Mount Rushmore area campground

We also had an enjoyable stay at Beaver Lake.

Thank you everyone for your input.....

Just made reservations for May 28 - June 2 at Rafter J Ranch - Island Section.

Joe

another vote for beaver lake

We couldn't get in Rafter, so stayed at Custers Gulch and Beaver Lake. I do remember Rafter being pricey. We liked Beaver Lake and would stay there again. Cute little bunnies roaming around. There was nothing wrong with Gulch, though. We just liked BL better.

We like FHU, so Custer State Park was not an option for us.

Rafter J. Close to everything, kids loved it, very nice CG, can't wait to go back!

RGar974417 wrote:
Rafter J is great but costs a fortunate. Custer State Park is where I would stay if I went again. Much to see right in the park.

Yep, if you want buffalo in you're campsite this is the place to stay. Beautiful scenery and wildlife. We stayed in the Legion Lake campground within the park. Front campsites should fit just about anything.

Rafter J is great but costs a fortunate. Custer State Park is where I would stay if I went again. Much to see right in the park.

Custer KOA is nice.

downtheroad wrote:
We really like this: Rafter J Bar.....LINK

Try to get a site in the "Island" section.

Another vote for Rafter J Bar. And as noted, the Island section is highly desirable.

The Ranch section is heavily wooded and perhaps more of a challenge in getting a rig your size in there, but I've seen big 5th wheels as well as MHs there. Good mix of rigs there, as there's a restroom/bathhouse there as well as laundry facilities.

Another good section is the Lower Ranch section, which has some better accessibility, and within walking distance to the Ranch section if you need to use those facilities.

I've stayed in all 3 and honestly, they are all good locations, but the Island will definitely give you more of a sense of open space.

Rafter J Bar Ranch RV Park hands down. Great spot close to all the southern Black Hills stuff.