Elk Mountain Campground

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Wind Cave National Park
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50 sites · RV, Tent

Nestled cozily between dark forest and expansive prairie, Elk Mountain Campground is an outdoor lovers' respite in the southern black hills.

Wind Cave National Park is an underloved, but incredibly beautiful national treasure. You won’t have to fight for your campsite, and you won’t have to stand in line. Wildlife is abundant, the cave is majestic, and there are trails for every hiker—whether you rarely make it off the couch, or you’ve been bagging peaks for years. Get away from the hubbub, and give Wind Cave National Park some love.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
50 sites
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LocationElk Mountain Campground, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, United States
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What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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