I called and reserved a tent site for hunting trip. Sheila asked how long I thought I would need to…read morestay, I expected the whole week since nobody can be sure of hunting success. On Wednesday I filled my Antelope tag and called Sheila I would be leaving in the morning instead of Saturday. I asked for credit for the 3 days I wouldn't be there, she told me no refunds. I thought this was very unfair, if she had told me this when I booked, I would have only booked day at a time. But be never had something like this happen and have stayed at some very nice hotels too. I think BJ's is a nice campground with mostly overnighters passing through, maybe this is why. I would stay there again, but be careful how you reserve a spot. Only 3 starts because of the billing BS.

This review is not for the campground specifically, but for Gary, the mechanic on site. I was…read moretraveling through town when an alarm code went off and I was referred to him by Napa Auto Parts down the street. I went on over and talked to Gary, who immediately grabbed his tools and ran a full diagnostic on my car and helped me discover I was just an idiot and was low on oil. He filled me up and cleared the codes and made sure there wasn't anything else going on in my vehicle. He then barely charged me anything. Told me he was just glad he could help. He did warn me that his shop is only open part time so apparently I was lucky, but I have a feeling he'd be willing to help out any time he was around . . . even if the garage wasn't officially open. I hope if you have the misfortune to break down on a road trip, that you'll be fortunate enough to be within range of Gary. I was so grateful for his help that I brought him cookies the next time I went through town. He's a dream.

Campground was fine but we Got no sleep due to the train…read morepassing right in front all night long and blasting its horn. Owner was nice and hookups easy, bathrooms were old but adequate. Too bad about the train

Beautiful rural setting with very friendly host. What more could you ask for? We had a nice,…read morerelaxing overnight stay en route to Mount Rushmore.

Although we didn't have the best camping weather (it rained almost all night), Glendo is a…read morebeautiful park. It is also close to I25, making it a convenient spot to stop. We drove through all of the campgrounds and they were all pretty nice. My son had fun fishing from the shore on the rain, although he didn't catch anything. It seemed like the water level was really low- we were imagining what it used to look like. The campground amenities were basic- clean toilets but no showers.

had a good time at the beach, and the yurt was cool. The only bad part was that there were a lot of…read morebugs and horse flies that tried to but you but it was still a lot of fun

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.

We were able to get a cabin (10 & 11) with an extra room at a reasonable rate and with short…read morenotice. I was so appreciative to be able to book for only 1 night. The main cabin had a coffee pot, kitchenette, an a/c unit, a refrigerator, tv, shower and toilet, table, desk and a couple of chairs. There was also a shower house available for the other couple if they didn't want to use our bathroom. The bedding was cute, but the bed was a little weak for my giant of a husband. The springs moaned every time he moved. The host was able to check us in early. I love the old vibe. You can tell that they are working hard on improvements. I would stay here again.

Do not bother stopping here anytime past 9 o'clock, if you are a traveler. You can't get a hold of…read moreanyone, and you cannot locate the motel. It is dark and there is nothing open in this town. So if you're exhausted and need a place to stay late at night, don't waste your time stopping here. It's better to go to A different town that actually has hotels that are open at this time. Don't waste your time, and don't waste your money.

Beautiful area with breathtaking views. We drove to the…read morelookout area and then to the beach. The beach was gorgeous. We saw people setting up for a wedding. We will definitely be returning here to camp.

Absolutely gorgeous state recreation area! This state recreation area is located around 1 hour…read moresouth of Rapid City. It has multiple campgrounds and beach access along the shorelines. We spent the majority of our day biking along the 3.5 mile paved bike trail that follows on the outside of the lake. It was a moderately difficult trail that had it's many ups and downs, however, not too bad considering I was carrying 2 kiddos in a bike trailer that made it heavier and harder to do. Most of the facilities were closed due to Covid but the area as a whole is beautiful, and we cannot wait to go back. If you have a boat, you've got to check this place out. There is another state recreation area on the west side that we didn't get to go to unfortunately but our trip was totally worth it. Another quick note, please ensure that when booking a campsite, you know what you are getting. Many of the sites only haveelectric but some had noth electric and water. Finally, if you live in SD state parks, just go ahead and get the annual membership. By the time you go to Custer once and another time here or another park, it practically pays for itself.

From the Sign, pool and grounds keeping has some up keeping to do…read more I would think Koa's have certain standards.... bathrooms are clean tho. Pool was closed in June and closes at7pm. When it's 100* kids need a pool.. so do adults. Expensive for what you get..

We stayed at this KOA as it is very convenient to Deadwood and the surrounding cities and…read moreattractions (Mount Rushmore, Custer, etc). Sites were clean and well maintained. While we weren't there for it, there is very little cell signal and forget WiFi. Staff was friendly but unavailable after 6pm. The showers and bathrooms were in disrepair (with signage indicating that stalls and showers were closed for renovation). The kids loved the slope for bike riding. We did not use any other amenity available.

