Best camping near Rapid City
9 campgrounds · 9 ranked · updated 2026-08-04 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Rapid City, 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 9 of 9 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Rapid City - Black Hills KOA
Fair
7.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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…
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#2
Central States Fairgrounds
Fair
9.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 100: 34 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Ellsworth AFB Military
Fair
9.7 mi away
· Muggy night · low 75°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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…
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#4
Canyon Lake Cottages
Fair
13.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 100: 52 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Lake Park Campground
Fair
13.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Lake Park Campground is an RV park located near Rapid City in western South Dakota. The facility serves as a convenient base for visitors exploring the Black Hills region and…
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#6
Mystery Mountain Resort
Fair
13.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Mystery Mountain Resort is an RV park located near Rapid City in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. The facility caters to RV campers seeking access to the area's outdoor…
Why 100: 59 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Shadows of Rushmore
Fair
14.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Shadows of Rushmore is an RV park located near Rapid City, South Dakota, in the Black Hills region. The facility offers power supply hookups and a sanitary dump station for RV…
Why 100: 60 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Little Jon Park
Fair
15.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Three Flags RV Park
Fair
18.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Three Flags RV Park is an RV park located near Rapid City, South Dakota. Situated in the Black Hills region at approximately 3,600 feet elevation, the park provides convenient…
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Camping near Rapid City
The Rapid City area has 9 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 Rapid City
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.