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    We tent camped here for a few nights and it was amazing. It's less then 2 minutes from the town of Keystone. The staff working seemed very friendly & pleasant. It's a beautiful view. The bathrooms were very nice and close to the campsites. It was nice that each tent campsite had shelters with a picnic table. We didn't swim in the pool but that looked nice as well. We definitely will be coming back here!!

    Jennifer W.

    We came all the way from WA state to visit Mt Rushmore for the first time. We had 3 additional RVs in our party. We called on January 1st since we had reached out and was told reservations for this time were being taken starting January 1st. We spoke with them in detail about our group & what ours needs were regarding trailers. Our 5th Wheel trailer was the longest and heaviest out of the group. We also requested that we all be together and we were assured that would be no problem. We each individually called in to get our spots. We arrived around 4:00 pm the afternoon of our reservation. They had experienced some rain the days leading up to our reservation. There was no clear signs of where to go and they didn't provide "spot" numbers but we just went in where it indicated "RV"'s. A man came running out to show my husband where to go while I went inside to check in. When I came out, he was being put into the "wrong" spot (although the owner was the one telling him where to go). The "correct" spot is the picture I've attached. Our trailer is approx 36 feet long. Even with blocks of wood, our trailer still weighed enough to continue to sink and my husband was unable to level our trailer. Our slide outs where over the next persons picnic table. Furthermore we were not with our party but down from them. The customer service was pretty nonexistent...borderline rude....After multiple failed attempts, we pulled out of that place and away from our group. It was not by choice but by necessity. It was 2 nights & 20 miles between us and our party. I would not recommend this place to anyone. The misrepresentation on their website and the fact that they clearly weren't listening to our needs when we reached out multiple times to confirm that this campground would fit all of our needs...then traveling 2 full days & 1300 miles to come into this was a complete disaster that I would not want anyone to experience.

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    K M.

    Stayed in one of the cabins up on the hill, what a lovely spot. The two bedroom cabin has a living room with kitchen. Very well constructed and nicely decorated. Very quiet spot with a nice patio out the back overlooking the hill and trees.

    Okay so I was expecting this to be actual cabin but when I got here I see this shit.

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    Sylvan Lake Campground

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    This is an awesome campground within an incredible state park…read more We stayed two nights at Sylvan Lake Campground and were really impressed, especially by how clean everything was! I couldn't believe how spotless the bathrooms were every single time I went in, it was perfect. The electric sites are fairly close together, so if you're looking for more privacy, I'd recommend the walk-in sites. The unfortunate thing about the walk-in sites are the more secluded sites (like #16, #17, and #21) require a bit of an uphill trek. It's not a long walk, but it does take a little bit of effort to get everything up there. That said, Site #21 was one of the best campsites I've ever stayed in, it was worth the extra sweat. The only reason I'm giving this place four stars is because the trail to the walk-in sites is very rough. They do provide a wheelbarrow to help carry your stuff, but the terrain is so rocky that using it seemed like more trouble compared to just walking your stuff up. Overall we enjoyed our stay and everyone was so quiet, it really felt like it was just you in nature.

    What a beautiful and scenic lake. We had so much fun climbing on all of the rocks too! The trails…read moreto walk around the lake are very scenic and nice too. Watch out though - they are fixing up some of the trails, so some things might be closed or detoured, and the detour can be long! There is only 5 kayaks to rent on first come first serve basis, so maybe bring your own kayak if you can.

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    This place is a hidden gem. Honestly, if you were driving super fast and wasn't paying attention,…read moreyou'd probably miss the entrance. Luckily, sister was with me so she was able to guide to me. There are a lot of rock climbers in the area and camping here is completely FREE. There are two pad for tents but people pretty much camp whereever they like. There are hiking trails nearby and trails to climbing areas. Stayed here for a week and a half and I felt like I didn't get to explore it enough. I really didn't want to come home. No woods or fire allow so don't even bother bringing them. You might also want to consider bringing your own toilet papers too. There are toilet papers, however, so many people stop by that by midday or evening there's hardly any left. Behind the bathroom, you can scramble to the top for the perfect sunset view. I must say, my favorite climb from Wrinkle Rock is the Second Hand Rose Arete. It's bolted (sport climb) and would highly recommend it! It's fun one! This place also isnt far from the Needles, Middle Earth, Custer state park. We drove up every morning and I had a blast. Sylvan lake is gorgeous and while you're at it hike to Black Elk Peak (Harney Peak), you won't regret it! Just make sure you bring LOTS of water! Northwest from Wrinkled Rock, there's Horsethief Lake which is absolutely gorgeous. I was soo jealous of the little kids on paddleboard. Definitely stop by!

