Camping at Bear Butte State Park near Sturgis
A forested campground near fishing.
At a glance
- Pets not allowed
- Fishing
- Public land
Not bookable online
Sites are first come, first served: no reservations, just arrive. We don't show dates or open sites for this park because it has no online booking.
How to book (reservations.gooutdoorssouthdakota.com)From the park's listing with South Dakota State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you go.
Amenities & location
- Pets
- Pets not allowed
Bear Butte State Park: questions answered
- How do I reserve a site at Bear Butte State Park?
- Reservable on South Dakota State Parks (per the listing)
Sources and details
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the South Dakota State Parks listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on South Dakota State Parks
- Getting there
- Listing Sturgis, SD (map in Location below)
- Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
- Not listed — check with campground
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.
Day 1 · Arrive and settle in
- Check in and set up camp.
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
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
Ways to stay
Have an RV waiting
Need an RV for your stay?
Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.
2018 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf
Travel trailer · 19 ft · sleeps 9 · 17 mi from campground
$145/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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Hucks Minnie Winnie
Class C motorhome · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 17 mi from campground
$205/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
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2019 Keystone RV Cougar
Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 4 · 24 mi from campground
$150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available
View rentalThings to do
Activities near Bear Butte State Park
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
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
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
Rapid City area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $450/person
Private Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park Monument Tour
Rapid City area · 8 hr · from $366/person
Cosmos Mystery Area Admission
Rapid City area · 40 min · from $20/person
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
Rapid City area · 8 hr–9 hr · from $312/person
Mount Rushmore Extended Expedition Tour
Rapid City area · 10 hr · from $295/person
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