South Dakota, going by its nickname as the Mount Rushmore State, is best known for the gigantic edifice of four of America’s great presidents. South Dakota is also one of the culturally richest when it comes to Native American traditions, preserved by the Nine Tribes, including the Crow Creek Sioux and Standing Rock Sioux. Interested visitors can attend annual powwows such as Kul-Wicasa Oyate Fair, Rodeo and Powwow, or the Crow Creek Dakota Nation Wacipi. Guests can also visit Sioux Indian Museum in Rapid City, and Indian Museum of North America at Crazy Horse Memorial.
To make the most of your trip, you should keep yourself mobile by driving an RV. Find a solid and wonderful campsite by checking out our list of the top luxury RV resorts in South Dakota, USA.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to luxury services and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on {{date}}.
1. HTR Black Hills; Rapid City
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
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Posted by American Buffalo Resort on Saturday, September 24, 2022
You’ll find HTR Black Hills on the outskirts of bustling Rapid City, making it a great base of operations for visiting the city or exploring the surrounding woodlands. They offer a variety of RV sites with hookups ranging from full to just water and electricity. Their premium sites even include a luxurious gazebo with a fancy living room and big TV, as well as an outdoor kitchen with a stainless steel barbecue grill and refrigerator.
For facilities and amenities, you can dip in the seasonal heated outdoor pool that opens every Memorial Day up until Labor Day of the year. Kids can make some friends at the playground or try their swing at the mini-golf course.
HTR Black Hills
Address: 13752 US-16, Rapid City, SD 57702
Travelers Review: Very Good 4.3(from 351 Google reviews)
2. Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort; Spearfish
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Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort is part of Frawley Ranch, where you can find historic frontier homesteads and an 18-hole golf course. As for the RV resort, you’ll find plenty of fine full hookup sites and wonderful amenities.
You can dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or take a long soak in the hot tubs. Kids can also splash around in the kiddie pool. Right beside the pools are Elkhorn Ridge Cafe and Pool Bar. If you’re craving a bigger meal, The Miller Creek Pub offers casual dining with hearty servings and delicious drinks. There are even sports courts for volleyball, basketball, and tennis.
Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort
Address: 20189 US-85, Spearfish, SD 57783
Price: from 55 USD per night (winter); from 70 USD per night (summer)
Travelers Review: Very Good 4.6(from 498 Google reviews)
3. Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch Resort; Hill City
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Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch Resort prides itself as one of the finest RV resorts in the Black Hills region and proves it by providing attractions and entertainment no other resort has. The RV sites include Wi-Fi with varying hookups, as well as select sites that come with cable TV and a patio.
Guests can enjoy hanging around or fishing at the fish pond and meandering creek if they have a fishing license. The swimming area has two big pools, as well as water slides. There are also hot tubs for those who’d like to relax.
Your children will love the chuck wagon supper show. Moreover, you can watch live rodeo shows performed on the rodeo grounds.
Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch Resort
Address: 12620 SD-244, Hill City, SD 57745
Price: From 46 USD
Travelers Review: Very Good 4.3(from 1,610 Google reviews)
4. Hart Ranch Camping Resort; Rapid City
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Spanning more than 195 Acres - Life at the Ranch, where memories are made
Posted by Hart Ranch Camping Resort Club on Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Hart Ranch Camping Resort is an expansive but cozy RV resort on the plains near Rapid City. It also has 480 RV sites with full hookups. Make a splash in the Olympic-size outdoor pool, or unwind and chat in the hot tub. You can keep yourself active at the various sports courts, featuring volleyball, basketball, baseball, and even tennis. They also have a 9-hole golf course and a mini-golf area.
The resort has laundry facilities but requires the use of an app, as there are no coin-operated laundromats. There’s also a convenience store with a gas station where you can buy groceries, beverages, and even souvenirs.
Hart Ranch Camping Resort
Address: 23756 Arena Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702
Price: from 45.95 USD for off-season non-members; from 99.95 USD for peak season non-members
Travelers Review: Very Good 4.5(from 510 Google reviews)
South Dakota Tour Guide
Stephanie Eley
I'm a graduate of ITMI, International Tour Management Institute and 17 years as a licensed Tour Director and Program Director. My expertise began in NYC and Washington, DC where I'm a licensed guide and has expanded to Europe, South America, Cuba and the Western / Southwestern National Parks of the US. I'd love to introduce you for a day or a week to Denver, Colorado and the 4 corners region of the US: Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona! Let's GO!! stepheley@gmail.com
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Make your memories in the Black Hills of South Dakota
With so much culture to discover and experience, you might want to stay for a whole season in South Dakota. Set yourself up with a wonderful basecamp at these top luxury RV resorts in South Dakota, USA.
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