RV rental Bear Butte State Park, SD: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

When you're planning on renting an RV near Bear Butte State Park, there are a few things you need to consider. Because this park is relatively small, there aren't many sites available. All 15 primitive sites are first-come, first-served. As far as the amenities you'll enjoy on your Bear Butte State Park camping trip go, you can expect showers, flushable toilets, and dump stations. There's also a playground for younger children to enjoy during the day. Do keep in mind that from October to the end of April, the showers, flushable toilets, and other water systems might be closed. You can always contact the park to see whether they're up and running beforehand. Bringing pets is another matter. While you can certainly keep your pets confined to your campsite, they're not allowed on the trails. This goes especially for the Summit Trail, which becomes too narrow to safely accommodate both a hiker and a pet. If your pet needs exercise, the park suggests that you take them to the horse camp across from Highway 79.

Outside of Bear Butte State Park, you'll find plenty of things to do in the town of Sturgis and further afield. Within the town itself, motorcycle enthusiasts might find that the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame is a wonderful place to spend some time. If motorcycles aren’t your style and you'd rather explore some history, you can travel down to Fort Meade to see the Fort Meade Museum. This building served as a military installation from when it was built in 1878 until 1944. If you enjoy history, this spot is absolutely a must-see. If you're in the mood to experience more of what nature has to offer, you might want to consider visiting the Petrified Forest of the Black Hills. This beautiful natural area is quite close to the Black Hills National Forest, but the petrified forest offers a unique experience that you can't find anywhere else. Walk among ancient trees transformed into stone, then check out the fossils and informative displays in the museum which explain how these trees came to be. Considering that there are no hookups at the campground for your camper rental, you'll want to make sure that you're stocked up on supplies. Thankfully, the town of Sturgis is located about six miles southwest of the park. This sizable town is a convenient place to take care of all your gas, food, and shopping needs before setting up camp at Bear Butte State Park. You can also expect the restaurants in the area to have an American menu, although there are a handful of local specialties.