Pet Friendly

Beaver Lake Campground

75 RV Sites, 9 Cabins, 6 Tent Sites

Beaver Lake Campground in Custer, South Dakota, offers 68 RV sites, nine cabins, and six tent sites at 5,300 feet in the Black Hills, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 45 feet. Full-hookup and water-and-electric categories at both amperages join back-in and pull-through tiers, with a water park, outdoor pool, and recreation center. Sixty-eight sites span back-in water-and-electric 30-amp, back-in water-and-electric 50-amp, back-in full-hookup 30-amp, back-in full-hookup 50-amp, pull-thru water-and-electric 30-amp, and pull-thru full-hookup categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with site WiFi, sized to 45 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Check your tier before booking — the water-and-electric categories do not carry sewer at the site. Nine cabins and six tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. Registered guests are responsible for the conduct of everyone at their site. A water park and outdoor pool anchor the summer, with a recreation center, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, a playground, and dog park filling the grounds. Pets are welcome. The elevation delivers reliably cool summer temperatures when the plains swelter, and Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse, and the Needles Highway are all within easy striking distance of camp. Julian and Kachina Starr own and operate it. Summer is the short, intense season in the Black Hills, with the Sturgis rally week tightening the whole region. Reserve well ahead.

from $6/night

Bearlodge Mountain Resort

12 RV Sites, 8 Cabins

Bearlodge Mountain Resort in Sundance, Wyoming, offers 12 RV sites and eight cabins at the foot of the Bear Lodge Mountains, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service on every site. Year-round camping is genuinely possible here — the hydrants are built to work down to twenty below zero, which is rare in northeast Wyoming. Twelve back-in sites carry 20, 30, and 50-amp service across the board, with the west eight sites also carrying water. There are no sewer hookups at the sites, though a dump station is available. Eight cabins provide enclosed lodging. On-site dining covers meals, and site WiFi reaches the property. The freeze-resistant hydrants are the detail that sets this apart — most campgrounds at this latitude shut water off for the winter, and this one does not. The resort serves several distinct purposes: a quiet mountain retreat, a hunting base camp, and an outdoor adventure staging point. The facilities are scaled accordingly — practical rather than programmed, with the surrounding landscape doing the work. Pets are welcome. Sundance sits in Crook County on I-90 at the foot of the Bear Lodge Mountains, in the Wyoming Black Hills. Devils Tower National Monument's volcanic neck is close, and the surrounding ponderosa pine forest and Warren Peaks give the area its outdoor recreation range. The town supplied the Sundance Kid his alias — from the 1887 Crook County jail and courthouse that still stands at Main and 3rd. Year-round operation makes this viable well outside the summer window, with hunting season and winter travel both drawing steadily. Summer Devils Tower traffic is the peak — reserve ahead for July and August.

from $20/night

Cloud Nine Camping

Cloud Nine Camping in Hermosa, South Dakota, offers RV sites, tent camping, and cabin accommodations across 33 private acres enclosed by Black Hills National Forest on three sides, one mile off the highway between Rapid City and Custer. A general store, community fire pit, dump station, and sports courts serve a campground built around forest quiet rather than resort programming. RV sites and tent sites occupy the wooded acreage, with cabin accommodations for guests traveling without a rig. A dump station serves RV guests, and a general store stocks basics with firewood available on site. Restrooms and WiFi cover the practical needs. This is ponderosa pine country at roughly 4,800 feet, where the trees are large enough to give genuine shade and the national forest boundary begins at the property line. Pets are welcome. The forest setting is the draw. Hiking trails run off the back side of the property directly into national forest land, with walking trails on the grounds and sports courts and volleyball for on-site recreation. The dark, high-elevation sky makes for excellent stargazing, and the surrounding pine forest supports strong bird and wildlife watching. The campground positions itself explicitly as an alternative to the crowded, heavily developed campgrounds nearer the major attractions — guests get forest privacy without the remoteness penalty that adds an hour to every drive. Custer State Park is three miles south, Lakota Lake three miles, Center Lake six, and Mount Rushmore and Keystone seven. Grocery stores are in Hermosa and Hill City, with smaller convenience stores in Keystone. The campground serves the Black Hills summer season, when Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park traffic peaks. Reserve ahead for July and August, and note that the August Sturgis rally tightens availability across the entire region.

