The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Spearfish, South Dakota

Looking for a camping experience near Spearfish, South Dakota, with a river? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 100 options in the area that cater to your preferences, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Whether you're looking for a riverside campsite, RV park, or cabin, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with options starting as low as $20 per night, you'll find something for every budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: Custer's Last Chance Rv Park (108 reviews), Redwater Revival Campground (79 reviews), and Black Elk Resort (39 reviews). Plus, you'll enjoy popular amenities like pet-friendly spaces, trash facilities, and areas for campfires. And with activities like wildlife watching, horseback riding, and whitewater paddling, there's never a dull moment. Start planning your camping adventure with Hipcamp today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Spearfish

Looking for a camping experience near Spearfish, South Dakota, with a river? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 100 options in the area that cater to your preferences, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Whether you're looking for a riverside campsite, RV park, or cabin, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with options starting as low as $20 per night, you'll find something for every budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: Custer's Last Chance Rv Park (108 reviews), Redwater Revival Campground (79 reviews), and Black Elk Resort (39 reviews). Plus, you'll enjoy popular amenities like pet-friendly spaces, trash facilities, and areas for campfires. And with activities like wildlife watching, horseback riding, and whitewater paddling, there's never a dull moment. Start planning your camping adventure with Hipcamp today!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Spearfish

1. Black Hawk Creek RV Park & Cabins

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36mi from Spearfish · 48 sites · RVs, Lodging

Feel free to contact us directly, we are happy to work with you via text or phone call on the office cell phone: 605-787-0024 Year-round campground offering 110 NEW full hook-up sites and 9 fully furnished cozy cabins. We also offer Long Term options to qualified applicants. Conveniently located a few minutes from both Rapid City and I-90 you will feel like you are out in the country surrounded by all the beautiful views, nature and wildlife. (The office cell phone is 605-787-0024. Text 24/7. After hours calls for onsite and arriving guests) Interstate 90, Black Hills Harley Davidson, RV Supply stores, a horse boarding facility, and quick and convenient access to all of the treasures the Black Hills have to offer is conveniently near. Whether you are kicking your feet up for the weekend or base camping out of Black Hawk Creek RV Park and Cabins to explore the beautiful Black Hills, you will find our tranquil, quiet, and beautiful setting relaxing, convenient, and enjoyable. Additionally, If you are a full time RVer and in the market for professional RV Skirting we also host the #1 RV Skirting company in the nation, Custom Skirting. Unhitch and check out their No Snap, No Gap channel system and Therma-Slide slide out wraps over in the big barn near the entrance.

2. Horse Creek Resort

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38mi from Spearfish · 29 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

theHCresort.com Centrally-located on 18 acres between two of the Hills’ largest and most beautiful lakes, and less than 15 miles from Rapid City and Mount Rushmore, Horse Creek Resort is the perfect creekside oasis for your next adventure. The resort is located off Highway 385, the main thoroughfare through the Black Hills National Forest, yet is peacefully nestled in a quiet valley, completely surrounded by national forestland with a tranquil year-round creek meandering throughout the property. Rock outcroppings, hiking trails and offroad trails are within footsteps of every cabin. The serene space is an outdoor sanctuary centrally-located within 20 miles of Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Eye Tunnel / Highway, and Black Elk Peak. Your adventure will also take you near Hill City, Keystone, Custer, and Historic Deadwood. Drive a little further, and end up in Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Sturgis, or Devils Tower National Monument. *****NOTE: HWY 385 Road Construction***** South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) began Highway 385 road construction , which is the main highway that runs through the Black Hills, from Deadwood through Custer, in the fall of 2023. They recently just started construction along the section next to Horse Creek (fall of 2024), which will continue through summer of 2025. Please use the following link for any updates: us-385 dot com

