Highest-rated campgrounds in Rapid City, according to Yelp
Camping is a growing leisure activity with no signs of slowing down. According to KOA's 2022 North American Camping report, close to 57 million households in the U.S. and Canada took at least one camping trip in the last year, with tent camping being the most popular way to sleep outdoors.
There are many factors to consider when planning a camping trip, including the amenities. Car camping usually means driving up to your campsite, which allows campers to haul a few more amenities to the campgrounds. These sites may offer electrical outlets, public restrooms (including showers), and a grill or fire pit for cooking. RV camping and cabin rentals may also have these amenities within their unit.
On the other side, backcountry or primitive camping usually involves hiking into a campsite with few to no amenities. For example, at primitive sites, campers may need equipment light enough to carry to their campgrounds. They may also need to hang toiletries to keep wildlife away and treat their drinking water.
The National Park Services manages campgrounds inside 130 park units across the United States. Each state also manages parks with campgrounds, and there are a myriad of privately-owned campgrounds too. According to the North American Camping report, more than half of people tend to camp within 100 miles of their home, but there are endless options for where and how to camp.
People typically must reserve a campsite ahead of time, up to a year in advance for some of the most popular sites. To help you get a head start on planning, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated campgrounds in Rapid City using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#22. Broken Spoke Campground
- Rating: 2.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: Hwy 79 Sturgis, SD 57785
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#21. Happy Holiday Rv Resort
- Rating: 2.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 8990 S Hwy 16 Rapid City, SD 57702
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#20. Covered Wagon Resort
- Rating: 3.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 14189 Sturgis Rd Piedmont, SD 57769
- Categories: Hotels, Campgrounds
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#19. Rapid City KOA
- Rating: 3.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 3010 East Highway 44 Rapid City, SD 57703
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
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#18. Hart Ranch Camping Resort Club
- Rating: 3.0/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 23756 Arena Dr Rapid City, SD 57702
- Categories: RV Parks, Resorts, Campgrounds
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#17. Kemp's Kamp
- Rating: 3.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1022 Old Hill City Rd Keystone, SD 57751
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#16. Mount Rushmore KOA
- Rating: 3.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Address: 12620 Highway 244 Hill City, SD 57745
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#15. Rapid City RV Park and Campground
- Rating: 3.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 4110 S Hwy 16 Rapid City, SD 57701
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#14. Kickstands Campground & Venue
- Rating: 3.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 13014 Pleasant Valley Rd Sturgis, SD 57785
- Categories: Campgrounds, Venues & Event Spaces, American (Traditional)
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#13. Sylvan Lake Campground
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 24572 SD-87 Custer, SD 57730
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#12. Ellsworth AFB FamCamp
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD 57706
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#11. Black Hills Trailside Park Resort
- Rating: 4.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 24024 US Hwy 385 Hill City, SD 57745
- Categories: Resorts, Campgrounds, RV Parks
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#10. Rush No More RV Resort, Cabins and Campground
- Rating: 4.0/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 21137 Brimstone Pl I 90 Exit 37 Sturgis, SD 57785
- Categories: Campgrounds, RV Parks, Venues & Event Spaces
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#9. The Stables at Palmer Gulch
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 12620 Hwy 244 SD-244 Hill City, SD 57745
- Categories: Parks, Horseback Riding, Campgrounds
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#8. Under Canvas - Mt Rushmore
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 24342 Presidio Rnch Rd Keystone, SD 57751
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#7. No Name City Luxury Cabins & RV
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 20899 Pleasant Valley Dr Sturgis, SD 57785
- Categories: Campgrounds, Vacation Rentals, RV Parks
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#6. Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground
- Rating: 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 24631 Iron Mountain Rd Keystone, SD 57751
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#5. Horse Thief Campground & RV Resort
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 24391 Highway 87 Hill City, SD 57745
- Categories: Campgrounds, Resorts
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#4. Bulldog Creek Campground
- Rating: 5.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 20899 Pleasant Valley Dr Sturgis, SD 57785
- Categories: Campgrounds
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#3. Lake Park Campground and Cottages
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 2850 Chapel Ln Rapid City, SD 57702
- Categories: Hotels, Campgrounds, Vacation Rentals
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#2. Larsson's Crooked Creek RV Resort
- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 24184 US 385 Hill City, SD 57745
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
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#1. Katmandu Rv Park & Campground
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 12927 Katmandu Ln Sturgis, SD 57785
- Categories: RV Parks, Campgrounds
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