Elk Mountain Campground
26611 U.S. 385, Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747
About the Business
Elk Mountain Campground, located at 26611 U.S. 385 in Hot Springs, South Dakota, offers a unique camping experience in the southern Black Hills. Situated on the edge of a ponderosa pine forest and open prairie, the campground provides a picturesque setting to view the diverse flora and fauna of the area. Campsites are available in both forested and open environments, providing options for all types of campers.
In addition to camping, Elk Mountain Campground also offers lodging options and access to a nearby park for outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy ranger-led programs at the campground amphitheater, where they can learn about the cultural and natural history of Wind Cave National Park. Topics vary nightly and all ages are welcome to attend these free events, which are presented from late May through early September.
One of the highlights of the campground is the opportunity to learn about the Rocky Mountain elk, one of Wind Cave's most elusive residents. Visitors can join a ranger for a short presentation at the amphitheater before heading out in their own vehicles to listen for the bugle of the elk. This program is free and open to all ages, and is typically offered from mid- to late-September.
Overall, Elk Mountain Campground provides a peaceful and educational camping experience in a beautiful natural setting. Whether you're interested in exploring the park's wildlife or simply relaxing in nature, this campground offers something for everyone.
Reviews
"We booked a weekend stay camping trip at this location (Elk Mountain Campground) and were originally in D Loop. However by random luck after booking we saw that D loop had no working facilities due to maintenance. Something we would have never seen if I hadn't had checked the website one more time before leaving. We moved our location instead to B loop. We stayed at site 28B. This shouldn't even be considered a campsite due to the extreme hill you are on. There is absolutely NO flat ground to set up a tent on 28B. The incline is so extreme, our sleeping bags kept sliding to the door of the tent. Even the picnic table leans so far it's difficult to set anything on it without sliding off. We planned to stay all weekend but left after only one night. The headaches we got from such an extreme slope was horrendous for sleeping. And obviously we put our heads uphill, anything else would be completely out of the question. Lights from the toilet facilities shine all night long straight into your tent. Was told from the camp attendee he'd come see us and tell us bit about the site and its offerings, besides the occasional wave as they drove by we never saw them again. I was given three different stories about firewood, One said it was free, another said it was NOT free and cost roughly $7 a bundle, and a posted notice of campsite rules on the toilets said it was available but donations were accepted. Still never found out where to actually get firewood so I brought my own. Will never get a campsite at this campground again. Stay away from Site 28B if you're tent camping."
"Spots are small, sites not level, close together. kind of crowded. Plumbing was being worked on this fall; no toiket nor shower. Nice hiking trails."
"None of the toilets in the campground are working, they simply put a sign on the door but still happy to take your reservation and charge you if you wish to cancel!! Would be a decent campground IF they had working bathrooms. I would normally think this would be an emergency and/or they would need to CLOSE the campground or reduce the nightly fee to $0 since there is no amenities?"
"Beautiful location with wildlife sightseeing. Amenities 20-25 minutes away in Hot Sprongs or Custer. Campsites were roadside facing the woods or grassland and your neighbors are right next to you. No electric or water. Camp host was friendly and knowledgeable. Ranger hosted a program one of the evenings we were there."
"First, we drove in through a herd of bison that frequented right outside the gates. Campsites had nice metal tables, fire grates, and water access. Bathrooms were clean and there was a place to wash dishes. Only con is a lot campsites are on the main campground road with traffic. Easy drive to visitor center of Wind Cave NP and we day tripped around the area as well."
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