3. Horse Creek Resort RV Sites

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38mi from Spearfish · 18 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

theHCresort.com Centrally-located on 18 acres between two of the Hills’ largest and most beautiful lakes, and less than 15 miles from Rapid City and Mount Rushmore, Horse Creek Resort is the perfect creekside oasis for your next adventure. The resort is located off Highway 385, the main thoroughfare through the Black Hills National Forest, yet is peacefully nestled in a quiet valley, completely surrounded by national forestland with a tranquil year-round creek meandering throughout the property. Rock outcroppings, hiking trails and offroad trails are within footsteps of every cabin. The serene space is an outdoor sanctuary centrally-located within 20 miles of Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Needles Eye Tunnel / Highway, and Black Elk Peak. Your adventure will also take you near Hill City, Keystone, Custer, and Historic Deadwood. Drive a little further, and end up in Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument, Sturgis, or Devils Tower National Monument. There are 8 open creek side RV sites (Sites 1 -8). You will receive site assignment the day prior to your stay. *****NOTE: HWY 385 Road Construction***** South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) began Highway 385 road construction , which is the main highway that runs through the Black Hills, from Deadwood through Custer, in the fall of 2023. They recently just started construction along the section next to Horse Creek (fall of 2024), which will continue through summer of 2025. Please use the following link for any updates: us-385 dot com

4. Black Hills National Forest

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337 sites · South Dakota

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

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5. Bear Butte State Park

19 sites · Buffalo Chip, South Dakota

Bear Butte State Park: A Sacred Summit with Trails to Explore.

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6. Castle Creek Horse Cabins

28mi from Spearfish · 1 site · Lodging

Dry cabin rentals with access to kitchen and bath in main cabin. Electric for trailers with living quarters. Paddocks and/ small pasture. Ride from the property or trailer to one of many horse trails in the BlackHill, SD. 972-989-0840

7. Eagle Lode

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9mi from Spearfish · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

🌲 Escape to Nature's Haven! 🌲 Discover the serenity of our primitive campsite nestled in a breathtaking 15-acre forest oasis. Perfect for adventurers seeking solace and tranquility, our campsite boasts a crystal-clear creek babbling through old growth black hills forest. Whether you're a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or a family seeking a digital detox, our campsite offers the ideal retreat. Embrace the simplicity of nature and create lasting memories at our hidden gem in the woods!

8. Black Elk Resort

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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.

9. Nuckolls Ranch Inc.

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46mi from Spearfish · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

We are a bit off the beaten path but if you enjoy nature like we do, Camp Barlow is the perfect spot for you. There are scenic views whichever way you look, and on a clear night the stars are incredible. Devils Tower is only 15 minutes away! Come on over and enjoy our little slice of bliss. Here at Nuckolls Ranch Inc., we primarily manage grass, cattle and sheep. We are a 4th generation ranch with focus on holistic sustainability. Here you will find abundant trees, grass, wildlife and peaceful scenery. If you are interested in hiking, there is 75 acres in the campground boundary. You're welcome to explore the whole area!

10. Black Hills National Forest

22 sites · Sundance, Wyoming

Wind your way through grasslands, badlands, rocklands, and lakelands in this national forest.

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11. Luxury RV Canyon Retreat

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14mi from Spearfish · 1 site · RV

The property is one of the few rentals allowed in Spearfish Canyon. A NEW Post and Beam Pavilion for parking and picnics! An outdoor table and chairs under pavilion available for usage. Also NEW--horseshoe pits in meadow for your enjoyment. It sits besides an historic 95-year old log cabin. A guest house, Couples Canyon Retreat, sleeps 3, is also available for rent. Contact owner. Learn more about this land: All paved road to your private luxury concrete RV pad sitting at the entrance of beautiful Spearfish Canyon. Convenient location to all sites in SD Black Hills including Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish and one hour drive to Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. Walking distance to a trout pond for fishing and Cheyenne Crossing for a delicious meal. Hiking and off-roading trails galore. Go to sleep hearing Upper Spearfish Creek across the road, with mountain views, deer and smell of fresh pine trees. Lead Country Club Golf course close by. New Post and Beam Pavilion available for parking and picnics.

12. Redwater Revival Campground

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14mi from Spearfish · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Book a peaceful and beautiful site on a private creek. The Redwater Revival Campground joined Hipcamp and was open during the 2020 summer season. Herb met and accommodated many wonderful guests and had a blast doing it. The red bluff in the background was a very strategic vantage point for early Indigenous Americans for hunting game that roamed the creek bottom. The rest of this exciting story will have to be heard when you get here. The Redwater Creek is full of Brown and Rainbow trout. They are sneaky little buggers that can actually hear your footsteps when you are fishing along the bank. Please make sure that you stay with us for some very restful mesmerizing sleep along our part of the creek at the Redwater Revival Campground.

