Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Date, SD
Discover the great outdoors near Date, SD, where a variety of camping options await nature enthusiasts. For RV lovers, the Buffalo Ridge Campground offers spacious sites nestled among lush grasses and towering pines, providing easy access to local hiking trails and scenic views of the Black Hills. Those seeking a more rustic experience can head to Custer State Park, where tent camping sites feature mesmerizing landscapes of granite peaks, rolling prairies, and diverse wildlife, including bison and deer, all within a short drive of Date. For adventure seekers, the Black Hills National Forest provides abundant dispersed camping opportunities, allowing campers to set up in serene and remote locations amidst a backdrop of towering trees and tranquil streams. The region's unique geography, characterized by rugged hills and meandering rivers, creates perfect conditions for hiking, fishing, and exploring. Whether you're in an RV, pitching a tent, or seeking solitude in the wild, Date, SD, serves as your gateway to unforgettable camping experiences under the vast Dakota sky.
Cottonwood Campground is part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota (2 hrs 10 min west of Bismarck, ND) with an elevation of 2,256 feet. There are a total of 36 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 30 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 255 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $14.00 per night. Some amenities include dump station, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Bear Butte Campground is part of Bear Butte State Park in South Dakota (40 min northwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 4,203 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 19 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 84 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $11.00 to $18.00. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom, ramada. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
Game Lodge Campground is part of Custer State Park in South Dakota (38 min southwest of Rapid City, SD) with an elevation of 4,173 feet. There are a total of 64 campsites including 11 cabins. The campground is open all year. 39 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 42 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, playground, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
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