Whistler Gulch Campground & RV Park

When you first pull in it’s a little intimidating as the RV park goes up a hillside. But, even my 41’ 5th wheel was able to pull in and out of our space fairly easily. While the sites are a little bit close to each other, everyone kept the noise to a minimum with no one blasting music at night. The only issue we had was with the laundry room. The A/C didn’t work and there was a sign posted saying to keep the door closed. They have large flying bugs drawn to the light at night!

In spite of the laundry room, Mother Nature put on an amazing light show (thunder, lightning, rain) almost every night we were there (👍👍). The staff were some of the most helpful people we have ever met.

So, overall, would we go back again? Anytime we are in that part of the country!

The sites aren't big, a little tight but full hook up and in town was great for a 3 days visit to Deadwood. The Trolley picks you up and drops you off at the campground saves you from driving. Love Saloon 10 the best Ribeye steak, melts in your mouth. I would make a reservation they stay busy. The shoot out in the street is fun to watch. Sturgis is about 20 minutes away neat town. Close to the campground is the graveyard where Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok are buried we went there and looked at the graves. Neat old grave yard.

There is a pool in the campground which was so nice to take a dip at the end of the day. The owners were so nice we got to talk with them at the pool one day.

There are lots of options for camping around Deadwood but it's still pricy. For a private campground with full hookups, this is pretty nice. Set in a gulch in the hills, don't expect sites to be level without some work. Hookups were fine (water PSI is > 60 they say) and sites were gravel and grass. Check-in was fine though clarify if reservation was made by phone or online. Good Sam got me $5 back. Class C area (sites 104-115) was above the main area away from the big rig sites. The tenting area way up the the hill is lovely - great views. Also hidden up there is a historical landmark (abandoned mine) with interpretive signs. WiFi was better than most but still intermittent. The Mickelson trail is right across the street!