13. Wickiup Village Cabins

14mi from Spearfish · 20 sites · Lodging

Welcome to Wickiup Cabins where adventure or relaxation can go hand in hand.  We have what you are looking for.  Our rustic yet modernized cabins were built in 1937 and provided all the comforts of home.   Perhaps, a wedding destination, family reunion, small company retreat or a destination for relaxing while enjoying our mountain streams and quiet peaceful settings under our 80 foot spruce trees. It is here you can also come for hunting, ATV riding, rock climbing above and below us, mountain biking, fishing, riding the Mickelson Trail, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse or historic Lead Deadwood to name some of our Black Hills offerings. We are located central to the Northern Black Hills at the top of Spearfish Canyon 10 minutes west of Lead Deadwood on Highway 85.  Wickiup has the monopoly on Spearfish Creek.  Long gone are the cabin camps that once provided memories for children to older folks never to be forgotten.  Warm summer days of tubing, fishing, panning for those gold flakes or just skipping rocks.

14. Beulah Red Water Campground

14mi from Spearfish · 4 sites

Discover the charm of Beulah Red Water Campground, a unique destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and convenient access to some of the most iconic attractions in the region. Nestled near the breathtaking Black Hills, our campground is just a stone's throw away from Devils Tower, Historic Buffalo Jump, and the picturesque Spearfish Canyon, renowned for its stunning waterfalls. For those seeking adventure, Sandcreek is nearby, providing an excellent spot for tubing and other outdoor activities. After a day of exploration, unwind at the Beulah Bar, located within walking distance, where you can enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks. If you're in the mood for a hearty meal, don't miss the opportunity to savor a great steak at the Buffalo Jump in Beulah. At Beulah Red Water Campground, we prioritize your comfort with clean outhouses and showers available for all guests. Experience the perfect getaway where nature meets convenience, making it an ideal choice for your next outdoor adventure.

Camper favorites near Spearfish

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Nuckolls Ranch Inc.

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46mi from Spearfish · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

We are a bit off the beaten path but if you enjoy nature like we do, Camp Barlow is the perfect spot for you. There are scenic views whichever way you look, and on a clear night the stars are incredible. Devils Tower is only 15 minutes away! Come on over and enjoy our little slice of bliss. Here at Nuckolls Ranch Inc., we primarily manage grass, cattle and sheep. We are a 4th generation ranch with focus on holistic sustainability. Here you will find abundant trees, grass, wildlife and peaceful scenery. If you are interested in hiking, there is 75 acres in the campground boundary. You're welcome to explore the whole area!

Luxury RV Canyon Retreat

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14mi from Spearfish · 1 site · RV

The property is one of the few rentals allowed in Spearfish Canyon. A NEW Post and Beam Pavilion for parking and picnics! An outdoor table and chairs under pavilion available for usage. Also NEW--horseshoe pits in meadow for your enjoyment. It sits besides an historic 95-year old log cabin. A guest house, Couples Canyon Retreat, sleeps 3, is also available for rent. Contact owner. Learn more about this land: All paved road to your private luxury concrete RV pad sitting at the entrance of beautiful Spearfish Canyon. Convenient location to all sites in SD Black Hills including Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish and one hour drive to Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. Walking distance to a trout pond for fishing and Cheyenne Crossing for a delicious meal. Hiking and off-roading trails galore. Go to sleep hearing Upper Spearfish Creek across the road, with mountain views, deer and smell of fresh pine trees. Lead Country Club Golf course close by. New Post and Beam Pavilion available for parking and picnics.

Redwater Revival Campground

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14mi from Spearfish · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Book a peaceful and beautiful site on a private creek. The Redwater Revival Campground joined Hipcamp and was open during the 2020 summer season. Herb met and accommodated many wonderful guests and had a blast doing it. The red bluff in the background was a very strategic vantage point for early Indigenous Americans for hunting game that roamed the creek bottom. The rest of this exciting story will have to be heard when you get here. The Redwater Creek is full of Brown and Rainbow trout. They are sneaky little buggers that can actually hear your footsteps when you are fishing along the bank. Please make sure that you stay with us for some very restful mesmerizing sleep along our part of the creek at the Redwater Revival Campground.

