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Camping near hiking trails in South Dakota
55 camps in South Dakota within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 54°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Pg Shoreline Trail | 0.2 mi | 4 | Strawberry Picnic & Tent Camping Area · 0.0 mi |
| Mount Roosevelt | 0.5 mi | 3 | Dispersed spot · 2 mi W of Deadwood · 0.2 mi |
| Bismarck Lake Shoreline Trail | 0.2 mi | 3 | Bismarck Lake · 0.1 mi |
| Horsethief Lake Shoreline Tr | 0.0 mi | 3 | Campsite · 3 mi W of Keystone · 0.1 mi |
| Flume | 9.8 mi | 2 | Sheridan Lake North Cove (Group Sites) Campground · 1.2 mi |
| Osprey | 1.7 mi | 2 | Pactola Campground · 0.3 mi |
| Flume Loop A | 1.5 mi | 2 | Sheridan Lake North Cove (Group Sites) Campground · 1.2 mi |
| Veterans Point | 0.6 mi | 2 | Pactola Campground · 1.0 mi |
| Crow Peak | 3.2 mi | 1 | Spearfish Quarry Trailhead · 1.7 mi |
| Pretty Vulture | 1.2 mi | 1 | Shanks Trailhead · 0.4 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Colonial Pine Hills43 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Hot Springs4 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in South Dakota are good for hiking?
55 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 4 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 80°F and lows near 54°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 38% also offer off-road (ohv), 18% also offer fishing, 15% also offer horseback riding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in South DakotaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Bismarck LakeFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
Bismarck Lake
View camp → - Rod & Gun CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
The Rod & Gun Campground has seven camp sites. Restroom facilities are available. One of the "Dances with Wolves" film sites is nearby. The campground is located adjacent to Little…
View camp → - Steel Wheel Campground and Trading PostOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.9 miView camp →
- Iron Creek (Horse Camp)Federal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
Located 13 miles outside Custer, South Dakota, Iron Creek (Horse Camp) offers a secluded setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in the Hell Canyon Ranger District within the…
View camp → - Beaver Creek CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.4 mi
Beaver Creek Campground has 8 campsites (1 accessible), 1 toilet, and is remote and quiet. The campground is on the Wyoming/South Dakota border NW of Hill City, SD (directions below).…
View camp → - Hidden Valley CampgroundOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.8 miView camp →
- Central Hills - Rapid CityFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Mystic Ranger District is located in the central portion of the Black Hills National Forest and has an office south of Rapid City, SD.
View camp → - Pactola CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.3 mi
This campground is nestled in the pine trees along the south shore of Pactola Reservoir, offering guests lake views and access to a multitude of recreational opportunities both on land and…
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Free camps for hiking
- Dispersed spot · 2 mi W of DeadwoodDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.8 miView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 2 mi W of DeadwoodDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 miView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 2 mi W of KeystoneDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.6 miView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 2 mi W of DeadwoodDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.7 miView camp →