Elk Mountain Campground
Elk Mountain Campground is a national park campground in South Dakota. The published nightly fee is $12–$24.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- South Dakota
- Coordinates
- 43.56547, -103.48823
- Nightly fee
- $12–$24
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Reservations
- Book with the operator
- Website
- www.nps.gov/wica/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm
- Phone
- 605.745.4600
Amenities
- Potable water (seasonal)
- Toilets (Flush Toilets - seasonal; Vault Toilets - year round)
- Trash collection
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Elk Mountain Campground
This 64-site campground is open year round. Sites can be reserved at www.recreation.gov. Two sites are handicap-accessible. Flush toilets and drinking water are available late May through September. Fees are half-price when water is not available. Payment is by credit or debit card only. Two group campsites are also available through www.recreation.gov.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Custer State Park · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 131 designated routes (152 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Mountain Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Cold Brook Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 7.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Sunrise Ridge Campground | Private campground | 8.0 mi | — | — |
| Hidden Lake Campground and Resort | Private campground | 8.0 mi | — | — |
| Cottonwood Springs Campground | Private campground | 9.6 mi | — | — |
| Cottonwood Springs Campground | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 9.7 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. National Park Service. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.