We stayed for four nights in late May at the Hot Springs, SD KOA…read more We have visited the Black Hills several times over the years and wanted a quieter experience than is offered at Palmer Gulch or Rafter J. This KOA at Hot Springs definitely fit the bill! A beautiful little KOA right off Highway 79 close to downtown Hot Springs. We used this KOA as a base of operations for exploring the Black Hills / Custer / Rushmore area in addition to Badlands National Park and of course, Wall Drug! Although not as close to Rushmore as Hill City, the drive through Custer State Park is absolutely amazing! Our site was a FHU pull-through patio #51. This is a great site as it's on the end with lots of room on the camp side. Very long with ample room for tow vehicles / toads. As we travel with two juvenile labrador retrievers (LOL) getting them exercise was not a problem. Their dual area fenced Kamp K9 was a great place to let them let off steam. A lush grassy enclosure! There is also a leashed pet walk area at the back of the campground to walk the pups . Pine trees are everywhere and it created a nice shaded atmosphere. Interior roads are dirt and sites are gravel, but dust was no problem. Our patio site seemed fairly new and had lots of room with table, chairs, fire ring and gas grill. There was also lots of space to set up our outdoor dog pen. Perhaps it was the time of year, but everything in the area was very green and beautiful. We did have haze from the Canadian fires one night, but it was not a problem. Staff was very helpful and offered tips on the surrounding areas. Camp store was smaller, but had a good variety of items. Pool was not open for the season yet, but it looked nice!

The best check in ever. Very informative and friendly. The family managing the site are super…read morecustomer service oriented. It felt like a nice hotel where they could deliver ice, food, wood... Loved the cool and refreshing pool. Clean and easy laundry facilities. We needed $15 dollars in quarters for lots of laundry and there was no problem. They recycle! So many do not. They even took our recycling from our previous travel. The camp store had what we needed. The location was great for us. I generally do not post reviews but the management was so great that I wanted to post.

Sunset Rv Park…read more Small, private wonderful campground. A quaint, boutique-style getaway destination for couples. Sunset RV Park is a small yet spacious park in the Black Hills that's geared for adults and seniors. Back-in sites with full hook-ups offering 30 and 50 amp receptacles, septic, and water. Located an easy 2 miles from downtown Custer. Picnic tables, yard games, community fire pit, and pet friendly. You must be self contained. We stayed in #6 campsite, which has trees, flowers and hanging bird feeders. We woke to birds chirping. We loved Bill and Tami...wonderful hosts. Quiet, peaceful...we felt safe and close to Custer State Park! Can't wait to go back!

Tami and Bill have a wonderful little RV park tucked away from the hustle and bustle of tourists…read moreoverflowing Custer. There are only 8 spots and it is convenient to everything you need. They are accommodating and will help if you need something but will give you the space you need to just enjoy yourself. Highly recommend Sunset if you are looking for a calm, quiet place to venture forth from to all that the Black Hills have to offer.

This campground is fantastic. It has great views with big tall pines. When the wind blows it…read moremakes the most peaceful sound. The owner, his family and staff work extremely hard to make your stay as pleasant as possible. My wife and I have done 2 trips here, 10 days each. We love the amenities , peace and quiet, and location. Custer is great. A nice little treat is the owner's sons operate a food truck with amazing burgers, fries and breakfast sandwiches and....they deliver. I promise, you will not find better food anywhere in town and the price is right!! Stay here, put your feet up and enjoy!!! you will love it!!

Beautiful with lots of trees, level site and close to Crazy Horse, Mt. Rushmore and Custer. Hosts…read morewas very friendly and welcoming and had an escort to our site. Restrooms and roomy showers were clean. We had a 25' TT and site accommodated our tow vehicle. We had 2 sites a back in (3 nights) and pull thru (2 nights). Beautiful hiking trail behind campground. We had a fire ring and location is somewhat hilly so difficult for handicap to get around. All in all a great location and easy to find. Nice general store on site. Definitely have to get some homemade pie from the Purple Pie House, blueberry, apple and bumbleberry were delicious warmed ip with a scoop of Vanilla ice cream! The Claw Antler & Hide store had very unique and cool items bought antler whistles for the grandkids. Had the best buffalo burger at Black Hills Burger and Bun but go early its very popular! For you knitters visit the Busy Ewe Farm & Fibers (605) 440-0316 awesome natural wool yarns.

