Heritage Village Campground

The Great Outdoors

Custer State Park will be in your backyard when you're RV camping at the Heritage Village Campground. This state park spans 71,000 acres in the Black Hills and includes Center Lake. There are beaches, a visitor center, scenic drives, multi-use trails, picnic areas with tables and grills, and historic lodges with restaurants. Ranger-led programs and activities are held regularly, including the Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival. Recreational opportunities here include swimming, hiking, biking, boating, bird watching, fishing, hunting, rock climbing, wildlife viewing, nature photography, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, floating water mats, and snowshoes are available for rent.The Black Hills National Forest is also easily accessible with your Crazy Horse camper rental. This national forest covers 1.2 million acres and includes canyons, gulches, rock formations, open grasslands, and lakes and streams. Special areas in the forest include the National Register-listed Hardy Guard Station, Mount Roosevelt Picnic Area, and historic Meeker Ranch. Recreational activities here include caving, target shooting, hiking, biking, climbing, rock and mineral collecting, water sports, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and snowmobiling.The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is perhaps the face of America, and you can see it up close with your rental motorhome near Heritage Village Campground. Plan your visit at the Information Center or the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center, which features museum exhibits, a film, and a book and gift store. Some highlights include the Sculptor’s Studio, the Presidential Trail, self-guided tours, and ranger-led programs and activities. You’ll also enjoy seeing the diversity of native plant and animal species here, such as wildflowers, deer, mountain goats, and chipmunks. The Carvers’ Café offers meals and snacks for visitors’ convenience.

Exploring the Area

You’ll be able to see the Crazy Horse Memorial from the campsites at Heritage Village Campground. This memorial is still in progress and is sometimes referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. It celebrates Native American culture and history. Also on the grounds of the memorial are a welcome center, the Indian Museum of North America, the Native American Educational and Cultural Center, the Indian University of North America, the Laughing Water Restaurant, and a gift shop and museum store. Educational and special events are held regularly, and there is a nightly laser light show in season.You’ll also be near Custer when you camp in an RV near Crazy Horse. Custer is a historically and culturally significant town, and you’ll definitely appreciate all that it has to offer. Some of the top things to do and see here include the museum in the Custer County 1881 Courthouse, Calamity Jane Winery & Mercantile & Coffee Shop, the South Dakota Air & Space Museum, and the Mammoth Site. It’s nestled in the Black Hills, and you can explore the great outdoors at public parks, on hot air balloon or helicopter rides, or on a Jeep safari. Special events that take place here every year include the Custer Christmas Parade, Custer Restaurant Week, Gold Discovery Days, and the Black Hills Sound of Silence Tesla Rally. Check out Visit Custer and the Custer Chamber of Commerce for the latest on local news, happenings, and visitor guides.And if you’re ready for some big-city adventures with your RV rental near the Heritage Village Campground, you can make your way to Rapid City. Some of the highlights here include the Reptile Gardens, Dinosaur Park, Storybook Island, and the Journey Museum and Learning Center. It’s also the starting point for many scenic drives, including the Iron Mountain Road and the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway. Special events that take place here include the Lakota Food Summit, the South Dakota Day of Giving, and the Holiday Celebration & Winter Market. Make sure to visit Travel South Dakota and Visit Rapid City for up-to-date information on area attractions, events, and tourist guides.There are a bar and a camp store right on the RV campgrounds, but if you decide to head out for a taste of the town, you’ll have your choice of classic American cooking, bar and grill fare, burgers, barbecue, pizza, and other temptations. And when it’s time to refill the motorhome rental, you can find both gasoline and diesel fuel easily at any of the area truck stops, service stations, or convenience stores.