Cave camping in South Dakota

Black Hills, Badlands, and presidential icons await intrepid campers.

95% (216 reviews)

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South Dakota

95% (216 reviews)

Popular camping styles for South Dakota

Public campgrounds in South Dakota

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3 top cave campgrounds in South Dakota

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Plenty Star Ranch Retreat

35 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Custer, SD

Property description Our property is nestled between Hwy 385, the Mickelson Trail, and the National Forest. We are located between Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park along Hwy 385 and the Mickelson Trail; about 30 minutes from Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Mountain. The nearest towns with restaurants are Pringle, (2 miles S); Hot Springs, (24 miles S), Custer, (9.5 miles N).; Hill City, (24 miles N), and Rapid City, (50 miles N). The blacktop driveway grants easy access for every type of vehicle. A couple of ponds, creeks, and dispersed willow, pine, and aspen trees enhance the diversity and beauty of the landscape. It is peaceful here and we enjoy sharing it with our guests during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Plenty Star Ranch Retreat has our home, a big pole barn (RV storage), a garage/wood workshop with an attached restroom for all guests, a regular hot water shower cabin, a solar shower building, 2 small home-built camping log cabins, 7 RV sites, 9 clearly marked tent and car-camping sites, and several water hydrants fed by our well, providing great quality drinking water. 2 pets maximum per campsite, no pets allowed when booking a cabin.

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Black Elk Resort

1 site · RV5 acres · Rapid City, SD

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.

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No to New world Order

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Custer, SD

Located in isolated hill. Beautiful view, only place in Custer on the hill. There is a carport for shade. I can extend the water with a hose and electricity with a long extension cord. Bear rock property, great location. If you are a freedom loving person, this is your place! Winter deals also available for much less.

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

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Black Hills National Forest

South Dakota

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Wind Cave National Park

Pringle, South Dakota

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Custer Gallatin National Forest

Lodge Grass, Montana

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Cave camping in South Dakota guide

Overview

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! If you're looking to explore caves in South Dakota, we've got you covered with 19 options specifically tailored to your activity/terrain preference. With average prices per night starting at $59 and options as low as $20, there's something for every budget. Be sure to check out top campsites like Black Elk Resort (39 reviews), Day's End Campground (5 reviews), and Borderlands Ranch (2 reviews). And don't worry about packing cooking equipment or dealing with trash—we've got you covered with popular amenities like cooking equipment and trash services. Plus, you'll have access to a range of popular activities like visiting historic sites, boating, and wind sports. So, get ready to embark on your cave exploration adventure in South Dakota with Hipcamp!