80 acres hosted by Daniel H.
1 RV/tent site
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Best in South Dakota: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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99% Recommend113 ratings · 89 reviews
We booked this last minute after spending a week wishing for a quiet camping experience.
It was perfect! There had been some rain recently and the hill to the left was a bit washed out to try to get our rented van up it but we settled in the flat spot on the bottom of it. The road noise from the side by sides cruising by went on until 8-9pm but then quieted down. Caught a beautiful sunset and star gazed until the mosquitos found us!
Would definitely recommend camping here.
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Mkeel290 B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
The Wilderness
Easy to navigate and a bunch of different spots for camping
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Grady H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
The Wilderness
Gorgeous view from camp site, will need 4 wheel drive. Remote and seduce and a great place to camp! Would absolutely go again!
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Jamie U.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
The Wilderness
Great location and beautiful views! Would definitely go back
Adrian I.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Beautiful spot, surrounded by nature, unbelievably quiet and peaceful. no service starting 30 min away from the site so make sure you have the gps coordinates!
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Marina R.
5 reviews
We loved camping here , very remote and peaceful.
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Thomas T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
The Wilderness
Beautiful secluded spot. Didn’t see anyone our whole stay! Views are amazing. Definitely recommend.
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Julie H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
The Wilderness
I loved this spot, so remote. It is close to a dirt road, but i didnt hear a single car past 9pm. I highly recomend 4 wheel drive or a higher clearance vehicle if you want to go deeper into the sight, a Smart Car can only make it to the first camping spot. Beautiful spot to watch the sunrise over the hills.
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Ev M.
21 reviews
I recommend this! Once you pull in there is a circular wide opening with logs surrounding it. A long road then goes into the land; I only followed it a bit until I found good landing spot to camp. Pretty steep and terraced land with beautiful pines and natural granite rocks.
The beauty of the area speaks for itself. Important tip - take a screenshot or write down the directions before you go. Eventhough I knew the general area, I had zero service once I arrived (or assumed I had arrived). I couldn't open the Hipcamp app to check the directions to be sure I turned off on the correct "address" / land.
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Lauren M.
2 reviews
Stunning views. Peaceful space. The perfect spot to stop on our way from Michigan to Grand Teton National Park. Would definitely stay again.
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Beth And Jack R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
4 m travel trailer ·
The Wilderness
I spent two nights at this spot with my two dogs and didn’t see another human for 36 hours 😎 Peaceful, quiet, great views, and a dark night sky.
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Joseph K.
7 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Perfect location! (Near MP78)
6 m pop-up camper · Group trip ·
The Wilderness
The Wilderness was the perfect day 1 camp spot for our group on our 3 day Mikelson Trail ride from Deadwood to Edgemont. It's near MP78 (just before Tunnel C) about 3/4 miles off the trail. It's on top of a knoll with options for sun or shade- we felt like royalty having 80 acres to ourselves.
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Linda D.
1 year on Hipcamp
2nd time here from 1000 miles away and for good reason. Private. Great views from so many spots at the site. The sky is amazing. Bring binoculars.
Easy to get to. This time I used it as base camp for Devil’s Tower and Needles Highway and other local sights. As well as spent ample time at the sight. The loudest thing there was my tinnitus. Thanks again!
Jerry R.
19 reviews
The views are incredible. The stars are out of this world if you pardon the pun. Daniel communicated well before and during my 5 night stay. I have a Chevy Colorado off road edition and an off road travel trailer and I had no problem going to the end. Finding a level spot will be a challenge at least for me it was. I did occasionally get Verizon if I went about as far as you could go without going off the cliff. My dog loved it. We saw deer and turkeys and tons of chipmunks and pine squirrels.
Rob C.
10 reviews
Absolutely awesome off grid site. No cell service so be prepared. Really beautiful back country area, super peaceful. So glad we stayed here!
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John E.
