I know there will be varying thoughts on this but I am curious as to what cg's you like/dislike in the Deadwood SD area.We are spending three months on the Outer Banks this spring/early summer and then planning on another two to three months in this area. I am thinking of waiting until the Sturgis bike rally is over and kids are back in school before arriving.We want full hookups and don't care whether pull thru or back in.

I would suggest looking in Sturgis. There is numerous CGs there.

When you said this area, I would expand your area beyond Sturgis. South Dakota has many wonderful areas and campgrounds. I prefer the surroundings around Custer. Campgroundreviews.com can narrow it down for you.

While the Deadwood area has many CGs, many will close up after Labor day. I have a few favorites, about 6-7 miles south of Deadwood on 385.It gets cold at night in that area, the reason many close. It can be very cold in October at Deadwood area altitude. Lots of snow as early as Nov 1st, and after. Great skiing, and snowmobiling area.Jerry

We've had a good time in Hill City, but the CG was closing up the day after we left in late September.

Lots of places close after the Labor day weekend. I'd start phoning in your shoes as if they are open now they may well be open in Sept/Oct.Be prepared for snow.

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BarabooBob
Explorer III
Dec 25, 2023
We have stayed at several cg's in the Black Hills. Chris' Camp in Spearfish is a very nice RV campground (not a resort), Steel Wheel RV park is nice but has a LOT of ATV/UTV traffic, Kemp's Kamp near Keystone, and many others. I don't want to be entertained while on vacation so I avoid places that attempt to do that.
CaptTango
Explorer
Dec 13, 2023
We stayed at Holy Smoke RV Park in Keystone, SD. Long pull thru with full service. Central location for the many area points of interest .
Iron Mountain Road (16A) is a must do. You will encounter tunnels, pigtail bridges, superb lookouts and 314 curves. It is a scenic delight! The most magical moment of the drive is the view through the Scovel Tunnel where 4 presidential faces greet you at the other end, like a postcard. That leads you to Custer State Park loop and gets you close up bison encounters. Enjoy
craig7h
Nomad II
Dec 12, 2023
I know you were planning on the Deadwood area, but! You said maybe the September time frame to visit the area, if so let me suggest this. The Buffalo Round Up in Custer NP is a must see and bucket list item. It would be ashame to be in the area and not to see this get event.
Let me then suggest staying at Fort WeLikit in the town of Custer
Black HIlls Campgrounds | Fort Welikit Family Campground (blackhillsrv.com)
I know Custer is a little south of Deadwood but thought it might interest you.
- WhitehouseLV
  Explorer III
  Dec 13, 2023
  We really like Mystic Hills Hideaway. It's about 10 miles south of Deadwood but it's more like staying in a USFS campground rather than an RV park. We have a 40' toyhauler and sites are easy to get in and out of.
mrshane
Explorer III
Dec 12, 2023
You can check out Hidden valley CG or Whistler Gulch CG
mrshane
Explorer III
Dec 12, 2023
Look for Hidden valley CG or Whistler Gulch Cg
AllegroD
Nomad
Nov 24, 2023
Custer's Gulch was a nice place, a few years ago.
http://custersgulch.com/?webSyncID=d2de03d9-9a21-a83a-43c0-d98006de8c79&sessionGUID=c0cd3c9e-c8e0-686a-9e52-07387e10d526
Campinghoss
Explorer II
Nov 09, 2023
I appreciate all the suggestions. Avoiding the area during bike week is a big one for us. I expected August might have been crowded so we may have to settle for the month of September. I had rather be caught in snow than in a crowd. Of course there is always next June if push comes to shove. Thanks again.
RAS43
Explorer III
Nov 08, 2023
enblethen wrote:
I would suggest looking in Sturgis. There is numerous CGs there.

But unless you are a motorcycle fan you should avoid the area in August. The rally fills everything up for miles in every direction.
Horsedoc
Explorer II
Nov 08, 2023
Well kept secret, but Spearfish City park is a great place. Next door to a historic trout hatchery. At the north end of Spearfish Canyon and Spearfish creek flows through it. It is close to I-90 and easy drive to Deadwood and Sturgis. Spearfish is becoming the center of activity area with restaurants and shopping.
JoeH
Explorer III
Nov 07, 2023
Spearfish City CG looked nice when I stopped there... didn't stay as were were already at a different CG for the rally. Elkhorn Ridge has been mentioned by others-- high end resort.

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