Custer Crossing Campground

The Great Outdoors

South Dakota is a beautiful state, full of forests, mountains, and other natural landmarks, so don’t be surprised when you fall in love with its landscapes while you're camping at Custer Crossing Campground. Hitting the road in search of pleasant parks and other outdoor getaways is part of the fun when you stay at Custer Crossing, with places like Bear Butte State Park nearby. Called Mato Paha by the Lakota native people, Bear Butte is held sacred, often used as a site for religious ceremonies. Guests can take part in fishing, camping, boating, swimming, and hiking while checking out Bear Butte State Park.Custer State Park is one of the state’s oldest and largest, with countless people pouring in each year to see for themselves. There is no place quite like it, thanks to its large roaming bison herds and its epic scenery. You can hike or bike to historic sites, and camp out overnight in your RV rental if it fits into your plans.Several impressive federal parks and monuments are located close to Rapid City, like Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park. Wind Cave National Park is one of the oldest parks in the country, full of eye-catching gemstones, massive cave formations, large underground chambers, and eerie, pitch-black abysses. Jewel Cave National Monument is considered one of the largest cave systems on Earth, with more than 200 miles of subterranean passages.Badlands National Park is a bit farther away in the center of South Dakota, but surely worthy of a day or two when you have the time. Millions of folks travel to this spectacular place each year to see sacred sites, magnificent rock formations, Martian landscapes, and an eclectic mix of wildlife. You can stay the night in your campervan rental while taking in some of the clearest and most stunning night skies imaginable.

City Sightseeing

Deadwood is the closest village to Custer Crossing Campground, but there is much more to do and see in either Custer or Rapid City, not far from the RV park. The Museum of Geology impresses with its fun-filled tours and collections, containing ancient fossils, rare minerals, gems, and even dinosaur skeletons. People of all ages get a kick out of this insightful institution in Rapid City.The South Dakota Air and Space Museum houses an enormous collection of vehicles, specializing in aviation machinery. Jets, fighters, and bombers from several different military conflicts in United States history call this amazing museum home, so bring the family in for a day of fun and learning.The greatest attractions in western South Dakota are nestled into the Black Hills, known the world over for their impressive art style and sheer magnitude. The Mount Rushmore National Memorial features sculptures of four former US presidents whose likenesses have been chiseled into the side of a mountain. Washington, Roosevelt, Lincoln, and Jefferson can be seen from afar, along with the Crazy Horse Memorial that pays respect to the Oglala-Lakota warrior, and one of the tribe's best leaders.Book a travel trailer rental near Deadwood and prepare for stunning views, excellent outdoor recreation, and lots of interesting attractions. Pull into a site at Custer Crossing Campground, and you'll be in a position to explore the Black Hills region of South Dakota.