Very clean and spaces are large. Nothing to do there but it was a good stop over and not far from…read moreattractions. The host is very nice. A bit of traffic noise on the adjacent highway but again, it's not a place to hang out outside. Two bars on Verizon.

This is a Great Park. They have large sites and Big Rig friendly. Very good water pressure. The…read morerates are very good, we stayed for a month. The owners and staff are very friendly and helpful. The location is easy driving distance to everything

While on our trip to the Black Hills of SD we had a long list of things we wanted to do. One was a…read morehorse back ride. We had seen a few places along our travels and a lot listed in the tourist guide. We chose Country Charm Cabins and Corrals based on the advice of John and Ann (proprietors at The Shady Rest Motel). This was a great decision. Owen and Lois (I hope I am remembering their names correctly) are awesome. They have owned this location for 12 years. Lois is a riding instructor. Upon calling and making reservations I was asked about our skill level and told exactly what to wear and what to bring. The ride time is 2 hours. Riders ride their own horses. My son who is 6 was on his own horse with a lead. We are inexperienced riders so we were given instruction on how to handle our horses. Each rider is given a bag to take with them for water and a camera. Helmets are required for children. My husband and I wore one as well. The trail takes riders on a lovely tour of some flat grassy areas and some hilly areas. Lois is fantastic about explaining plants, trees, history, etc. along the way as well as explaining the correct way to handle the horses. The only thing I wish I would have known is they do not accept credit cards. We had some cash on us but not enough for the 3 of us. We were willing to give them all the cash we had and stop by with the rest the next day. They offered to let us mail it. We loved this ride. My son loved when we were able to trot.

I stayed here this weekend with my family and toddler, for a fun Black Hills vacation. We rented a…read more2 bedroom cabin for 3 nights. The size was great, the location was easy to find, GPS lead me straight there and there was plenty of signage to make sure I was going to the right spot. The cabin itself was very clean and well stocked with towels, blankets, and pillows. I found the bed very comfortable. We had an issue with the fire alarms, however it was resolved by the owners promptly. The cabin was like one cabin split in 2, so we had the front half and had some neighbors on the back half. It felt very separated though and we never even saw our neighbors. The price was cheap for what you get. They had tons of dishes ready to use and even had some gallons of water ready to go in the fridge. The WiFi was great, lost the tv signal for a bit while it was storming but that is expected. I was impressed and I'd rent this place again in the future if I'm ever in the area again!

This is our favorite camping destination. Located in the beautiful town of Custer, SD there are…read moreplenty of things to see and do. Circle K offers horseback riding, use one of theirs or bring your own..ATV rental. Campsites and cabins for rent with plenty of amenities. There is a really nice riding arena there too. The hosts are just wonderful and make you feel at home. Definitely will stay again next year!! A+++

We stayed a week at Gold Valley and enjoyed it so much. Clean new park with beautiful views and…read moreclose to downtown Custer and all the areas attractions. Can't recommend enough!

