Custer's Gulch RV Park & Campground

We needed full hooks between boondocking sites and wanted to explore the south part of the Black Hills. Custer’s Gulch fit the bill. The park is very clean, well organized, quite, away from the highway yet close to everything (Mt Rushmore, Custer SP, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, etc.) The sites are well separated with nice grass lawns between. Each site backs on to natural forested land so you don’t feel all bunched up.

This is a quiet campground with no road noise. The sites have plenty of green space and its really DARK at night (no park lights) so you have a great view of the stars. We stayed during the Buffalo round up so it was really busy but everybody was friendly. The only negative item was the dirt road as you drove into the park but otherwise it was very nice

Great location because it was very close to everything in the Black Hills but unlike the park campgrounds this had full hook ups, wifi and ability to burn wood for bonfires. Our campsite backed up to a wooded area where we watched a family of deer every evening. Scenery was nice! It was a more adult oriented campground because it didn't have a playground, pool etc. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The campground also had their own rental cars which although well used, served their purpose in getting us all around the lovely Black Hills. Would definitely go here again if in the area! Cell service was challenging, but wifi was adequate especially if you were situated near one of their boosters. Best wifi signal came from the office.

Location! Location! Location! We stayed here at the end of May during COVID. Thank you SD for keeping campgrounds open! No tent camping was allowed because the bathrooms and showers had to remain close. This is a quiet campground off of the main road and very close to Custer State Park which is where you will spend most of your time if you stay for more than a couple of days. There are other campgrounds in the area and if you enjoy the sound of trucks engine braking then stay at one of those. This park was so quiet and peaceful you could almost imagine the gulch filled with General Custer's tents. We had full hookups and the gravel site required minor leveling. We drive a small rig but this place is definitely big rig friendly. It is next to a public forest road and some campers simply drove their dirt bikes and side by sides from their site to the public lands next door. The park is also just a couple of miles from the town of Custer which will have everything you need. Some other reviews mention a cranky park owner. Frankly we were a little disappointed that we did not experience any of that. Friendly and helpful owners and staff were the norm for us.

Had a great stay! The grounds are well kept and loved the grass everywhere (we’re from AZ and don’t have grass). Spacing between rigs was very nice.
If you stay here, get your pass to the Custer State Park at the beginning of your stay. There is so much to do there you could spend an entire week just doing the park. Passes are $20/week. No daily passes sold.

We also did Big Thunder Gold Mine & 1880 Train. Highly recommend those too!

We spent much of the summer in the Black Hills, and this campground was awesome! VERY big rig friendly! The sites are large, and for the most party, unfettered by trees (if you have a satellite system). Sites have full hook ups (there are a few with electric only, and some tent sites, as well) with 50 amp. Sites are pretty level, too. The staff keeps the property in pristine condition! The bathrooms, laundry, and clubhouse were always clean. Fire wood is available there, as well. (Don't bring wood into the area, as the forest service doesn't allow you to burn it. Easier to pick it up there!) They also have onsite propane. They have a couple of small cabins for rent, and also a couple of cars for sight seeing. The best thing is the location. About a mile from the west entrance to Custer State Park, and easy access to all things Black Hills. We had a great time there! Cell service was adequate, but they do have wi-fi available in the park for free.

We had a pull through site and it was fairly easy to navigate and set up. Staff was friendly. I think the rate is a bit high but it seems to be the case near many of the more popular NPs or tourist areas. We were quite close to Custer State Park and the Needles Highway. We enjoyed our time there and it's closeness to Custer for restaurants and other activities.
This is a great park for it's closeness to the state park, the town of Custer and other activities. There is hiking available from the campground. The park is kept nicely and we enjoyed walking our dogs around the small pond. We saw deer from our site. It was quiet and peaceful.

Our site was quite spacious for a private campground. Loved all the shade from the trees. We visited for a week in May after staying a week in the state park. This was pre-season, so it was very quiet and not even at a quarter of its capacity. Loved watching the dear on the other side of the fence. It snowed while we were there. Very close and easy access to Sylvan Lake and Custer State Park.

Just a few minutes outside of Custer State Park and a few minutes from stores in Custer, this a beautiful rv park full of trees, grass, ponds with turtles. Sites are gravel and level. Lots of pull through making it easy for big rigs with plenty of room for tows. Nice but small laundry and nice showers. They have ATVs that are for rent here also. Ice and wood on hand for sale. Good Sam. Mount Rushmore about 40 minutes away.