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  3. Southern Hills RV Park and Campground

Camping at Southern Hills RV Park and Campground near Hermosa

campground · Hermosa · 2 campsites

A campground near hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Conveniently nestled in the heart of Hermosa, South Dakota, Southern Hills RV Park and Campground offers a perfect retreat for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Centrally positioned amidst the stunning Black Hills, it serves as an ideal basecamp for exploring iconic attractions such as Mt.

4.8 on Campspot · 24 reviews
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 60 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Dump station
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

2 available sites

2 open of 2 site types
Standard Site
RV · Up to 45 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$110 for 2 nights
$55/night · before taxes & fees
Super Site
RV · Up to 60 ftHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$130 for 2 nights
$65/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Standard Site
rv
✓✓from $55
Super Site
rv
✓✓from $65

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $110 for 2 nights
$55/night · Before taxes & fees
2 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

2 openSites from $55/night
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Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Dump Station
  • Internet
  • Laundry
  • Pets Allowed
  • Trash Cans
  • Garbage
  • Internet Access
Pets
Pets welcome

Location

24549 Hwy 79
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Southern Hills RV Park and Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Southern Hills RV Park and Campground?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Southern Hills RV Park and Campground?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Southern Hills RV Park and Campground?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 0 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 24549 Hwy 79 (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (24 reviews, ★ 4.8). Not written or edited by us.

“Got a warm and wonderful welcome by Francine (sp?) - and YES 💯 the showers are AWESOME 🤩 - loved the antique farm equipment. Nice spot!”

Barbara L 5 · Oct 2026 · Campspot

“It was quiet except for the wind it was a great place to stay”

J.M. 5 · Jul 2026 · Campspot
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  • Heartland RV Resort & Cabins ®1.9 mi · Hermosa
  • Battle Creek Camping Resort3.5 mi · Hermosa
  • Cloud Nine Camping8.2 mi · Hermosa
  • HTR Black Hills10.3 mi · Rapid City
  • Happy Holiday RV Resort10.5 mi · Rapid City
  • Pine Haven Lodging11.1 mi · Rapid City

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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Heartland RV Resort & Cabins ®

1.9 mi from Southern Hills RV Park and Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $28/night
$56 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Battle Creek Camping Resort

3.5 mi from Southern Hills RV Park and Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $176/night
$352 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Cloud Nine Camping

8.2 mi from Southern Hills RV Park and Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $31/night
$62 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Compare site types

2 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Rv

2 sites · From $55, From $65/night

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

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.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show Rapid City area · 9 hr · from $164/person
    • Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills Rapid City area · 9 hr · from $133/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park Rapid City area · 9 hr · from $475/person

Self-guided tours at 12 mi away, Mount Rushmore National Memorial

  • Experience Mount Rushmore · 1–3 hr · Stops: Avenue of Flags, Grand View Terrace, Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, Presidential Trail, Abraham Lincoln Wayside, George Washington Wayside +6 more

    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.

Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 60 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    Forest River Shasta Freeport - Sleeps 7
    Forest River Shasta Freeport - Sleeps 7

    Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 7 · 13 mi from campground

    $125/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2019 Keystone Montana High Country-Delivery Only
    2019 Keystone Montana High Country-Delivery Only

    Fifth wheel · 41 ft · sleeps 6 · 16 mi from campground

    $200/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    2018 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf
    2018 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf

    Travel trailer · 19 ft · sleeps 9 · 27 mi from campground

    $145/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Southern Hills RV Park and Campground

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show
    Mount Rushmore and Black Hills Tour with Two Meals and a Music Variety Show

    Rapid City area · 9 hr · from $164/person

    Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills
    Bus Tour of Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills

    Rapid City area · 9 hr · from $133/person

    PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park
    PREMIER PRIVATE Tour: Mt Rushmore, CrazyHorse & Custer State Park

    Rapid City area · 9 hr · from $475/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park
    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 2026100%0%0%
    Dec 2026100%0%0%
    Jan 20270%0%0%
    Private Tour of Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park

    Rapid City area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $450/person

    Private Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park Monument Tour
    Private Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park Monument Tour

    Rapid City area · 8 hr · from $366/person

    Cosmos Mystery Area Admission
    Cosmos Mystery Area Admission

    Rapid City area · 40 min · from $20/person

    Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse
    Exclusive: Rushmore, Custer State Park & Crazy Horse

    Rapid City area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $648/person

    Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour
    Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Tour

    Rapid City area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $312/person

    Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour
    Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour

    Rapid City area · 10 hr · from $295/person

    Free things to do (National Park Service)

    Ranger programs, trails and park activities — typically free. Separate from paid tours above.

    From the National Park Service · 12 mi away, Mount Rushmore National Memorial

    Photo of exhibits inside the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center showing tools and photos.
    Photo: NPS Photo
    Visit The Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center

    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…

    Photo of the beginning of the Presidential Trail leading towards the sculpture.
    Photo: NPS Photo
    Walk the Presidential Trail

    20-45 Minutes

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

    Photo of the interior of the Sculptor's Studio during a ranger talk, the scale model is in the back.
    Photo: NPS Photo
    Visit The Sculptor's Studio

    15-30 Minutes

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

    Photo of the Blackberry Trailhead with information sign on the left and pine trees behind it.
    Photo: NPS Photo
    Hiking The Blackberry Trail

    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.