    Located RIGHT outside Mount Rushmore, this climbing area has FREE camping areas. There were only…read moreabout 3 sleeping pads (about 10ft X 10ft) and they are on a first come, first serve basis. The idea is low impact camping: no fires, pit toilet, ect. We spent one night here on our way through the area and it was perfect.

    Hidden Lake Campground and Resort - Clear water in the lake

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    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.

    Black Hills Trailside Park Resort

    Black Hills Trailside Park Resort

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    Riders beware before you book READ THIS!…read more We booked this spot based on the website stating "trail access" . I ended up calling due to questions around the permit needed to access trails. I was told to purchase one in town at the Conoco or somewhere else that sells them, ok fine no problem any other places that sell them?? Silence on the phone....crickets...ok ...then I asked about the trail access, hoping to get a site close to it because we have a side by side and I was told, and I quote "oh that trail is very small ", ok, how do we access the the other trails, "I am not sure you would have to call and find out ", really, you don't know the trail system but advertise trail access and have utv/atv pictures plastered on your website. Frustrating. When I said let me speak with my husband we may cancel if we can't access the trails, response was "ok"....huh?!? I mean, your not even going to ask me how you can help or get me a number or I mean just anything helpful? NOPE! She then went on about possible snow at the tree line and that we most likely couldn't ride, but to call and find out, nothing provided to help me find this out! How do you NOT know this, you have trail access? So again, why doesn't it say "seasonal" trail access or a disclaimer to verify trail access with maybe a link or something....anything!?? She then tells me, your UTV has to be licensed, street legal to ride the road to the other trails, but still doesn't know where they are but most likely closed. Small trail map on thier website but when I asked about this trail, wasn't sure if that was a trailhead or the small one she told me about, frustrating. Now, I fully understand, the person who was speaking to me, who was very nice and very pleasant, could be wrong or not understand trails, but for $65 dollars a night and a permit fee on a "hope" to ride, just no. I feel the website is misleading, staff not informed about trail system, SMH. Now, on the site they have a small trail map, is that the trail they are referring to the is small or is this a trail head, is there another trail, THEY HAD NO CLUE. I am aware that as a rider you have to do research, ultimately it's up to us to find trail maps, know the laws etc...but don't advertise trail access and you can't tell me where, how to access, how far is the trail, is it open.....basic questions, should have answers. We have been on a ton of trails, ORV parks, traveling through the US riding and each place provided so much more information, extremely helpful. We canceled at this Campsite due to lack of help or information. Booked today at 9:50am, called with questions then decided to cancel at 12:30pm same-day, still charged $25 dollars to cancel, I understand about covering cost and time, but honestly your staff is not well informed to help riders feel confident in booking/staying.

    The workers were friendly. The facilities were well-maintained. The bathrooms are super clean and…read morehome-like. They are using best practices to avoid the spread of Corona virus. It is walking distance to: gas station, Dollar General, train museum/ride, post office, shops, and restaurants. It is about a 10 minute drive to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument. In any direction you go, you'll find signs to mark hiking trails. It is literally on the Mickelson Trail. It is also 15-60 minutes from other cities/towns that have attractions.

    Custer State Park

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    I love the park. My favorite time to drive through the park is during late spring and early summer…read morewhen all the animals are having their babies. It is the cutest thing ever. The scenery is so varied and breathtaking. I could go through the park every day

    We started off our day at Custer State Park. We began by going into the visitor center, which is an…read moreabsolute MUST DO. Why? Because when you walk in there is a large scale model of the park and they mark it to show the last reported sighting of bison. The volunteers then showed us how to find that area, and they also showed us another visitor center along the way where they recommended we stop to get further updated information. The bison were located at the southern end of the park, so the beginning of our drive was just through beautiful landscape, without much wildlife at that point. We stopped as instructed at the next visitor center, and got an updated status of the bison, as well as directions on how to find them, as you needed to go off on one of the side roads. We headed off, and then as we rounded the bend on the road there they were! Hundreds of bison as far as you could see. It was absolutely amazing. You can easily pull to the side of the road and stop, and you can roll down your windows and just observe - it was incredible. Several times we were stopped along the way as they crossed the road in front of us. It was absolutely one of the highlights of our trip to South Dakota. After we finished driving through the herd, we continued our journey and ended up at the Blue Bell Lodge for lunch, which we highly recommend. From there, we drove the Needles Highway, a big portion of which in our case was done in the rain. But despite the rain, there was still lots to see, even though a lot of it for us was from inside the car, where we periodically rolled down the windows to take pictures. I would say our day at Custer State Park was absolutely the best experience we had during the entire stay in South Dakota, so I would highly, highly recommend it!

    Kemp's Kamp - campgrounds - Updated May 2026

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