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monakayk wrote:


Carlstone,

Thanks for sharing your photos! Looks like you had a great campsite.

BTW...we were thinking of staying at Rafter J CG while touring SD, and wonder if you could tell me more about the CG. How were the bath-houses, campsite sizes, etc.

We were interested in either the Main Camp, Ranch Camp or The Island area of the CG. How far are the bath-houses located to theses areas, if you know?

How far from Rapid City & Mt. Rushmore was the CG?

Rafter J is a great campground!! The bathhouse is so nice and clean that after checking it out we have been showering there rather than the trailer (a little more spacious). It is just across the road from Base Camp, I am not sure with the other camps here though. The pool is nice, and there is a hottub too.

Rapid City is around 22 miles and kind of out of the way. We did Reptile Gardens one day and went into Rapid to check things out. There are a few things to do there but not worth the drive, plus there is so much out here it will keep you busy. Mount Rushmore is 8 or 10 miles, a nice drive. Crazy Horse and Custer are only about 10-15 minutes too. The drive through Custer is really nice, with buffalo and wild donkey. Hill City is nice but there isn't much there, and Keystone is similar...tourist traps but you have to check them out. The 1880's train is a nice 2 hour trip through the Black Hills between Keystone and Hill City. If you have the time, Devils Tower in WY is really cool. It is a 2 hour drive but the time goes by quick with the beautiful scenery.

Hope this helps you out. Happy Camping
Carlstone