Wickiup Village Cabins

14mi from Spearfish · 20 sites · Lodging

Welcome to Wickiup Cabins where adventure or relaxation can go hand in hand.  We have what you are looking for.  Our rustic yet modernized cabins were built in 1937 and provided all the comforts of home.   Perhaps, a wedding destination, family reunion, small company retreat or a destination for relaxing while enjoying our mountain streams and quiet peaceful settings under our 80 foot spruce trees. It is here you can also come for hunting, ATV riding, rock climbing above and below us, mountain biking, fishing, riding the Mickelson Trail, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse or historic Lead Deadwood to name some of our Black Hills offerings. We are located central to the Northern Black Hills at the top of Spearfish Canyon 10 minutes west of Lead Deadwood on Highway 85.  Wickiup has the monopoly on Spearfish Creek.  Long gone are the cabin camps that once provided memories for children to older folks never to be forgotten.  Warm summer days of tubing, fishing, panning for those gold flakes or just skipping rocks.

Beulah Red Water Campground

14mi from Spearfish · 4 sites

Discover the charm of Beulah Red Water Campground, a unique destination that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and convenient access to some of the most iconic attractions in the region. Nestled near the breathtaking Black Hills, our campground is just a stone's throw away from Devils Tower, Historic Buffalo Jump, and the picturesque Spearfish Canyon, renowned for its stunning waterfalls. For those seeking adventure, Sandcreek is nearby, providing an excellent spot for tubing and other outdoor activities. After a day of exploration, unwind at the Beulah Bar, located within walking distance, where you can enjoy delicious food and refreshing drinks. If you're in the mood for a hearty meal, don't miss the opportunity to savor a great steak at the Buffalo Jump in Beulah. At Beulah Red Water Campground, we prioritize your comfort with clean outhouses and showers available for all guests. Experience the perfect getaway where nature meets convenience, making it an ideal choice for your next outdoor adventure.

Public campgrounds near Spearfish

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Rod And Gun Campground

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

Timon Campground

14mi from Spearfish · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

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Hanna Campground

15mi from Spearfish · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

Bear Butte Campground

18mi from Spearfish · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Bear Butte State Park

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Roubaix Lake Campground

22mi from Spearfish · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

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Black Fox Campground

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

Boxelder Forks Campground

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

Dalton Lake Campground

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

Sundance Campground

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

Castle Peak Campground

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

Reuter Campground

30mi from Spearfish · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

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Beaver Creek Campground

31mi from Spearfish · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Black Hills National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Open Green Space, babbling Creeks, Wildlife, Views, Solitude, yet only a few minutes from the I-90 and Rapid City

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Corina

November 2025

31 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Black Hawk Creek RV Park & Cabins

We reached out to the camp host to see if they’d let us check in earlier and so thankful that they did. It allowed us to have enough time to drive down and explore the Badlands since we only had one day of fun. It’s about an hour away from here. We also got to see a famous roadside attraction Wall Drugs.

Miguel

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Eagle Lode

Outstanding! Totally private and well kept. After turning around at the Y in the road, access was clear and easy. Just a short drive out of town we bought firewood from the local store. Just beautiful. Would totally stay again.

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Robert

October 2025

18 ft campervan

With pets

2 nights at Eagle Lode

An amazing spot! My dog and I hated leaving. The hosts are super nice and responsive. Highly recommend!!

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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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Dan

September 2025

26 ft Class C

3 nights at Horse Creek Resort RV Sites

Loved our stay! Beautiful views, quiet and our site was very private. Everything was well maintained and clean. Highly recommend 👍

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Sharon

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Eagle Lode

The privacy on Calvin and Kay’s land is exactly what we were looking for. Also, being able to have a campfire was a must. The communication with them was quick and helpful. We did see some mule deer one morning which was a nice surprise! Being so close to Deadwood was a bonus. Enjoyed our two night stay!

