Wind Cave National Park - Camping

Elk Mountain Campground

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Open All Year

Details

The campground is open all year although flush toilets and water are only available during part of the year. The campground fee is $12.00 a night per site when water and toilet facilities are available, generally during the summer months. In late fall through early spring when the water is turned off, the fee is $6.00 a night per site. Visitors holding a Public Lands, Senior or Access Pass, or a Golden Age or Golden Access Pass pay half price a night per site. After selecting a site, return to the fee station to register and pay for the site. Drop fees in the designated box.

There are no electrical hookups, showers, or dump stations in the campground. Running water and flush toilets are available during warmer months. During times of reduced facilities, pit toilets are available at the campground, although no running water is available. During these times water is available at the visitor center.

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Bismarck Lake Campground

Mileage:14 mi

Description: Campground is on the southeast side of Bismarck Lake in a ponderosa forest area. Local attractions include Custer State Park, Wind Cave NPS, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Facilities provided include restrooms, a boat ramp, and a pay phone. Roads are paved. Popular activities include hiking, bicycling, fishing, non-motorized boating and picnicking.
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Iron Creek Horse Camp Campground

Mileage:16 mi

Description: Iron Creek Horse Camp is locate approximately 13 miles outside Custer, South Dakota. Popular attractions include Norbeck Scenic Byway and Custer State Park. Campground is adjacent to Iron Creek. Newly reconstructed in 1996. Facilities provided include corrals and restrooms.
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Comanche Park Campground

Mileage:17 mi

Description: Located 6 1/2 miles west of Custer, South Dakota. Local attractions include Custer State Park, Wind Cave NPS, Jewel Cave NPS, and the Crazy Horse Memorial. Facilities provided include restrooms . Popular activities include bicycling.
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Mt Rushmore/grizzly Creek Cg Campground

Mileage:20 mi

Description: You cannot camp in this campground if you are towing anything, due to tight sharp turns. One vehicle per site not to exceed 28' in length. No overflow parking available. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. Trailers or vehicles towing strictly prohibited. (i.e. no trailers, 5th wheel vehicles, motor homes towing a vehicle and no pop-up campers). All restrictions strictly enforced.
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Horsethief Lake Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: Located 10 miles southeast of Hill City, South Dakota. Situated in a park-like ponderosa pine forest, with huge old growth trees. Campground is adjacent to Horsethief Lake. Elevation is 5,000 feet. Roads are paved. Popular activities include hiking, fishing and mountain biking.
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Oreville Campground

Mileage:22 mi

Description: Located 7 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, in a park-like ponderosa pine forest. Trees are very large and the area is very shady. Elevation is 5,300 feet. Roads are paved. Popular activities include hiking and mountain biking. Nearby attractions include Mt. Rushmore and the Black Elk Wilderness.
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Willow Creek Horse Camp Campground

Mileage:22 mi

Description: Located 7 miles southeast of Hill City, South Dakota, adjacent to Willow Creek and Palmer Creek. Restrooms are provided.
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Sheridan Lake Campground

Mileage:27 mi

Description: Sheridan Lake Campground is situated in a Ponderosa Pine forest, adjacent to 380 acre Sheridan Lake. The elevation of this campground is 4,600 feet, making the temperatures comfortable in the summer. There is an amphitheater.
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Bear Gulch Campground

Mileage:34 mi

Description: None
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Pactola Reservoir Campground

Mileage:34 mi

Description: Campground is adjacent to 650 acre Pactola Reservoir. Elevation is 4,600 feet. Summer temperatures are comfortable. Firewood is available for sale. There is a marina nearby, with boat rentals available. Popular activities include hiking, fishing, swimming and boating. Facilities provided include restrooms and a boat ramp. Some first come, first serve sites are available.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"