RV rental Jewel Cave National Monument, SD: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Jewel Cave National Monument, SD: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Jewel Cave National Monument offers a unique chance to descend into one of the most beautiful subterranean caves in the United States. The monument is set within sprawling Black Hills National Forest and has been welcoming visitors since 1908. As the name suggests, the walls of Jewel Cave are dripping with sparkling calcite crystals. Guided tours take you deep into the cave and offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the mesmerizing underground world. So far, around 200 miles of the cave network have been surveyed. This is a minuscule three percent of the estimated total length, making Jewel Cave one of the longest known caves in the world.
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Getting Outdoors
Guided tours of Jewel Cave National Monument are a fantastic way to learn about the unique history and geology of the cave. The 20-minute Discovery Talk takes you down an elevator and into a subterranean cavern. From here, you'll descend a metal staircase to a viewing platform that gets you up close with the cave's signature shimmering calcite crystals. The popular Scenic Tour lasts for around an hour and a half and meanders through beautifully lit passageways and chambers.
Camping at Jewel Cave National Monument
Thanks to its setting within Black Hills National Forest, there are plenty of options for RV camping near Jewel Cave National Monument. In total, the forest maintains more than 680 individual sites set across 30 campgrounds and four Ranger Districts. Comanche Park is the closest campground and offers 34 sites set among towering Ponderosa pines.
Exploring the Area
Camping near Jewel Cave National Monument puts you in the heart of enchanting Black Hills National Forest. It occupies more than a million acres and protects a diverse ecosystem of rolling plains, windswept grasslands, and lush evergreen forests. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is the park's signature attraction, featuring the larger-than-life chiseled faces of four iconic U.S. presidents. In Custer State Park, the 18-mile Wildlife Loop Road gets you up close with one of the largest herds of free-roaming bison in North America. You'll also find excellent hiking ranging from leisurely loops to challenging day trips.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Hell Canyon Trail , SDBlack Hills National Forest, SD
- Sunday Gulch Trail, SDCuster State Park, SD
- Lake Sylvan Trail, SDBlack Hills National Forest, SD
- Little Devils Tower Spur Trail, SDCuster State Park, SD
- Saint Elmo Peak Trail, SDBlack Hills National Forest, SD
- Harney Peak South Dakota Highpoint Trail, SDBlack Hills National Forest, SD
- Stockade Lake Trail, SDCuster, SD
- Cathedral Spires Trail, SDCuster State Park, SD
- Lost Cabin Trail, SDBlack Hills National Forest, SD
- Legion Lake Trail, SDCuster State Park, SD
- CampgroundsLocation
- Comanche Park Campground, SDCuster County, SD
- Beaver Lake Campground, SDCuster County, SD
- Custer / Mount Rushmore / Black Hills KOA, SDCuster County, SD
- Custer Crazy Horse Campground, SDCuster County, SD
- Big Pine Campground, SDCuster County, SD
- Fort Welikit Family Campground, SDCuster County, SD
- Custer Mountain Cabins and Campground, SDCuster County, SD
- Broken Arrow Horse and RV Campground, SDCuster County, SD
- Heritage Village Campground, SDCuster County, SD
- Custer's Gulch RV Park & Campground, SDCuster County, SD
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Recent RV rental reviews in Jewel Cave National Monument
Dominic .
July, 2025
Great trip to Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. No issues. Renee was very helpful. Would recommend
Erin G.
July, 2025
Jason & Jen went above and beyond, we had some issues with the generator and propane at the beginning of the trip. Same day issues were reported, they had it completely fixed by EOD. On a holiday weekend. Minor mishaps can happen and they made sure i had a good experience. The bed is super comfy.
David P.
July, 2025
We had a very nice trip to Wind Cave NP, Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. The RV drove very well and the support from Mickey was good.
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