South Dakota
RV Parks in Rapid City, SD
Black Hills Base Camp — 25 Miles from Mount Rushmore — Rapid City sits 25 miles east of Mount Rushmore.
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RV Parks & Campgrounds Near Rapid City
88 parks found — sorted by featured status and traveler rating
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Mountain View Estates
Campfire Cabins
Old Storybook Island Shelter
Highland Hideaway Cabins & Campground
Black Hills National Forest Sign
Pine Grove Motorized Trailhead (recgovnpsdata)
Rimrock Camp and Retreat Center
Ash Mobile Home Park
Cottonwood Grove
Pactola Reservoir
Black Hills Barbell LLC
Deer Field Trail #40
Spring Creek Picnic Area
No Bad Days Campground
Hell Creek Fossils LLC
Yak Ridge Cabins
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Black Hills Basecamp
The Outdoor Campus - Rapid City
Sunnyside Mobile Home Court
Wheel Estates
Sheridan Lake Campground
Dakota Angler & Outfitter
South Beach Unit of Sheridan Lake Campground
Jenney Gulch Picnic Area
Black Hills Visitor Information Center
M Hill
Whispering Pines Campground
Chuck Lien Family Park
Pine Haven Venue & Lodging
Black Elk Resort
Canyon Lake Park
Pactola Marina
Mystic Ranger District
Canyon Lake Resort
Pactola Reservoir Campground
Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore
Black Hawk Creek RV Park & Cabins
Rapid City Elks Golf Course
North Cove GROUP Campground
Bear Gulch Group Campground
Robbinsdale Park
Berlin Wall
Lake Park Campground & Cabins
HTR Black Hills Resort
Black Hills RV Park
Dinosaur Park
Rushmore Shadows Resort, RV Park & Campground South Dakota
Black Hills Tiny Resort (RV Park & Nightly Rentals)
Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City
Hilton Garden Inn Rapid City
Rapid City Regional Airport
Golden Acres Mobile Home Park
Rapid City / Black Hills KOA Holiday
Homestead Trailer Court
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham at WaTiki Waterpark
Sleep Inn & Suites Rapid City
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Downtown Rapid City
Rapid City RV Park & Campground
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Central States Fair, Inc.
Kennedy Estates Manufactured Home Community
GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel Rapid City
Pleasant Acres Mobile Home Park
Meadowlark Hill Mobile Estates
MainStay Suites Rapid City
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Rapid City
B&J Mobile Home Park
Midwest Outdoor Resorts
Richland Park Mobile Home Estates
Happy Holiday RV Resort
Best Western Ramkota Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City
Cimarron Park
Brookdale Estates
Ponderosa Mobile Home Park
Cherry Avenue Mobile Home Park
Rapid City RV Park and Campground
Cleghorn Springs State Fish Hatchery
Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City
Deluxe Trailer Park
Silver Leaf Manufactured Home Community
Super 8 by Wyndham Rapid City
Campground - Area A
Ridgestone Mobile Home Park
Prairie Acres North
Prairie Acres East
Hillsview Estates Mobile Home Park
Average Camping Costs in Rapid City
Based on 88 listed parks. Rates sourced from park owners or public data.
Nightly
$35–$65
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Weekly
$200–$380
typical range
Monthly
$450–$750
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💡 Local context: Full-hookup sites near Rapid City average $48–$75/night in peak season (June–August). Budget $55–$65 for a mid-quality park with 50-amp, water, and sewer. Off-season (Sept–May) rates drop 20–30%.
Camping Near Rapid City — What to Expect
Rapid City sits 25 miles east of Mount Rushmore. Most travelers stage here 2–3 nights, day-trip to the monument, then push south into Custer State Park or east toward the Badlands. The rv park and campground scene in Rapid City covers every price point — resort-style sites with 50-amp full hookups and pools, standard electric-water-sewer pads, and tent camping for budget travelers. Full hookup rates average $48–$75/night in peak season (June–August); tent sites run considerably less. Pull-through sites for big rigs up to 45 ft are common along the I-90 corridor. The Rapid City / Black Hills KOA on the south side has 50-amp service and a pool; rates TK/night. Dump stations on-site at the larger campgrounds.
🧭 Local Insider Tip
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (first full week of August) turns every campground within 100 miles into standing-room-only. Prices triple. Book a full year in advance or avoid the region entirely that week.
Nearby Attractions
- →Mount Rushmore National Memorial (25 min west)
- →Badlands National Park (45 min east)
- →Crazy Horse Memorial (35 min south on US-16)
- →Custer State Park (40 min south)
- →Sturgis motorcycle rally grounds (30 min north)
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How to Find & Book an RV Park in Rapid City
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Frequently Asked Questions — Rapid City Camping
What does an RV park or campground in Rapid City, SD cost per night?
Full-hookup sites average $48–$75/night in peak season (June–August). Water and electric only runs $38–$55. The KOA and resort-style parks can hit $85–$120 in summer. Tent sites run $25–$40 at most campgrounds. Off-season (Sept–May) rates drop 20–30%.
How far is Rapid City from Mount Rushmore?
Mount Rushmore is 25 miles (about 30 minutes) west of Rapid City on US-16/US-244. Staying in Rapid City gives you day-trip access to Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, and the Badlands.
Are there big-rig campgrounds in Rapid City with full hookups and pull-throughs?
Yes. Several campgrounds along the I-90 corridor have long pull-throughs, 50-amp service, and paved pads for rigs up to 45 ft+. Full hookups (water, electric, sewer) and dump station access are standard at the larger parks.
Is there tent camping in Rapid City, SD?
Yes. Several campgrounds in and around Rapid City have designated tent sites with fire rings and picnic tables. Rates run $25–$40/night. Primitive tent camping with fewer amenities is available further out in the Black Hills National Forest.
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