Custer, South Dakota Campground | Custer / Mount Rushmore / Black Hills KOA

You should see the Hills from here!

You should see the Hills from here! Custer/Mt. Rushmore KOA is your central location for seeing all of the Black Hills. We are in the center of all five major Black Hills attractions: Mt Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, Jewel Cave National Monument, Wind Cave National Park, and Custer State Park, all within 6 to 23 miles of the campground. We can arrange car rentals or tours with a local tour company that picks you up at your site. Custer has great restaurants and free live entertainment twice a week on summer evenings. After a day of sightseeing, unwind at our tranquil campground among the ponderosa pines, just 3 miles west of Custer. The kids will love our jumping pillow and playground. Seasonal activities (Memorial Day to Labor Day) include a heated pool (weather permitting). We offer 1 and 2-room camping cabins (No Air Conditioning), Fully equipped deluxe cabin, 30 & 50-amp pull-thru and back-in sites, deluxe patio sites and several types of tent sites, from primitive to upgraded. Free Wi-Fi, clean restrooms, an on-site store, laundry ($), dump station, firewood ($), picnic tables, and propane ($) are available. Rates are higher June 30-July 7 and August 1- 11(Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Custer Cruisin' dates). No television service is provided. Some sites can receive satellite reception.
Policy for additional camping units (tent, R.V., etc.) on a single site: Site rates are for one camping unit. A camping unit is a vehicle, motor home, camper, tent or any other device used for sleeping. Additional tents, or sleeping quarters will be charged an additional site fee, regardless if they share the same site space. NO tents are allowed in RV sites. A maximum of six individuals per site.
Cancellation Policy During Sturgis/Custer Cruisin' Rallies (August
5-11, 2019): Cancellations made after June 30, 2019 will result in forfeiture of the entire first night's deposit. Early departures after checking in will not receive a refund on unused nights.

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
60' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Pool (5/25 - 9/2)
Propane ($)
Firewood ($)
Dog Park

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Our stay here in a Kabin was perfectly nice and comfortable. Everything perfectly maintained and squeeky clean. Such nice bathrooms! Outstanding. Recommended! 9/21/2019

- Paul Brabenec on Google

Staff are super friendly. Sites are clean and well maintained. We had a pull thru RV spot - water pressure was great and no issues with 30 amp. Pool was well kept and clran...but best of all..... 9/3/2019

- Kristofer Phillips on Google

We are here now and pleased with it. Requested a pull through and wanted to put us in the backend. Showed them the reservation and changed it. Nice and quiet. Will comeback. Here for 5 days. 9/19/2019

- Steve Ward on Google

Probably one of our favorite KOAs ever Nestled in the pines, off highway so very quiet. Staff was amazingly friendly and helpful. Loved their dog park. We will stay here again when we come through. 11/3/2019

Very friendly, very clean! Had a great stay! 10/2/2019

Just let people know that they need cooking and eating supply, we knew from your web site we needed bedding, but we were surprised you had no silverware, small cost sure, but a need to know for late arrivals. VERY good and understanding employees, they were AWESOME!!!! 10/1/2019

We are returning campers here. It is always nice to be greeted warmly here, like a returning friend. 10/1/2019

Nice area, good people. Very clean facilities. 9/30/2019

We had to cut short our stay due to a family illness. We were impressed with the bathrooms and cleanliness of the grounds. Very helpful staff 9/29/2019

Very nice campground. We had a nicely treed site. Clean bathrooms and showers. 9/28/2019

A wonderful stay at the Custer KOA - clean campground, washrooms, VERY helpful and friendly staff. |Thank you 9/27/2019

Very weak wifi. 9/26/2019

nice place to stay, but bring your satellite. There is NO cable, and local stations I could receive were PBS stations. 9/25/2019

Great stay, friendly staff, good location. Clean facilities. 9/25/2019

Great Campground just outside of Custer. Some sites are super close together but not all are like that. Dog park is grassy and spacious compared to most. Wifi is EXCELLENT! Laundry room is small but adequate. All in all a great place... 9/24/2019

Very clean 9/24/2019

Had a great time and the owners and crew were very helpful . Would definitely return. And hope to do that soon. 9/24/2019

The site was fairly low key - no real landscaping, some industrial buildings and heavy equipment parked along drive. Just not very scenic. Our site was a bit close to neighbors with no shrubbery or anything for privacy... 9/23/2019

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Symbolizing the ideals of freedom and democracy, it is a tribute to four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln and their invaluable contributions to the United States. Walk the Presidential Trail, visit the museum, come back in the evening for the inspirational Night Lighting Ceremony. The monument is located 22 miles north of Custer KOA.

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The world's largest sculpture now in progress, the Memorial includes the 40,000-square-foot Orientation Center and theaters, the Indian Museum of North America, the Native American Cultural Center and the sculptor's studio. Take a bus ride to the base of the sculpture to gaze up at the completed face of Crazy Horse. Return in the evening for the fantastic Laser Light Show. Located 8 miles north of Custer KOA.

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Explore this 71,000 acre world-class wildlife preserve located just east of Custer. The park features the spectacular geological formations and narrow tunnels of Iron Mountain Road and Needles Highway, beautiful Sylvan Lake, and the Wildlife Loop, where you can see one of the nation's largest bison herds in the wild. Recreation includes hiking, fishing and swimming, Visitor Centers and historic sites. East entrance to the park is 6 miles east of Custer KOA.

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Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world, with over 137 miles of passages explored and surveyed to date. Airflow studies indicate that most of the cave has yet to be found! The cave is well known for its natural beauty and unusual features, including crystal calcite, which lines much of the cave walls. Reservations are suggested for the ever-popular Scenic Tour, and can be made up to 1 week ahead. There is also a shorter Discovery Tour which is handicapped-accessible. Jewel Cave is 10 miles west of Custer KOA.

11149 U.S. Hwy. 16

Custer, SD 57730

605-673-8300

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