Black Hills

Black Hills

A sprawling ponderosa forest home to granite peaks, historic monuments, and ancient cave systems.

Best time
May – September
Duration
3–5 days
Avg. budget
$165 / day
Scenic score
9 / 10
Camping score
9 / 10

Reservation needed

None

Usually no advance permit needed

Nearest airport

RAP · 1 h 20 min drive

Rapid City Regional Airport

Book your Black stay without the stress

Private campsites and glamping just outside the park often stay open when park campgrounds are full. Availability is set by each partner.

RV parks near Black Hills on RoverPass

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Campsites near Black Hills on Campspot

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Going in May? Book campsites around Nov, any entry permit around Jan, and your RV or car around Mar. Always check official park rules for exact release dates.

Where you'll want to sleep

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RVs, campervans & cars near RAP

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The moments you came for

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Plan your road trip

From Rapid City Regional Airport

1 h 20 min

about 47 miles by car · times vary with traffic and road closures

Get directions

Download offline maps before you go — signal drops near the park.

Stays near the end of your drive

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