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South Dakota · off-road (ohv)

Camping for off-roading in South Dakota

43 camps in South Dakota listing off-roading, or within a mile of an ATV or dirt-bike 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 52°F.

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43camps for off-roading
4free or dispersed
1reservable
Jun–Sepbest months

Best areas for off-roading

  1. Around Sturgis36 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
  2. Around Custer8 camps for off-roading within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in South Dakota are good for off-roading?

43 camps listing off-roading, or within a mile of an ATV or dirt-bike trail; 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 52°F.

What else can you do there?

Of these camps, 58% also offer hiking, 16% also offer fishing, 12% also offer biking.

See them on the map

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

Open off-road (ohv) in South Dakota

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Dispersed spot · 10 mi SW of LeadDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal

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  • Rafter J Bar RanchOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Rod & Gun CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal

    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…

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  • 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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  • Creekside Mountain ResortOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Black Hills Trailside Park ResortOther / private · First come, first served · Cell signal

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  • Railroad Buttes OHV AreaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal

    Railroad Buttes area is one of a few large, open off-road riding areas on Forest Service lands, covering approximately 3 square miles. The open play area includes hill climbs, multiple…

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

    Whitetail Campground is located above Deerfield Reservoir at 6,000 feet, an ideal setting for guests seeking summer climate relief, recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest.…

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Free camps for off-roading