
Black Hills National Forest
Five dedicated group sites beneath ponderosa pines on Sheridan Lake's north shore at 4,675 feet — the premier Black Hills group destination combining lake access with cool summer temperatures.

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Five dedicated group sites beneath ponderosa pines on Sheridan Lake's north shore at 4,675 feet — the premier Black Hills group destination combining lake access with cool summer temperatures.
14 sites between meadow and spruce walk-in area with Spearfish Creek audible from most spots. Mountain goats visible from camp, plus immediate access to canyon waterfalls and the Roughlock Falls trail.

South Dakota's premier Missouri River group destination — 93 sites with 81 electric hookups, flush toilets and showers, and direct access to one of the country's most productive walleye fisheries below Big Bend Dam.
South Dakota's group camping options center on two outstanding destinations: the Black Hills National Forest in the west and the Missouri River reservoir system in the east. Whether you're organizing a Black Hills reunion within easy reach of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, a Spearfish Canyon scout encampment along a trout stream, or a Missouri River fishing trip below Big Bend Dam, South Dakota delivers dedicated group sites with the right combination of scale and scenery.
South Dakota's group camping season is dictated by elevation. The Black Hills sites (Sheridan North Cove, Hanna, Bear Gulch, Elk Mountain) operate roughly mid-May through mid-October, with peak conditions from early June through late September when daytime highs sit in the 70s-80s°F and nights cool to the 50s.
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63 sites at 4,226 feet where ponderosa pine transitions to mixed-grass prairie. Bison and elk wander through camp regularly; cave tours and the Wildlife Loop Road are unique to this site.

Private group campground on Pactola Reservoir's south shore with eight tent sites for $100/night — most exclusive option with Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park within 45 minutes.