A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. Most campsites have no hookups.
The clear mountain waters are inviting, and the open ranges are waiting to be discovered at Custer State Park in the Black Hills. The park encompasses 71,000 acres of spectacular terrain and an abundance of wildlife.











Limited electric sites.
Dump station on site.
Check dates on Go Outdoors. Showing 40 of 394 sites.
| Site | Fr 13 | Sa 14 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL29 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| GL30 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| GL31 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| GL34 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| GL36 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| GL37 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| GL38 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| GL39 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| GL41 tent only - nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $16 |
| GL43 |
Hookups (individual campsites): 8 electric, 106 no-hookup individual sites · group sites listed separately.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night| ✓ |
| ✓ |
| $16 |
| GL49E tent only - electric | ✓ | ✓ | $23 |
| GL52E tent only - electric | ✓ | ✓ | $23 |
| GL53E tent only - electric | ✓ | ✓ | $23 |
| GL56E tent only - electric | ✓ | ✓ | $23 |
| GL35 back-in campsite nonelectric | ✓ | ✓ | $27 |
| GL1E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL3E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL4E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL5E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL7E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL8E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL9E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL10E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL11E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL12E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL13E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL15E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL16E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL17E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL18E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL19E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL20E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL21E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL22E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL23E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL24E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL25E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL26E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL28E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
| GL32E back-in campsite | ✓ | ✓ | $34 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.
Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.
Welcome to Mount Rushmore National Memorial! Follow along these stops to get the most out of your experience.
Source: National Park Service. Tours are in the free NPS App.
Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 7 · 24 mi from campground
$125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Fifth wheel · 41 ft · sleeps 6 · 26 mi from campground
$200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Travel trailer · 19 ft · sleeps 9 · 32 mi from campground
$145/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalPaid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

7 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $375/person

25 mi · 9 hr · from $164/person

25 mi · 9 hr · from $133/person

25 mi · 9 hr · from $475/person
Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on South Dakota State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.
| Month | Open | Booked | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 25% | 0% | 0% |
| Dec 2026 | 26% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan 2027 | 26% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2027 | 26% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2027 | 26% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2027 | 27% | 0% | 0% |
389 individual reservable campsites from South Dakota State Parks, checked Nov 8 · 5 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.
172 sites · $34, $41/night
33 open Nov 13–Nov 15
47 sites · $60/night
4 open Nov 13–Nov 15
40 sites · $23/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
38 sites · $16/night
10 open Nov 13–Nov 15
22 sites · $44, $51/night
21 open Nov 13–Nov 15
20 sites · $16/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
11 sites · $23/night
4 open Nov 13–Nov 15
11 sites · $23/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
7 sites · $34/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
5 sites · $27/night
1 open Nov 13–Nov 15
4 sites · $44/night
4 open Nov 13–Nov 15
3 sites · $160, $8/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
3 sites · $34/night
1 open Nov 13–Nov 15
3 sites · $60/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
3 sites · $44/night
2 open Nov 13–Nov 15
3 sites · $27/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15
2 sites · $6/night
0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

25 mi · 8 hr–9 hr · from $450/person

25 mi · 8 hr · from $366/person

25 mi · 40 min · from $20/person

25 mi · 8 hr–9 hr · from $648/person

25 mi · 8 hr–9 hr · from $312/person
Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

30-60 Minutes
View exhibits and the 23-minute film "Mount Rushmore: Carved in Stone" which takes viewers on a journey through the history of America's most recognized mountain carving, from long…

20-45 Minutes
The Presidential Trail provides changing views of Mount Rushmore as you travel through ponderosa pine forest and granite outcrops.

15-30 Minutes
Visit the Sculptor's Studio to learn more about Gutzon Borglum, his scale model and the process of carving Mount Rushmore.

30-60 Minutes
Looking to experience the natural surroundings of the Black Hills? Try hiking the Blackberry Trail.
Source: National Park Service (Mount Rushmore National Memorial). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.