Sightseeing & food
| Location | Custer, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $30/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (182 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 83 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, sewer |
| RV sites | 19 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More South Dakota RV parks with: Big Rig Sites
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Bismark Lake, not driving.
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
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Bismark Lake is a Recreation.gov campground in SD. It lists 19 RV or RV/tent sites and 1 tent site for rigs up to 74 ft. Listed amenities include a boat ramp and a fishing pier or dock, and pets are allowed.
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Availability not tracked recently on Recreation.gov: availability may have changed, so check availability with the provider. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.
Opens site 002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 003 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 004 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 005 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 006 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 007 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 009 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability not tracked recently on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 021 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 015 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (182 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“This is an excellent campground, centrally located for everything in the Black Hills area. I had site 13, it was level and spacious. the sites are well spaced. pretty location, shaded. Camp host was friendly and helpful. ”
“A great place to camp and enjoy fall colors”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 74 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Forest Recreation Management, Inc
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At about 5,000 feet on the southeast shore of Bismarck Lake, Bismarck Lake Campground sits among scattered aspen groves and Ponderosa pine, with many sites opening onto lake views. The loop holds 20 campsites in total: 19 are configured to accommodate both RVs and tents, while one site is tent-only, and sites are widely spaced for a good measure of privacy. Facilities are straightforward and serviceable picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but electrical hookups are not available and the lake is within easy walking distance via a short footpath and boardwalk that includes fishing piers for anglers. Vehicle access to the campground is reached through Custer State Park from the US-16A corridor east of Custer; for facility-specific questions call (605) 574-4402. The campground is a practical base for a wide range of Black Hills activities: the shoreline trail is popular for morning birding and relaxed picnics, while the lake supports boating, swimming and fishing for rainbow and brown trout, sunfish, smallmouth bass, northern pike and catfish. Beyond the immediate shore, the forest offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and OHV routes on moderate terrain, and ambitious day-hikers can tackle Black Elk Peak the highest natural point east of the Rockies where the old Harney Lookout Tower still stands on bare granite. Nearby day trips include wildlife viewing in Custer State Park, visits to Crazy Horse Monument, Wind Cave and Jewel Cave, and the Needles Highway scenic drive begins only a few miles from the campground. Note that management does not issue refunds for weather-related events; call the number above for the latest access and reservation details.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
| W |
| W |
| $30 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 014 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| XXX standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Bismark Lake. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
