Best camping in South Dakota

230 campgrounds · 230 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-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 230 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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Alkali Creek Camp Site
#1 Alkali Creek Camp Site Fair
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
The Alkali Creek Camp Site, located in the state of South Dakota, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Situated in a stunning natural setting, this campground…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Alkali Creek Campground
#2 Alkali Creek Campground Fair
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Alkali Creek Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of South Dakota. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Alkali Creek Campground Host Site
#3 Alkali Creek Campground Host Site Fair
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Alkali Creek Campground Host Site is a picturesque camping area located in South Dakota. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Alkali Creek Horsecamp
#4 Alkali Creek Horsecamp Fair
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Alkali Creek Horsecamp is a popular camping area located in South Dakota. Nestled in the picturesque landscape, this campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Bear Butte State Park
#5 Bear Butte State Park Fair
· Warm night · low 69°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Bear Butte State Park is a picturesque camping area located in South Dakota. The campground offers a range of amenities to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Bear Gulch (Group Site)
#6 Bear Gulch (Group Site) Good
· Warm night · low 67°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°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 100: 51 things to do within 15 mi
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Big Pine Campground
#7 Big Pine Campground Good
· Mild night · low 62°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
Big Pine Campground, located in the state of South Dakota, is the perfect destination for nature enthusiasts. Nestled in a picturesque setting, this campground offers a variety of…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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Bismarck Lake
#8 Bismarck Lake Good
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Bismarck Lake camping area, located in the state of South Dakota, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled amidst stunning natural…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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Bismark Lake Campground
#9 Bismark Lake Campground Good
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Bismark Lake Campground, located in South Dakota, is a picturesque camping area that offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides 16 campsites, each…
Why 100: 33 things to do within 15 mi
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Blue Bell - Custer State Park
#10 Blue Bell - Custer State Park Good
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Blue Bell Campground in Custer State Park offers breathtaking scenery with its panoramic views of the Black Hills. The campground features 29 campsites, all with electrical…
Why 100: 30 things to do within 15 mi
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Boxelder Forks
#11 Boxelder Forks Good
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Boxelder Forks Camping Area in South Dakota offers stunning views of the surrounding Black Hills National Forest. The campground has 28 first-come-first-serve sites with picnic…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Boxelder Forks Campground
#12 Boxelder Forks Campground Good
· Warm night · low 70°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 90°F
Boxelder Forks Campground in South Dakota offers stunning views of Black Hills National Forest and is located near popular attractions like Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse…
Why 100: 23 things to do within 15 mi
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Camp Jellystone
#13 Camp Jellystone Fair
· Warm night · low 67°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 95°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 100: 59 things to do within 15 mi
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Canyon Lake Cottages
#14 Canyon Lake Cottages Fair
· 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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Center Lake - Custer State Park
#15 Center Lake - Custer State Park Good
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Center Lake Campground in Custer State Park offers stunning lake views, with easy access to hiking trails, fishing, boating, and swimming. The campground has 71 campsites, with…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping in South Dakota

South Dakota has 230 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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