campground

Boxelder Forks Campground

25mi from Spearfish · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Dalton Lake Campground

Dalton Lake Campground

25mi from Spearfish · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Sundance Campground

Sundance Campground

26mi from Spearfish · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Castle Peak Campground

Castle Peak Campground

29mi from Spearfish · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Reuter Campground

Reuter Campground

30mi from Spearfish · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Beaver Creek Campground
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(1)

Beaver Creek Campground

31mi from Spearfish · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest
Custer Trail Campground
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(10)

Custer Trail Campground

32mi from Spearfish · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

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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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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Marylou
April 2025
24 ft Class C
Weekend Trip to Black Elk Resort
The park was well kept, pristine, had beautiful surroundings and close to the attractions I wanted to see.
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Black Hills National Forest
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Black Hills National Forest
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Black Hills National Forest
Black Hills National Forest
Sundance, Wyoming
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