Camping at Wind Cave

One of the world's longest caves beneath mixed-grass prairie with bison herds.

15+ CampgroundsBest: Year-round (varies by season)

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Campgrounds Near Wind Cave National Park

Great options within 90 minutes of the park entrance

4.5

(470)

Sheridan Lake

Black Hills National ForestHill City, SD

Sheridan Lake offers excellent ratings with the most reviews (470), providing confidence in quality, plus swimming and comprehensive amenities making it a reliable base for families visiting Wind Cave.

Pactola Reservoir Campground

Black Hills National ForestHill City, SD

Pactola Reservoir has strong ratings with substantial reviews (320) and offers full water recreation including swimming, fishing, and hiking - perfect for relaxing after exploring Wind Cave's underground passages.

Black Hills National ForestCuster, SD

Bismark Lake combines high ratings (4.64) with solid review count (273), offering fishing and comprehensive camping options in the Black Hills National Forest setting.

Black Hills National ForestHill City, SD

Dutchman provides good ratings with substantial reviews (205) and fishing opportunities, making it a well-established option for both tent and RV campers exploring the area.

Black Hills National ForestHill City, SD

Oreville Campground has a large review base (177) indicating popularity and reliability, with full amenities including fishing and swimming for post-cave tour relaxation.

Horsethief Lake Campground

Black Hills National ForestHill City, SD

Horsethief Lake offers extensive reviews (307) showing proven track record, with lake activities including swimming providing a refreshing contrast to underground cave exploration.

Cottonwood Springs Campground

Cottonwood Springs LakeHot Springs, SD

Cottonwood Springs provides solid ratings with good review count (142) and lakeside setting with fishing, offering a peaceful retreat after day trips to Wind Cave.

Black Hills National ForestCuster, SD

Comanche Park has reliable ratings with substantial reviews (127) in the Black Hills National Forest, providing straightforward camping options without water distractions for focused park visits.

Cold Brook Campground

Cold Brook LakeHot Springs

Cold Brook Campground offers excellent ratings (4.48) with good reviews (125) and comprehensive water activities, providing diverse recreation options beyond the park visit.

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