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Camping for horseback riding in South Dakota

29 camps in South Dakota listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail. 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.

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29camps for horseback riding
1free or dispersed
1reservable
Jun–Sepbest months

Best areas for horseback riding

  1. Around Colonial Pine Hills23 camps for horseback riding within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in South Dakota are good for horseback riding?

29 camps listing horseback riding, or within a mile of a horse trail; 1 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 hiking, 21% also offer fishing, 21% also offer biking.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open horseback riding in South Dakota

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Merritt SystemFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    The Merritt Trail System is a 41 mile mix of motorcycle, jeep and OHV trails, located west of Highway 385, south of Rochford Road, and north of Silver City Road. This is a popular area that…

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  • Buffalo Gap National GrasslandFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    This area is divided into two areas located in southern South Dakota. One area is south and northeast of Hot Springs and the other is south and west of Wall. There are few developed…

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  • Iron Creek (Horse Camp)Federal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    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…

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  • Iron Horse CampgroundOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Southern Hills - CusterFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    The Hell Canyon Ranger District is located in the southern third of the Black Hills National Forest, with offices in both Newcastle, WY and Custer, SD.

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  • Oreville CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    Located 4 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, Oreville Campground is a delightful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. The sites are…

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  • Horse Thief Campground & ResortOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Horse Creek ResortOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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