From the owner: The closest campground to Custer State Park, Gold Valley Camp offers a serene retreat surrounded by…read morewildlife, a lake, and picturesque walking and hiking trails. Situated in a beautiful valley with beautiful views, this campground holds historical significance as the location where General Custer and the 7th Cavalry camped in 1874 and discovered gold! Conveniently located less than a mile from the West entrance of Custer State Park, Stockade Lake and just a half-hour drive to Mount Rushmore, this campground is an ideal base for exploration with RV sites and cabins. The Mickelson Trail, a 109-mile path featuring converted railroad bridges and rock tunnels, is just across the highway. Located just 3 miles from the charming mountain town of Custer, our Campground provides a tranquil escape with convenient access to the town's amenities including various restaurants, art galleries, and unique shops, ensuring that guests can easily explore and enjoy the local offerings. Gold Valley Camp offers large, full hook up sites, water and electric sites and five deluxe, charming cabins along with a unique, upper level, two-room apartment with great views. Gold Valley Camp is a short half mile from Custer State Park, 3 miles from Custer, 7 miles from Crazy Horse Memorial, and 21 miles from Mount Rushmore. Guests can also indulge in activities like fishing, sightseeing, as well as the many attractions in the surrounding area.

A great all round experience. Employees were fabulous…read more. helpful, helped solve a problem (Mother Nature)!!! Tent sites are on platforms so when it rains you do not get flooded out!! Even and some come with power hook ups. We moved to a cabin after 2 days straight of rain. Clean comfortable beds. Large porch and we could dry out tents there!! Large table and 2 fire pits. Store has everything you forgot as well as things you just have to buy! Small restaurant open and they have espresso. Pool is clean and easy to sit around or splash around in. Large jump play area that keeps the kids occupied! Laundry and 2 bath houses. A definite spot to return to.

We couldn't have picked a more ideal spot for our 3n stay. The plan was to hit up Custer State Park…read more& catch a glimpse of the first 2020 baby burro, spend a day hiking the wilderness & get reacquainted with the camera. Check in was a breeze & we were shown to our spot promptly. Staff spotted us into our slot & left us to enjoy our stay. As we were in a self-contained unit, we did not accress restrooms or the shower house. The pool snd dump station are understandably closed right now. Kabins were in use. It was easy to find & access this location. It's convenient for many hiking areas, Crazy Horse, Mt Rushmore, Custer city & Custer State Park. We were greeted each morning by a bunny. The only down was loss of water on the day of departure. As we still had a rather full tank, it wasn't all that major for us, but it eould have been if empty & may have been for others. Would definitely use again.

Nice quaint campground just north of Hot Springs, SD. We have a 39 foot travel trailer, and there…read morewas plenty of room for it and the truck within the pull in camp sites. First, the hospitality and management are down to earth. Very friendly and were able to answer all our questions. They have a small store with some basics.. mustard, ketchup, and beer to name a few items. Very friendly. Second, the campsite was very reasonable considering full hookups and pull through. The campsites do share water, meaning one main water faucet that is split between two campsites. The pressure isn't a problem at all. Our problem was that my camper's water was on the front left of the camper. Given the sharing, my original 20 or so foot water hose couldn't reach. Our fault for not having an extension, but we ended up having to park the other way with the camper to hook up the water. Bottom line: we are newbie campers, so just make sure you have an extension. Lesson learned. They do have a cool little lake/pond that offers fishing and swimming as well as boat rentals. Water is clear and they have it sectioned off to prevent swimming too deep. Finally, you are within 5 or so minutes of Cold Brook Reservoir, an Army Corp of Engineers recreation area. They have a super nice beach, and facilities there. You are also within minutes of the cool little town of Hot Springs. If you are looking for a cool and out of the way campground with all the amenities, check this place out!

This is a hidden gem! Wow I was so impressed with the grounds, the Rv hook up and the lake. I kept…read morecontinuing my stay it was so great. There is a lot of unique things to do in the town of hot springs. I enjoyed the camp ground having walking trails. Every evening I was able to sit on the hill in a quiet and peaceful place to meditate. The lake is super clear and feels amazing, I felt like the water was healing. There is water sports activities to rent. There is cute cabins if you don't have an RV. There is laundry and a store to get things you need. My dogs loved going walking around the lake and the trails. I felt like I was in a high end resort with all the amenities. The price is rather cheap for what all your getting. The views and the environment are very peaceful! If your looking for a place in the black hills this is one that is worth the drive from the parks and gives you so much serenity.