Going to Toadstool Geologic Park was best thing we've done on our vacation so far. The park is…read morebeautiful and interesting, offering both easy and challenging hikes. There was a guy named Richard in the parking lot giving out free sunscreen, vacation advice and maps. He even took our picture. He's a great guy who just loves the park and works for free. If you see him tell him Tim, Sutevee and Hope say hi! PS - don't forget to pay your park fee. It's very cheap and helps keep the park maintained.

Nice walking loop through the park. Takes about an hour. Get the paper guide at the entrance,…read morethough. Watch for snakes. But we never saw any.

Some rules before visiting: Pack it in, pack it out. Do not leave trash here, take it with you and…read moreproperly dispose of it. Let's leave this beautiful place as beautiful as it was before we came, so that others can experience this awe-inspiring spot. By the way, the park is NOT right off of the highway. It is probably at least a 5-10 minute drive off of the highway, all the way down Ayres Natural Bridge Rd. There is NO cell connection by the time that you get to the park area/camping site. Your phone's GPS gets you where you need to be, and then follow the paved road down. There are private properties around, so be aware. You honestly can't comprehend the true beauty until you are actually there. Pictures do not do this park justice.

If you are in the area, definitely worth a stop. Not much else around, that's for sure! Some…read morecampsites for up to 30 feet rigs; but no dogs allowed at all. There is no fee for day use. Grounds are very well maintained with TLC, and it shows. Groundskeepers are present and active. Nice picnic areas, some nice spots for wading. The natural bridge is a wonder, and you can wade underneath it. There is a short trail that takes you to the top of the bridge. Also some red canyon walls that were worth a view.

Lewis Park is a nice city park located in Wheatland, Wyoming. So...you would think for a city park…read morethey'd offer a playground, picnic canopies, soccer fields...etc. Well yes, Lewis Park offers all that...AND MORE! And the reason I'm saying MORE than your average typical park is because they allowed camping on the grounds. Camping? Really? Wow...cool for me. That's exactly what I was looking for! Here I was, in this random town of Wheatland...just off the main road of Interstate 25 running through the heart of Wyoming. This Lewis Park was an absolutely suitable place for me to pull over along my travels and rest up for the night. I discovered Lewis Park through the app on my phone called Campendium. I can't recommend Campendium enough for locating random campground and RV Parks on the fly. Along my cross country road trip...this Lewis Park was the only city park where they actually offered camping. Ya know...most of the places I visited were specific campgrounds and or RV/Trailer Parks...yet this place was a park for anyone and everyone to use. They permitted tent camping right on the outskirts of the main soccer field! Here were some great aspects to Lewis Park... When I read the entrance sign...it said it was free to camp! Hmmm...even better. I think they could have easily charged $10 for the night and no one would have taken an issue with that...yet it was free! You don't have to sign up or reserve a site...just first come, first served. There were specific rules mentioning that you could only camp for 3 nights within a 30 day period. The camping area was situated in a little designated area good for about 10 sites. When I came here back over the summertime...it was myself and two other families camping. So...it wasn't busy at all and overall...it was extremely quiet which was great for me to enjoy the fresh outdoor setting. Unfortunately they didn't feature showers or restrooms, but for free camping in a city park...I wasn't even expecting those types of amenities, lol. At least there was a vault toilet located next to the mini golf section. Yeah, nice...they offered mini golf here, though with this 2020 pandemic going on...I wasn't exactly sure if the course area was closed. Well, I didn't see anyone playing. My only issue to get to this vault toilet and the mini golf area from the camping grounds was having to walk around the entire soccer field. So, it was a bit of trek...but no big deal ultimately. I would also mention that this section for camping didn't have the most comfortable ground for making up my tent. I was sort of forced to set up on hard, dirt soil while meanwhile the camping area faced the soccer field where there was fresh fluffy grass much more suitable for pitching a tent. Yeah, it would have been a perfect night's rest if I could have moved my tent onto the soccer field, lol. Oh well...I was satisfied with just being here and having some time to rest and relax before heading to Casper, WY. What I very much appreciated were the picnics tables set underneath canopies. I noticed a family having an afternoon birthday party. This Lewis Park was perfect for something like that. Since there were multiple tables and canopy areas set up around the park...I was able to locate a few electrical outlets underneath these canopies good recharging my phone and portable generator. And...there was good cell phone reception here for browsing the Internet and checking my social media posts, lol. Btw, right beside this park was any necessities you may need from the town of Wheatland including food, gas and supplies. Overall, this Lewis Park was a great stopping point to pull over while driving. Taking in a pleasant summer night's evening here was worthwhile. Granted the town of Wheatland is very small...but I'm really surprised for a city park like this with so many great attributes for local residents to hang out here during the day...that no one has yet to write a review about this place. Regardless, I'm happy to give it some recognition. And for any adventurers or road trippers out there needing a practical spot to set up a tent and camp for free for the night, I recommend this Lewis Park.