Center Lake Campground is a "same day reservation" meaning walkup, but you get ripped for the reservation and fees you have to make. Center Lake has no hookups, just a faucet here and there and showers and toilets. You cannot reserve Center Lake sites in advance.
Everywhere else in Custer you must have a reservation and you can reserve a year in advance. Other SD state parks you may only reserve 90 days in advance.
I agree it is a ripoff. Will probably stay at Spearfish City Campground and rent a car to get around. Will still have to pay the park entrance fees or buy the annual pass. arrgh!!!
Charles