from $30/night

Pine Haven Venue & Lodging

29 RV Sites, 30 Cabins

Pine Haven Venue & Lodging sits at the base of Storm Mountain in the Black Hills National Forest, 10 minutes from both Rapid City and Mount Rushmore — a beautifully designed family campground where 30 log cabins and 30 full-hookup RV sites are set across 19 forested acres in one of the historically and naturally richest landscapes in the American West. For families and groups who want comfortable, well-appointed lodging as a base for exploring the Black Hills, pine haven delivers a combination of location, design, and comfort that the broader Rapid City lodging market rarely achieves at the same price point. Log cabins sleep four to six guests with queen memory foam beds, a kid's loft, full kitchenettes, private bathrooms with stand-up showers, WiFi, smart TVs, and keypad self check-in — well-thought-out details that make arriving after a long road day genuinely pleasant. Full hookup RV sites include water, electric, sewer, fire rings, and picnic tables with 30/50-amp service. A dedicated event venue with a full liquor license, climate control, a large patio with outdoor fire pits, and bridal and groom suites handles weddings and group celebrations in a Black Hills National Forest setting that requires no additional decoration. A general store and laundry facilities round out the practical amenities throughout the property. Pets are welcome. The Black Hills National Forest surrounding Pine Haven is one of the most scenically varied landscapes in the American Great Plains — ponderosa pine ridgelines, granite spires, open meadows, and the sudden presence of carved presidential faces that make this corner of South Dakota genuinely unforgettable for first-time and returning visitors alike. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 10 minutes from camp, consistently exceeds expectations at close range — the scale of the presidential portraits and the quality of the evening lighting ceremony are both more impressive in person than any photograph conveys. Crazy Horse Memorial, a few miles farther south, presents an even more ambitious sculpture-in-progress — the world's largest mountain carving, honoring the Lakota warrior in a multi-decade project that remains a living testament to the Ziolkowski family's commitment. Custer State Park provides 71,000 acres of Black Hills scenery with a bison herd of more than 1,300 animals roaming freely. Badlands National Park, roughly an hour east, adds a dramatically different geological character to any Black Hills itinerary. Pine Haven Venue & Lodging is a year-round destination, with summer representing peak season for Mount Rushmore and Black Hills recreation. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in early August creates a demand surge across the entire region — book well in advance for that first full week of August. The pine haven black hills location is equally worthwhile in the shoulder seasons when crowds thin and the national parks become genuinely easier to experience at your own pace.

from $35/night

Rushmore Shadows Resort

19 RV Sites

Rushmore Shadows Resort in Rapid City, South Dakota, offers a full-service camping experience near the Black Hills’ most celebrated attractions. Its convenient location provides easy access to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Rapid City, and the surrounding national parks and monuments. Accommodation options include: - Full-hookup RV sites - 30- and 50-amp electrical service - Cabin rentals - Tent camping sites - Pet-friendly accommodations The resort provides plenty of ways for families to relax and have fun between sightseeing adventures. Resort amenities include: - Outdoor swimming pool - Mini-golf course - Children’s playground - Sports courts - Family recreation areas - Convenient access to Rapid City Located approximately 25 miles from the resort, Mount Rushmore National Memorial features 60-foot granite portraits of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Guests can also visit the Avenue of Flags, museum exhibits, and the sculptor’s studio to learn more about the monument’s history and construction. Nearby attractions include: - Mount Rushmore National Memorial - Crazy Horse Memorial - Custer State Park - Wildlife Loop Road - Cathedral Spires - Badlands National Park - Black Hills National Forest - Rapid City attractions and dining - Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Crazy Horse Memorial features the world’s largest mountain carving currently under construction, along with a museum complex, the Native American Cultural Center, and the Indian University of North America. Custer State Park protects approximately 71,000 acres of Black Hills wilderness and is known for its large bison herd, scenic drives, hiking trails, and dramatic rock formations. Rushmore Shadows Resort welcomes guests throughout the primary Black Hills camping season, generally from May through September. Late June through August is the busiest period, with especially high demand during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in early August. Reservations for summer stays, cabins, and Rally week should be made well in advance.

from $55/night

Painted Buffalo Resorts

Painted Buffalo Resorts in Hermosa, South Dakota, offers full-hookup RV sites with water, sewer, and electric alongside cabins in the heart of the Black Hills, between Rapid City and Custer. Site WiFi, picnic tables, propane fills and exchange, and a dump station serve a quiet property positioned away from the tourist congestion but within short reach of the Hills' major attractions. Full-hookup back-in sites carry water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi and picnic tables. Cabins blend modern comfort with Black Hills character for guests traveling without a rig. A dump station, propane fills, and propane exchange handle the practical side. Pets are welcome. The property's value is its position and its quiet. A playground serves families, and the surrounding ponderosa pine ridges and granite outcrops at roughly one mile of elevation give the setting its high-plains mountain character. Picnicking areas and exceptional stargazing round out on-site use, with wine and beer tasting nearby. The Black Hills attractions fan out in every direction from Hermosa. Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park's bison herds, and Wind Cave National Park are all a short drive, with both state and national park access close at hand. Positioning between Rapid City's activity and Custer County's wildlife concentration is the point — guests get the whole circuit without staying in the middle of it. Driving directions from Rapid City: take SD-79 south toward Custer, turn right onto SD-40 West, left onto Battle Creek Road, left at the first cross street onto Bender Ridge Road, right onto Box Canyon Road, right onto Outback Trail, then left on Sage Brush Trail. Summer is peak across the Black Hills. Reserve well ahead for July and August.