2 years on Hipcamp
Remote, rugged and wonderful. Accessible by car. Pull off the the road and enjoy the upper lot with a small rv or camper. If your more of a tent camper pull down the hill to the left and set up a tent in the flat area before the view on the right. If you have 4 wheel drive go down to the left and then up again to the upper field and camp anywhere.
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Joseph A.
2 reviews
This site is INCREDIBLE. Absolutely beautiful, secluded, and every moment felt like a picture. I did drive a low clearance car and while it’s possible I did hear some scratching and my reverse camera popped off. I think the best spot for low clearance cars is the bottom of the hill but I spent a night at the top of the hill and a night at the bottom. 100/10 would come again.
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Mattie B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
6 m travel trailer ·
The Wilderness
Great camp site. Perfect location. Looking forward to going back.
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Kyle R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
The Wilderness
Quite literally in the middle of the wilderness! Very cool - quiet, spacious, and beautiful. I would recommend going with another person, it was a bit too quiet going alone for me.
Matt B.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
The Wilderness
Good spot. I almost felt like I was the only one around for miles.
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Joy E.
14 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With kids ·
The Wilderness
We really really enjoyed the Wilderness Hipcamp. It was great to be all alone up in the Black Hills. The best flat area for tents was at the top of the hill, and we were able to drive up with our front wheel drive CRV, but it would be tough for low-clearance cars.
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Eliza D.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
4 m campervan ·
The Wilderness
Camping here was awesome. Great views, super quiet, and relaxing. Property was very clean and maintained. We will be coming back for sure.
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Mason H.
2 reviews
Excellent spot. Minutes from the bike trail, absolute privacy. Nice central location for a base camp. Wonderful views. You are a little more exposed to the wind and weather up here so come prepared, these hills can conjure some crafty tricks. 8' RTT trailer had plenty of options in regards to parking. Seems as though the pactola detour is increasing traffic on the road but we didnt see a single car/utv after dark.
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Matt S.
2 reviews
Came back to this spot after loving it 3 years ago and still loved it! Brought our teardrop camper this time. The Wilderness is so peaceful and perfect for camping in solitude! Great location for a base camp in the Black Hills area, and lots of land to hike around and explore on the property. Views are also spectacular!
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Jenny M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
6 m campervan ·
The Wilderness
Beautiful open land. Great views. We loved the quiet. Would stay here again
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Joshua M.
1 year on Hipcamp
As described this is a get-away and off the grid experience. Wonderful views and very private.
There are several spots to camp. The upper ones are the best for views but do require a vehicle with moderate ground clearance and 4WD to get to. My 4WD sprinter had not problem.
No cell service via ATT.
Will go back!
Jan H.
13 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
6 m travel trailer ·
The Wilderness
Total privacy, great views, plenty of space to play.
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Brian C.
18 reviews
Beautiful, rugged piece of property! Definitely would recommend, and return.
Great space to explore for kids.
Remote. Feels like the wilderness, with car access.
Our family enjoyed our stay immensely.
1. Bugs were great end of May; just a few black flies and a random mosquito.
2. Sad to not be able to have fires (as someone who usually cooks over the fire and loves them). But, worth it. Just bring a propane grill. The views and the land are worth it!
3. Definitely need 4x4, 4 wheel drive, etc to get back to the farther spots on the driveway.
4. Potable water “nearby” can be found at the George Mickelson trailhead in Rochford.
5. No cell service for a while I’m every direction! Have your map ready before you hit dirt roads.
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Esther B.
2 years on Hipcamp
The campsite was very beautiful and very secluded. The property was massive so it was nice to explore. Me and my friends loved the stay there. The views are absolutely breathtaking. I give it a 10/10
Alex H.
26 reviews
We really enjoyed our stay- it’s a serene, secluded slice of heaven.
Emilly D.
3 reviews
Location
West Pennington, Pennington, South Dakota, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Daniel H.
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