Custer State Park - Center Lake Campground

Custer, SD

4.8(195 reviews)

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About this campground

Custer State Park Center Lake Campground near Custer South Dakota offers primitive tent and RV camping near Mt. Rushmore, Mammoth Site, Crazy Horse, scenic Needles Highway and offers a wide range of outdoor activities including fishing, swimming, and hiking.

What campers say

Center Lake Campground in Custer State Park is a shaded, peaceful lakefront spot with a sandy beach, paddling and fishing; about 71 sites serve tents and RVs though only a few are large. There are no electrical hookups but potable water, vault toilets and lakeside showers are provided, plus trash service. Cell service is spotty — a pay/park phone is available — and same‑day reservations open early, which can make booking tricky without reception. Sites are relatively close together and access includes some tight turns; many smaller trailers fit fine. Wildlife (including occasional bison and birds) is common; a few visitors noted localized issues such as dead fish.

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Location

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SD Highway 87, Custer, SD 57730
GPS
43.8050° N, 103.4213° W

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