Can AM 85 RV Park

15 RV Sites

Three miles from the legendary gaming and historic entertainment district of Deadwood, South Dakota, and ten miles from Sturgis at the heart of the Black Hills' most celebrated motorsport and outdoor recreation corridor, Can AM 85 RV Park provides 15 spacious sites designed for larger rigs in an intimate campground that combines the convenience of a Black Hills base camp with the personal service a smaller-scale operation can provide. Three guest rooms in the main building extend accommodation options for travelers who want a roofed alternative to the RV pad, and the park's full hookups, Wi-Fi, and pet-friendly policy serve the summer visitor population that makes the Black Hills the most-visited outdoor destination in the Great Plains from May through October. Fifteen spacious RV sites with full hookup electric, water, and sewer connections provide the infrastructure for Black Hills exploration from a convenient Deadwood-area base, and the park's focus on larger rigs means that the site geometry accommodates the motorhome-and-tow-car combinations that characterize summer Black Hills travel. Pet-friendly accommodations suit the traveling-with-dogs culture that defines much of the campground's guest demographic, and the Wi-Fi connection supports both the recreational guest researching the day's itinerary and the remote worker who has arranged a Black Hills summer stay. The park is closed from November 1 through early March, reflecting the Black Hills' winter quiet season. Deadwood's Historic District, three miles from the campground, preserves the legendary gambling, storytelling, and outlaw history of one of the West's most mythologized gold rush towns—a Main Street of restored Victorian saloons, gaming parlors, and the Mount Moriah Cemetery where Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane are buried in the most-visited cemetery in South Dakota. The Adams Museum in downtown Deadwood interprets the 1874 Custer Expedition's discovery of gold, the rush of 10,000 miners into the Black Hills in 1876, and the town's evolution from lawless mining camp to the historic gaming destination that 1989 gambling legalization restored to national attention. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, about 35 miles south, provides the Black Hills' most iconic destination in Gutzon Borglum's 60-foot presidential portraits in the Harney Range granite—a sculpture drawing 2.5 million visitors annually and anchoring a full day's itinerary that typically includes Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park's wildlife drives through the country's largest publicly owned bison herd, and the Needles Highway's spectacular granite spire corridor. The 1880 Train in Hill City provides a 20-mile steam and diesel excursion through the Harney Range terrain, and ATV trails in the surrounding Lawrence County terrain give off-highway vehicle riders direct access to the Black Hills backcountry terrain that the campground's proximity to the national forest trailheads serves particularly well. The Black Hills' summer season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day at peak activity, with the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in early August representing the period of maximum regional visitor concentration—a week when the campground's Deadwood-area address makes it particularly valuable and reservations become essential months in advance. Spring and fall shoulder seasons offer the Black Hills' outdoor recreation menu with dramatically reduced crowds and more competitive campground rates, and the region's fall elk and deer seasons bring the hunting community to the hills from September through November. Reserve early for summer dates and August Rally week, when the Black Hills' limited campground inventory fills completely.

from $45/night

Hidden Lake Campground and Resort

18 RV Sites, 8 Cabins

Hidden Lake Campground and Resort in Hot Springs, South Dakota, offers 18 RV sites and eight cabins on a private lake in the Black Hills' southern tier, with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups and rigs accepted to 75 feet. Boat, kayak, and bike rentals sit on a property offering a more intimate alternative to the Hills' larger commercial campgrounds. Eighteen sites carry water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp in back-in and pull-through configurations, sized to 75 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Eight cabins serve guests without a rig. A general store, laundry, propane fills, restrooms, showers, firewood, and WiFi handle the practical side. The private lake anchors the experience. Boat rentals, kayak rentals, and paddle boats put guests on the water, with fishing, swimming, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding from the shoreline. Bike rentals, walking trails, hiking, biking, horseshoes, corn hole, a playground, and planned activities fill the rest, with strong stargazing and birding across the property. Pets are welcome. Hot Springs sits in Fall River County where the Black Hills give way to the high plains. Wind Cave National Park preserves the transition zone's grassland and underground cave ecology just north, with a state park nearby and the full Black Hills circuit within reach — but far enough from the core tourism corridor that the campground stays quiet. Summer is peak across the Black Hills, and the August Sturgis rally tightens availability regionally. With 18 sites and a private lake, reserve well ahead for July and August.

