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In a state that inspires epic explorations of the outdoors, there may be no better way to stay than camping—especially with hidden gems like these that invite RVs, tents, glamping and more. SPEARFISH CITY CAMPGROUND Spearfish Spend your days at one of the best trout fishing streams in the Black Hills, and don’t forget to take a pleasure drive through the limestone palisades of Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway. RUSH NO MORE RV RESORT, CABINS & CAMPGROUND Sturgis Rush No More is your quiet alternative during August’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, but a stay on Wednesdays also means unwinding in the beer garden for a jam session with local musicians (usually May through October). WILLOW CREEK HORSE CAMP Hill City Trot off (or hike) for scenic views of the Black Elk Wilderness. Campers with or without horses are welcome at this campground nestled within the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. FOREST RIDGE GLAMPING Southeast of Rapid City Book a glamping experience in a canvas tent surrounded by pines. Warm up by the cozy wood-fired stove inside or by the fireplace on your deck. DEERFIELD LAKE Northwest of Hill City The RV-friendly Dutchman Campground makes a good base for relaxing lakeside, fishing and mountain biking. WYLIE PARK Aberdeen Enjoy Storybook Land, mini-golf, bumper boats and wildlife exhibits featuring llamas, yaks and bison before retiring to your tent, RV or a cozy cabin. SHADEHILL RECREATION AREA Lemmon Camp, book a cabin or rent the two-room lodge along the shores of Shadehill Reservoir, one of western South Dakota’s rare large lakes and a favorite of outdoorsmen. YOGI BEAR’S JELLYSTONE PARK Sioux Falls With amenities including miniature golf, a pool and a giant jumping pillow, this site guarantees happy campers. Cabin rentals are also available. INGALLS HOMESTEAD CAMPGROUND De Smet By day, drive a team of mules or horses, learn the art of hay-twisting or make a corncob doll. By night, retire to a covered wagon on this historic homestead. LAKE VERMILLION RECREATION AREA CAMPGROUND Canistota “Vermillion” means vivid red, just like the quartzite along this lake’s bank. The site lives up to its lively name—water recreation is abundant, and the east and west campgrounds grant peaceful water views. HARTFORD BEACH STATE PARK Corona The native forest sets a beautiful backdrop for a stay along Big Stone Lake, created from the runoff of melting glaciers. Choose a campsite or cabin. CEDAR PASS CAMPGROUND Interior Stay amid the buttes, pinnacles and spires of Badlands National Park at a campsite or eco-friendly cabin outfitted with handcrafted lodgepole furniture. Get more inspiration from blogger Brooke Willson, who found fresh air and freedom on her South Dakota camping adventure, at TravelSouthDakota.com/Brooke-Willson FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CAMPING IN SOUTH DAKOTA AT TRAVELSOUTHDAKOTA.COM/CAMPING NEW WELCOME CENTERS Traveling I-90 or I-29? Look for South Dakota’s interstate welcome centers, including two stops on I-29: the Homestead Welcome Center near Vermillion and the Wilmot Welcome Center north of Summit. Both centers were reconstructed and expanded in 2019 to include more room for connecting visitors with tourism and travel information, and each features a new exhibit that shares interesting information on South Dakota’s story. The architecture of the Wilmot Welcome Center mimics the state’s rolling Coteau des Prairies geography, while the architecture of the Homestead Welcome Center calls to mind a prairie homestead. In Spring 2020, you’ll also find a rebuilt welcome center at Valley Springs, northeast of Sioux Falls.
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