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Bear Den Cabins & Camp

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· Hermosa, Custer, South Dakota
2 acres hosted by Tammy K.
5 lodging sites · 3 tent sites
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Best in South Dakota: 2nd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Tammy is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
Best in South Dakota: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Bear Den is a small camp with 3 Glamping Tents, 2 cabins and shower house. Outdoor spaces for relaxing. We are located approximately 5 miles from Custer State Park, 11 miles from Keystone the Gateway to Mt. Rushmore in the beautiful southern Black Hills. Cabins have electricity, our tents do not have electricity. All sites including bring your own tent sites have access to the shower house and outdoor grilling areas. Pick a spot to pitch your own tent, one tent per space. If you have 2 tents please book 2 sites. We have 3 spots cleared. Hang your hammock in trees around the property. This option includes all access to the shower house and outdoor grilling areas!
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Natural features
Forest
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364 ratings · 287 reviews
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Logan C.recommends
September 10, 2024
Lil' Bear Cabin
I've been there three times now and it honestly keeps getting better, you genuinely can't go wrong staying there.
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Jennifer M.recommends
September 9, 2024
Lil' Bear Cabin
clean, safe and very hospitable!
Not only was Tammy a great host with a great heart, but her cabins and glamping "tents" were awesome! But, truth be told... my favorite part might be that the bathrooms were clean and spacious. We felt very safe and comfortable here. Our family HIGHLY recommends staying at any of Tammy's camping experiences. Tammy, you have the gift of hospitality...thank you for using it!
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Sidney P.recommends
September 6, 2024
Site 3 - Bear Den Hang and Stay
The Bear Den was lovely! Tammy is the sweetest and very hospitable and accommodating.
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Tim J.recommends
September 5, 2024
Site 3 - Bear Den Hang and Stay
Needed the rest, it was perfect.
Camping at bears den was absolutely wonderful. Tammy is a gracious host and did everything possibly to make it feel like home. It was quiet and everyone was a joy to be around. Blessings to all and would recommend it too other campers, and hope to come back again myself.
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Aoife B.recommends
September 4, 2024
Site 3 - Bear Den Hang and Stay
Awesome camping spot!
My partner and I were greeted when we arrived at the campsite and shown around immediately by Tammy. She was super warm and welcoming! The bathrooms were super clean, the grilling areas were great and it was very quiet and felt safe. Thank you for a great night!
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Sergiu P.recommends
September 4, 2024
Site 2 - Bear Den Hang and Stay
We're planning to go back...
Really liked the small campground, the grass covered tent site, the bathrooms, showers, the covered eating space with gas grill machines... Our kids had space to run without disturbing anyone... The night sky with Milky Way was the cherry on the cake... The price for tent site was very good too... Tammy, the host, ensures everyone feels welcomed and has a great time... Thank you!
Location
Hermosa, Custer, South Dakota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne) and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Tammy K.

Joined in June 2022
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