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Rapid City South RV Park

Rapid City, South Dakota
4.2 (492 reviews)

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About Rapid City South RV Park

Campground in South Dakota.

Rapid City South RV Park offers an ideal home base for exploring one of America's most iconic destinations. Located in Rapid City, South Dakota, this RV park places you within easy reach of Mount Rushmore, one of the world's most recognizable monuments. The Black Hills region surrounding Rapid City is a landscape of dramatic granite peaks, winding canyons, and scenic byways that have captivated visitors for generations. Whether you're a history enthusiast, nature lover, or adventure seeker, the area provides endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.

The Black Hills National Forest encompasses millions of acres of pristine wilderness, offering countless trails for hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing. Badlands National Park, with its otherworldly landscape of layered rock formations and vast prairie grasslands, lies just a short drive away and is absolutely worth a day trip. The scenic Needles Highway winds through towering granite spires, while Iron Mountain Road features a series of tunnels that frame Mount Rushmore in stunning ways. For those interested in the region's rich history, the town of Deadwood preserves Old West heritage with authentic buildings, museums, and gold rush stories.

Rapid City itself is a vibrant hub with excellent restaurants, shops, and attractions. The Rapid City Regional Airport makes it easily accessible, and the downtown area offers cultural experiences including art galleries and local breweries. The city serves as the gateway to all the major attractions in the Black Hills, making it the perfect strategic location for your camping adventure.

This area appeals to families seeking outdoor education and memorable experiences, retirees wanting to explore America's natural wonders, and active travelers who enjoy hiking and scenic drives. Spring through fall offers the most pleasant weather, though summer brings peak visitor season. The elevation of around 3,200 feet means cooler evenings even in summer, perfect for comfortable RV camping.
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492

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Tips & Tricks

Book Early

Rapid City is popular during peak season. Reserve 2-4 weeks in advance for weekends and holidays.

Check-in Time

Most parks have check-in after 1:00 PM and check-out by 11:00 AM. Call ahead if you'll arrive late.

Local Weather

South Dakota weather can change quickly. Pack layers and check the forecast for Rapid City.

Explore the Area

Don't miss local attractions near Rapid City. Ask the camp host for hidden gems and trails.

Rapid City South RV Park Reviews

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Maureen Reid

Mar 23, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Maureen Reid

I was camping in a tent from Sept. 25-29 and I had a fabulous stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the bathrooms and showers were clean and convenient to access from where I was tenting. The view from my campsite overlooking the valley was stunning and I even got to see some deer in the area. Here's the view from my campsite. The location of the park was in a perfect spot to be able... I was camping in a tent from Sept. 25-29 and I had a fabulous stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the bathrooms and showers were clean and convenient to access from where I was tenting. The view from my campsite overlooking the valley was stunning and I even got to see some deer in the area. Here's the view from my campsite. The location of the park was in a perfect spot to be able to easily get to the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore, and other tourist attractions. I highly recommend staying here.

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Jason Woodard

Mar 23, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Jason Woodard

We still have a few days left on our stay, but we have been here a month now. The sites aren’t huge, but just about all of the upper ones are pull through. The lower ones are tent sites, cabins and it looks like less than full hook ups. The office is a little store with some essentials and some souvenir stuff. Maintenance guy and desk staff have been friendly and helpful. Cleaning girls are nice a... We still have a few days left on our stay, but we have been here a month now. The sites aren’t huge, but just about all of the upper ones are pull through. The lower ones are tent sites, cabins and it looks like less than full hook ups. The office is a little store with some essentials and some souvenir stuff. Maintenance guy and desk staff have been friendly and helpful. Cleaning girls are nice as well. There are a few restroom buildings, the one near me has 4 sinks, 4 showers, a few toilets and a couple urinals. These are cleaned daily and mostly updated. There is a seasonal pool, laundry ($2.50 wash $2.25 to dry) a game room, and a couple hotel rooms. The location is great, on a fairly busy road, but don’t notice the noise. Short drive into town and basically an hour or less to everywhere you wanna go. The only negative about this campground is, the roads or drives are a bit rough. I’ll get a picture and drop it here. I have been happy to be here all month, and would have no issues staying here again. Also, the views and sunrises are spectacular! Those fire looking sunrises are the view from the door of my camper.

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Karen Walsh

Mar 23, 2026

5.0

Google Review by Karen Walsh

The spots are very tight for motorhomes/trailers larger than 28 feet with slides. Very narrow. Plus the roads are pretty rough. The views though are spectacular and the common “lounge” area overlooking the city is a little gem. The prices are super reasonable and the staff are incredibly friendly.

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William Wright

Mar 23, 2026

4.0

Google Review by William Wright

We had a good stay. Our TV did not work due to a missing power cord and they were not able to fix the issue ( they did refund us a portion of the cost for the TV). Our picnic table, front step and cabin floor were all in poor condition. The bathroom facilities was always clean, didn't have hot water for 4 of the 5 days that we were there. There was no place to sit or clothes hook to hang / set you... We had a good stay. Our TV did not work due to a missing power cord and they were not able to fix the issue ( they did refund us a portion of the cost for the TV). Our picnic table, front step and cabin floor were all in poor condition. The bathroom facilities was always clean, didn't have hot water for 4 of the 5 days that we were there. There was no place to sit or clothes hook to hang / set your stuff on except the sink counter or the floor. Staff was always pleasant/courteous. The location was ideal for our stay. There was not much parking room for a large pickup.

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RMJ Nieser

Mar 23, 2026

3.0

Google Review by RMJ Nieser

We stayed at the campground here and over all it was OK. The front desk was very helpful and when I had trouble with a washer she was there within a few minutes to help. The sites are flat and gravel but there is some erosion going on the end of some sites. The park is within 25 miles of Rushmore which was nice and it was close to decent restaurants also. There is some traffic noise at night. The... We stayed at the campground here and over all it was OK. The front desk was very helpful and when I had trouble with a washer she was there within a few minutes to help. The sites are flat and gravel but there is some erosion going on the end of some sites. The park is within 25 miles of Rushmore which was nice and it was close to decent restaurants also. There is some traffic noise at night. The sites are hard to get into and out of if you have a big rig. Also even though the sites are level the whole park is on an incline. There is this feeling of being in the sites like slice bread. The dog fenced area is also the kids playground area. Not sure how good a parent is gonna feel about letting their kids play in an area where dogs do there business. There were no dog poop bags when we let our dogs out to run there. The playground/ dog area is in a lower area than the campground. The steps going there are wide and there are railings but it was hard for me to get up and down the steps because of the arthritis I have, The area is also only partially fenced. The steep part is not fenced and of course one of my dogs wanted to run up that hill into the rv park area. The laundry room has 6 washers and dryers but 3 of the washers were not working. Also there is no parking in front of the laundry room. I had 2 baskets of clothes to get done and did not want to walk up an incline with both baskets to the laundry room. This park needs some updating and maintenance done. If you have a big rig I would try for another park.

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