There is one campground and no lodging within Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. There are, however, lodging options outside the park ranging from rentals to B&Bs to hotel/motel rooms at both Hot Springs and Custer, South Dakota. Custer is the larger of the two towns.
When making your lodging decision, it’s always prudent to read reviews from previous customers. Travelocity.com is a good place to start.
A tent set up at a site in Elk Mountain Campground, Wind Cave National Park / Kurt Repanshek
The Elk Mountain Campground in Wind Cave is open year-round, offering 64 sites (14 tent-only, 50 RV-only), including 2 wheelchair-accessible campsites (#17 and #49). These campsites may be reserved 6 months ahead using recreation.gov May – September 30th. During the off-season, only sites 15 through 35 are available. The cost is $24 per night, credit or debit card only (no cash). Senior/Access passholders receive a half-price discount.
There are also 2 group sites accommodating 9 – 30 people at $45 per night.
Maximum length for RVs/Trailers is 40 feet (12.19 m) but not all sites will accommodate that length.
Flush toilets and drinking water are available spring through early fall. Fees are half price when water is not available.
