We are planning to head to the Black Hills and area the first week in July. I was wondering what a good centralized RV park would be. I would like to get to Mt Rushmore, Deadwood, Bedrock City etc. Really we want to see what we can in the time that we will have. We have a 40' Alfa if that becomes a factor. Thanks for the help.

If you do KOA, there is one very close to Rushmore that is very kid-friendly. Lots of activities on property. Very near Rushmore, central to Custer State Park (do NOT overlook this), Deadwood, Wind and Jewel Caves. If you prefer more natural site, there are 3 (if I remember correctly) campgrounds within Custer.

We're staying at Rafter J in June. Done Hill City KOA a couple of times, very nice (and very big), but we heard Rafter J is better yet! Can't wait!

Happy Holidays Resort. Nicely wooded, fits large or small units, quiet.http://www.happyholidayrvresort.com/

X2 Rafter J, and Hill City is fairly central to those places you've mentioned. Have a great trip to one of my favorite areas!

We're going back to The Beaver Lake Campground in Custer this summer. The grand kids really like the pool & waterside. We really like it!http://www.beaverlakecampground.net/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uocUFz8oZwo

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phenrichs
Explorer
Jul 01, 2013
The state parks in SD are beautiful. You can find all the information on their website. gfp.sd.gov
The Game Lodge is one of the most peaceful and scenic areas in the park in my opinion.
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johnm1
Explorer
Jun 26, 2013
Does anybody know anything about Game Lodge Campground in Custer State Park? We have reservations in August (after the bike thing).
scottz
Explorer
Jun 19, 2013
Rafter J worked great for us two summers ago. The area is huge and their will be lots of driving no matter where you stay, if you want to see everything.
Wishbone51
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
DHamm20 wrote:
Big Pines Campground, We stayed here last June and it was AMAZING. Just the friendliest owners and GREAT location. Just minutes from Mt. Rushmore, Custer St Park and Crazy Horse. Children will LOVE Custer St Park, feeding donkeys:)

We might have been there at the same time.. I was there on June 20-22. I think this campground was my favorite during my coast-to-coast vacation. There were other campgrounds that had better facilities, but the staff was the best I've ever seen.
DHamm20
Explorer
Jun 14, 2013
Big Pines Campground, We stayed here last June and it was AMAZING. Just the friendliest owners and GREAT location. Just minutes from Mt. Rushmore, Custer St Park and Crazy Horse. Children will LOVE Custer St Park, feeding donkeys:)
Wishbone51
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
I really enjoyed Big Pine Campground when I was at Rushmore last summer.

Great campground, and the staff was friendly and accommodating.
brirene
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
I stayed at Whistlers a few years ago. Nice park in kind of a valley. Clean, nice pool, iirc. Also recall it being on the trolley route. Just outside of town. Enjoy your Deadwood stay!
zert800
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
Well, I was able to book at Whistlers Gulch in Deadwood, from the website it seems like a decent park, close to town, and close enough to all the other attractions we want to see. Now I just hope the weather is nice.
cmoecmoe
Explorer
Apr 27, 2013
I agree... Palmer Gulch is great. We have stayed in the campground and we have also stayed in their lodge.

Very family oriented. Lots to do! Nice restaurant (nice bar too). Also very close to all the Black Hills other activities.
Jimf1234
Explorer
Apr 24, 2013
Hill City http://www.palmergulch.com/ is great. Pool, water slide, bounce pillow and don't forget the awesome pancake tent.