Elk Mountain Campground

National Park Service · South Dakota

Elk Mountain Campground in South Dakota. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 58 public campsites we map in South Dakota.

Elk Mountain Campground, straddles the edge of a ponderosa pine forest and open prairie, offering unique opportunities to view the diverse flora and fauna of the southern Black Hills. These campsites are available in both forested and open environments. Campsites may be reserved all year through Recreation.gov. Reservations may be made 6 months in advance of your stay and same day reservations are available. NOTE: This is a cashless campground.

What we know about it

Managed by: National Park Service
Fee: $12–$24/night
Booking: Reservation required
Listed facilities: drinking water, toilets (as published by the agency)
Phone: 605-745-4600
Coordinates: 43.56547, -103.48824

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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