Best camping near Box Elder

5 campgrounds · 5 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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 Prime
19.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
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 88: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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Little Jon Park
#2 Little Jon Park Prime
15.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
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 77: live conditions (prime) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
77Top-rated
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Central States Fairgrounds
#3 Central States Fairgrounds Prime
15.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
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 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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Ellsworth AFB Military
#4 Ellsworth AFB Military Prime
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 54°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
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 68: live conditions (prime) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
68Top-rated
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Rapid City - Black Hills KOA
#5 Rapid City - Black Hills KOA Prime
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 51°F· Comfortable day · high 74°F· No active weather warnings
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 67: live conditions (prime) · 8 things to do within 15 mi
67Top-rated

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?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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