Elk Mountain Campground

Hot Springs, SD

4.5(131 reviews)

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About this campground

Elk Mountain Campground in Wind Cave National Park north of Hot Springs South Dakota provides primitive RV and tent camping in a scenic setting within the park boundaries. Open year round. Water spigots dispersed throughout campground.

What campers say

Elk Mountain Campground is a pleasant, well-located option for visiting Wind Cave — many campers appreciate the short walk to the visitor center and frequent bison sightings nearby. Facilities are basic but generally clean: restrooms work though they show age. Sites vary — some are level and well-kept, while others are angled, cramped, or close to neighboring sites; verify site dimensions when reserving. Expect park-run limitations (limited services in shoulder season) and occasional nuisances reported by some visitors, such as bees and poison ivy. Camp hosts are reported as helpful, and group sites and the amphitheatre are highlights.

Our summary of 131 traveler reviews.