Best Places to RV in South Dakota

Known as “the land of infinite variety”, the state of South Dakota offers something for every type of traveler. Its expansive prairies, low population, and many natural wonders make it one of the best states in the country for RVers.

In this guide, our team of experts at Mark Wahlberg RV will give you the inside scoop on what to add to your itinerary when traveling through South Dakota.

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Badlands National Park

Where to Park the RV: Cedar Pass Campground

Badlands National Park encompasses nearly a quarter of a million acres of prairie lands and mesmerizing layered rock formations. With so much space to roam, this national park is a hiker’s paradise with trails for all skill levels.

As the sun sets below the jagged rock skylines, the beauty of the park only intensifies. The remote nature of the Badlands creates the perfect place for stargazing and nightlife photography.

Custer State Park

Where to Park the RV: Blue Bell Campground

As the oldest state park in South Dakota, Custer State Park is a must-see when you’re RVing through the state. Few places in the world offer the combination of rocky outcrops, lush greenery, and beautiful bodies of water.

For more than 100 years, park-goers have enjoyed an array of activities within the park, including:

• Taking a Buffalo Safari Jeep tour to see the free-roaming bison that call the park home.
• Boating, fishing, and swimming in Sylvan Lake, one of the park’s hottest commodities.
• Soaking up the unique Needles rock formations on Needles Highway and Cathedral Spires Trail.
• Exploring more than 50 miles of trails that take you up shaded mountains and through prairies.

Deadwood, South Dakota

Where to Park the RV: Rush No More RV Resort and Campground

You seem to travel back in time when you step foot into Deadwood, South Dakota, a historic wild western town that shows its age in the most elegant way possible. Visitors were first drawn to the area during the 1870s gold rush.

Today, it’s a hotspot for history and entertainment. Explore the Black Hills Mining Museum and 1880 Train through the Black Hills by day and enjoy the Bodega Casino with the largest slot machine in the world by night.

Sturgis, South Dakota

Where to Park the RV: Days End Campground, Cabins and RV Park

Sturgis, South Dakota, is most well-known for its annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August. Saddle up with 500,000+ other riders from across the country and enjoy 10 days packed with concerts, street-food vendors, and ride after ride.

Even if you can’t make it to the motorcycle rally, the area offers plenty to see. Visit the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame and the Saab Heritage Car Museum before stopping by for a cold one at The Knuckle Brewing Company or Belle Joli Winery Sparkling House.

Wind Cave National Park

Where to Park the RV: Elk Mountain Campground

As the first cave to be designated a national park in the United States, Wind Cave offers an underground experience unlike any other. The unique barometric winds and rare boxwork rock formations not only contributed to the naming of the park but also make it a hotspot for cavers around the world.

There’s much more to explore above ground, though. The park also encompasses nearly 34,000 acres of prairie land that’s home to a variety of wildlife. Hike through the park and get a glimpse at bison, elk, prairie dogs, and more.

Set Out for the Wild West

Ready to hit the road headed for scenic South Dakota? Get the RV tuned up at Mark Wahlberg RV! We’ll make sure your RV is road ready for adventures to come.

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