from $38/night

HTR Black Hills Resort

61 RV Sites, 13 Cabins, 11 Glamping Sites, 6 Houses, 1 Lodge

HTR Black Hills Resort in Rapid City, South Dakota, offers 61 RV sites, 20 cabin, house, and lodge units, and 11 glamping sites in ponderosa pine forest, with 30 and 50-amp full hookups, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 65 feet. Deluxe concrete back-in and pull-through categories join gazebo and patio pull-through options. Sixty-one sites span deluxe concrete back-in, deluxe concrete pull-through, deluxe gazebo pull-through, and deluxe patio pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with cable TV, sized to 65 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and BBQ pits. The gazebo and patio categories are worth requesting — they add genuine outdoor living space. Twenty cabins, houses, and lodges and 11 glamping sites round out the accommodations. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side, with WiFi throughout. Two policies: only golf carts rented from the resort are permitted on the property, and quiet hours begin at 11pm. An outdoor pool and hot tub anchor the summer, with mini-golf, sports courts, basketball, horseshoes, a playground, pavilion, community fire pit, and walking trails across the forested grounds. Stargazing and birding are strong under the pines. Pets are welcome. The resort sits at the doorstep of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and the Black Hills National Forest, with both national and state park access close. Summer is peak, and the August Sturgis rally tightens the region. Reserve well ahead.

from $24/night

Lake Park Campground and Cottages

28 RV Sites, 7 Tent Sites

Lake Park Campground and Cottages in Rapid City, South Dakota, offers 28 RV sites and seven tent sites on Canyon Lake, four miles from downtown and 30 minutes from Mount Rushmore. Sites carry 30 and 50-amp service, sized to 48 feet, with kayak, boat, and bike rentals on site and cottages sleeping from two to sixteen guests. Twenty-eight sites run in 30-amp back-ins, 30-amp and 50-amp pull-throughs, and water-and-electric categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted, sized to 48 feet, with picnic tables and site WiFi. Seven tent sites and cottage and vacation rental options — from intimate two-person retreats to four-bedroom homes sleeping 16 — give this property an unusually wide accommodation range for a single address. Laundry, a dump station, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. The lake is the anchor. Boat rentals, kayak rentals, and bike rentals are all available on site, with boating, fishing, and canoeing from the shoreline and miles of paved bike paths beginning at the campground's edge. A playground and dog park serve families and pets. Pets are welcome. The position is the real advantage. Four miles from downtown Rapid City and 30 minutes from Mount Rushmore, this is one of the Black Hills' most accessible base camps, with the full range of attractions stretching in every direction. Summer is peak across the Black Hills, and the August Sturgis rally tightens availability regionally. Reserve well ahead for July and August.

from $35/night

Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort & Cabins

100 RV Sites

Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort and Cabins in Spearfish, South Dakota, offers 100 full-hookup RV sites on the historic Frawley Ranch, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted up to 140 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Back-in and pull-through categories join an outdoor pool, hot tub, disc golf course, and tennis at the northern gateway to the Black Hills. One hundred sites run in back-in and pull-through categories, both carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 140 feet. One hundred forty feet is among the most generous length allowances anywhere and accommodates anything on the road — worth knowing if you tow a trailer behind a long coach. The paved, level pads back up the resort's reputation. A general store, laundry, propane fills, showers, and on-site dining handle the practical side. An outdoor pool and hot tub and sauna anchor the property, with a disc golf course, sports courts, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, golf cart rentals, walking trails, biking, a playground, and dog park filling the rest. Planned activities run through the season, and a golf course is nearby. The Frawley Ranch carries more than 140 years of pioneering heritage and National Historic Registry status, which gives the grounds a genuine western character that most resorts manufacture. Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, and Devils Tower are all within reach. Summer is the short, intense Black Hills season, and the Sturgis rally fills the entire region. Reserve as early as you can for August.

from $55 $48/night

Black Hills Station

36 RV Sites

Black Hills Station in Piedmont, South Dakota, offers 36 full-hookup RV sites just off Interstate 90 between Rapid City and Sturgis, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 40 feet, open all year. An outdoor pool, clubhouse, and cabins sit at the entry point to the Black Hills. Thirty-six sites run in 30-amp back-in, standard back-in, and pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp, sized to 40 feet. Note the 40-foot cap before booking a larger rig. Cabins serve guests without a rig. A dump station, restrooms, showers, and WiFi handle the practical side, and the campground stays open year-round. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with inflatable water toys, a clubhouse, billiards, corn hole, and walking trails filling the grounds. Off-roading and a casino are nearby. The amenity set is practical rather than elaborate, which suits a property where guests spend their days out. The position is the real asset. From this single address, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Badlands National Park, Spearfish Canyon, and Deadwood are all reachable as day trips — a lineup that would otherwise constitute a full two-week South Dakota itinerary with multiple relocations. Summer is peak across the Black Hills. The August Sturgis rally is the sharpest constraint, given the park sits directly between Rapid City and Sturgis — if your stay falls anywhere near rally week, reserve as early as possible and expect premium rates.

from $36/night