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christina

September 2025

33 ft Class C

With pets

1 night at Horse Creek Resort RV Sites

Awesome trails to walk, creek next to campsites. Well taken care of.

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Marissa

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Eagle Lode

The location was beautiful! We had some showers over night that lead to us sleeping in the truck but would definitely come to this spot again!

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Simon

September 2025

25 ft Class C

1 night at Horse Creek Resort RV Sites

Well cared for campground with a cozy feel. Garret, our host, was very accommodating and communicative. There is a neat little rock outcropping hill that stands behind the resort which is a great spot for a hike with a view. Nice facilities. Would recommend and stay again!

Chris

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Luxury RV Canyon Retreat

We reserved the camper site for a long weekend in September and loved our site. They are right near the entrance to Spearfish canyon and it is beautiful there. June was super responsive to all of our questions which was great. It is very peaceful and quiet and we enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend. The site is concrete and there is water hookup which we loved. We have a 26ft camper and recommend backing the camper in for the smoothest transition. If we decide to come back to the Black Hills we would stay here again.

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Demauri

September 2025

19 ft travel trailer

With pets

8 nights at Horse Creek Resort RV Sites

The ambiance Horse Creek Resort presents is unlike any other campground in the Hill City area of the Black Hills. The niche fire pit and hammock's are cozy. Horses in the foreground create a serene experience. We were nestled amongst friendly seasonal residents with lots of local knowledge to help us get the full South Dakota experience. Joey, the host, is a salt of the earth kind of guy. If you love horses he’s your guide. Garret, Joey and Matt excel at hospitality!

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Adriana

September 2025

29 ft travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Horse Creek Resort RV Sites

Very quiet peaceful campground, there was a little rattle snake on our campsite when we got there so just wear good shoes and they left us alone.

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Collette

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Eagle Lode

The platform was great, having a level tent site was enjoyable and sitting on the edge to put shoes on was an added bonus! Some beautiful hikes along a grassy track just up the road were highlights, we found mushrooms and berries and enjoyed the quiet beauty ❤️

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Angie

September 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Nuckolls Ranch Inc.

Camp Barlow was perfect! Nice area with plenty of space at each camp spot. Not your ordinary porta potty! Stocked with TP and paper towels and water was a nice surprise. Several deer came around, we heard turkeys in the area and in the early morning hour we were serenaded by a what I assume were coyotes. Felt safe and the view was beautiful.

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Daren

September 2025

25 ft Class C

With pets

4 nights at Luxury RV Canyon Retreat

We camped there with our 25 ft RV. Nice and clean site. Very peaceful and private. Enjoyed not being in a big camp site. Site is right at the entrance to Spearfish Canyon. Would definitely stay there again. Slab is not level due to drainage reasons. Be prepared to level out RV.

Rachel

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Redwater Revival Campground

Directions were very easy to follow and set up of campsites was logical and well spaced apart. We were the only ones there that night. Stayed at site 4. The toilet was a portable unit. Very clean. We got surprised that the water was turned off for the season but our host brought us water from his place which was plentiful. We recommend!

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Robin

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Horse Creek Resort

Camping perfection - beautiful, clean, quiet, plus horses made this a wonderful stop on our cross country journey!

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Kaylee

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Eagle Lode

Absolutely beautiful!! You aren’t too far from town but it definitely feels like it! We stayed for 1 night with our dogs and had such a perfect time. I was a bit worried about the drive to the site but it was fine and we had no trouble. Small suv AWD had no problems in and out, even after it had been raining. 12/10 recommend booking this spot! Host was super nice as well!

Car is parked at end closest to incoming lane. This is the first, but most private, site.

Chelsea

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Redwater Revival Campground

Beautiful landscape, peaceful sounds of nature, clear instructions from a host with good communication—what more could you ask for? We loved our stay and appreciate Herb sharing their beautiful land with us.

Marlee

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Eagle Lode

Amazing campsite! We loved that it was a bit of an adventure to get there and the site itself was beautiful and very private. We stayed here while visiting Deadwood (about 15 minutes away) and loved the peace and quiet of the site. Would definitely stay again!!