Best camping in South Dakota
205 campgrounds · 205 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · in season
Explore the best camping in 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 15 of 205 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Bear Gulch (Group Site)
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Bear Gulch is a camping area located in the scenic state of South Dakota. Situated in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Camp Jellystone
Good
· Mild night · low 64°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Hot day · high 96°F
Camp Jellystone in South Dakota boasts stunning views of the Black Hills and offers a variety of activities for families. The campground has over 150 campsites, including cabins…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Grizzly Bear
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Grizzly Bear camping area is a picturesque campground located in South Dakota. Situated in a scenic area, the campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. With a…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Grizzly Bear Campground
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Grizzly Bear Campground is a scenic camping area located in the beautiful state of South Dakota. Situated in a picturesque natural setting, this campground offers a range of…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Grizzly Creek - USFS
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Grizzly Creek, located in the state of South Dakota, is a USFS camping area that offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Grizzly Creek Primitive
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Grizzly Creek Primitive camping area, located in South Dakota, offers a serene and rustic camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. As a primitive campground, it does not…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Horse Thief Lake Campground
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Horse Thief Lake Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the beautiful state of South Dakota. This campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable and…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Horsethief Lake
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Horsethief Lake camping area is located in the beautiful state of South Dakota. Situated near the Black Hills National Forest, this campground offers a serene and picturesque…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Horsethief Lake Campground
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Horsethief Lake Campground, located in the state of South Dakota, offers campers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Situated near Custer State Park, this campground…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Oreville Campground
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Oreville Campground, located in South Dakota, offers a peaceful and enjoyable camping experience for nature enthusiasts. The campground provides several amenities to ensure a…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Pactola Campground
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Pactola Campground, located in the state of South Dakota, offers campers a serene and picturesque camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to make your…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 23 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Rafter J Bar Ranch
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Rafter J Bar Ranch camping area, located in the state of South Dakota, is a picturesque and well-equipped campground that offers a variety of amenities for campers. Situated…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 25 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Sheridan Lake
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Sheridan Lake camping area, located in the beautiful state of South Dakota, offers a wonderful camping experience. This campground provides a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Sheridan Lake North Cove (Group Sites) Campground
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Sheridan Lake North Cove (Group Sites) Campground, located in South Dakota, offers an excellent camping experience surrounded by natural beauty. This campground provides several…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Sheridan Lake South Campground
Good
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 94°F
Sheridan Lake South Campground, located in the beautiful state of South Dakota, offers a fantastic camping experience surrounded by stunning natural beauty. This campground boasts…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping in South Dakota
South Dakota has 205 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 in South Dakota
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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