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If you are looking for a great place to go RV camping in the Black Hills National Forest, you're going to love the Beaver Lake Campground. Not only is this Custer campground impeccable, but the surrounding area is stunning. This RV park offers two heated pools, a water slide, a rec room for large gatherings, a playground for the kids, horseshoe pits, tetherball, volleyball, and a selection of lawn games on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you need supplies, the main office also has a store where you can buy groceries, RV parts, and maps of the best places to go in the Black Hills. While you're here, you can fill your propane tanks, dump your gray/black water tanks, or use the free Wi-Fi to stay in touch with the rest of the world.At Bear Lake Campground, there are pull-through sites, room for big rigs, 30 and 50 amp electrical service, sites with full hookups including cable TV, and the park is pet-friendly so you can bring furry friends on vacation too. After a long day at nearby Mount Rushmore or a ride to Sturgis during the yearly motorcycle rally, there are hot showers and a laundry facility.Bear Lake Campground is a wonderful place to go motorhome camping, but there is so much more to do here. You are minutes away from downtown Custer which sits on the edge of Custer State Park, where you will find lakes, great hiking trails, fishing, and more. It's a nice place to visit when you book a Black Hills RV rental. While in Custer, you can rent an ATV, go on hot air balloon rides, enjoy a Jeep safari, or fly over the area in a helicopter. Mount Rushmore, Jewel Cave National Monument, and the Crazy Horse Monument; this area is an amazing place to go camping with an RV.



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The Great Outdoors

Custer State Park covers an incredible 71,000 acres in the Black Hills National Forest and is home to a plethora of wild animals. You never know when you might see a few bison or an elk passing through. Along with Bear Creek Campground, there are several other places to camp in the park, some of which have space for your RV rental. The park is teeming with wildlife and is one of the world's top wildlife destinations. Depending on what time of year your visit, you might catch the Buffalo Roundup during which cowboys and cowgirls round up the herd of 1,300 bison and corral them for veterinary testing and branding.Of course, you can't book an RV in Custer County without taking the 30-minute drive to Mount Rushmore just outside of Rapid City. Be prepared for a steep drive on the roads up to the monument. Finished in 1941, this massive granite carving features the faces of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt. There is also a museum where you can learn about Gutzon Borglum and his son who directed the carvings, see pictures of them as they were being carved, and learn the story behind it. It's a very important place to visit while motorhome camping nearby.To the north is Sturgis, home of the largest gathering of motorcycles in the world during its annual rally. The town is home to the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame. You could spend hours wandering around it, looking at the collection of vintage motorcycles and an incredible collection of memorabilia. Just outside of town is Fort Meade; built in the 19th century, it now houses a museum filled with information and displays. This area is a "must-visit" no matter what time of year you book your RV rental near Bear Lake Campground.

Exploring Custer

Custer is listed as the "oldest town in the Black Hills" and started out as a mining town. As you drive your rental RV into town, the first thing you see is a huge painted buffalo statue. Be sure you grab a few pictures for your Instagram album. In the downtown area, you'll find a selection of souvenir stores, restaurants, and coffee shops. The town was established when gold was discovered here in 1874 and hosts Gold Discovery Days during the last weekend of July.For the history buffs, General Custer and the 7th Cavalry are credited with finding gold here during the Black Hills Expedition. This discovery led to the Black Hills Gold Rush in what was at the time home to the Oglala Sioux. The original settlement was named Stonewall after the Confederate Army's General Stonewall Jackson, but shortly after was renamed Custer after the famous general.Custer has plenty of room to park campervan rentals while you take a drive along the many scenic drives that take you through the Badlands, Custer State Park, and, of course, the Black Hills. No matter what type of outdoor adventure you are looking for after booking your RV rental in Rapid City, you are sure to find it and have a great time. Be sure you spend a little time in Keystone, the gateway to Mt. Rushmore where you will find the Iron Mountain Road, an exciting trip along spiraling bridges and through granite tunnels.


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Questions about RVs?

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What type of RV should I choose?

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Start by determining how many people are planning to travel with you. Going on a solo-journey? Choose a camper van or a teardrop trailer. Bringing the whole family along for the ride? Consider a spacious Class A or five-wheel.

You’ll also want to consider amenities. For example, if you’re planning to cook on the road, you’ll want a kitchenette. If your campground doesn’t have public restrooms, you’ll want to search RVs with bathrooms. Check out full descriptions of our models to help you decide here.


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Do the RVs have bathrooms?

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Yes. Class A’s, Class B’s, and Class C’s and five-Wheels typically have bathrooms. Depending on where you plan on camping, you’ll want to double-check the availability of restrooms if selecting a rig without a bathroom. Nervous about renting an RV with a bathroom? Owners can help show you how to clean the tank or will offer to do it for you for a fee.


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How does check-in work?

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Once an Owner approves your RV reservation, you can coordinate a time to pick up your rig or have it delivered to your doorstep or campsite. At that point, the owner will do a key exchange with you and walk you through the RV and answer any questions you might have.