Best camping near Box Elder

5 campgrounds · 5 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Box Elder, South Dakota — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 5 of 5 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Canyon Lake Cottages
#1 Canyon Lake Cottages Fair
19.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Canyon Lake Cottages Camping Area is a picturesque campsite in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It is situated on the banks of Canyon Lake, offering stunning views of the water…
Why 79: live conditions (fair) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
79Top-rated
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Little Jon Park
#2 Little Jon Park Fair
15.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Little Jon Park Camping Area is located in South Dakota and offers beautiful views of Pactola Lake and the surrounding Black Hills. The park is situated near several popular…
Why 70: live conditions (fair) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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Central States Fairgrounds
#3 Central States Fairgrounds Fair
15.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
The Central States Fairgrounds camping area in South Dakota offers a convenient location in Rapid City with beautiful views of the Black Hills. The campground has over 100 sites…
Why 60: live conditions (fair) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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Ellsworth AFB Military
#4 Ellsworth AFB Military Marginal
7.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 77°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
New users please read 12mi NE of Rapid City TYPE:MIL SITES: CAMPGROUND PH: 605.385.6699 EL(ft):3182 AMENITIES:(see box below map) RS LAT,LON:44.143,-103.069 ACCEPTS RES LINKS…
Why 56: live conditions (marginal) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid
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Rapid City - Black Hills KOA
#5 Rapid City - Black Hills KOA Fair
14.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Red Flag Warning — fire restrictions likely· Heat advisory
Rapid City - Black Hills KOA is a popular camping destination located in Rapid City, South Dakota. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 56: live conditions (fair) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
56Solid

Camping near Box Elder

The Box Elder area has 5 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping near Box Elder

How are these campgrounds ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

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