Campsite AtlasElk Mountain Campground
Elk Mountain Campground, straddles the edge of a ponderosa pine forest and open prairie, offering unique opportunities to view the diverse flora and fauna of the southern Black Hills. These campsites are available in both forested and open environments. Campsites may be reserved all year through Recreation.gov. Reservations may be made 6 months in advance of your stay and same day reservations are available. . NOTE: This is a cashless campground. Only credit cards will be accepted through Recreation.gov or the Recreation.gov mobile app. Hiking at Wind Cave. View rolling prairie vistas, ponderosa forests, and see wildlife in its natural environment.
Campsites
| RV, no hookups | 30 |
| Standard, no hookups | 19 |
| Tent-only | 14 |
| Host/management | 2 |
| Group tent areas | 1 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 1 |
| Total | 67 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: RV or tent rate when water and flush toilets are available (May - September 30th). Senior (Golden Age)/Access pass holders pay half price. Interagency Annual Park Passes are not applicable for these fees. $24.00 . Campsite Fee - Off-season .
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
The visitor center is 11 miles (18 km) north of Hot Springs off US Hwy. 385, about 1/2 mile (.8 km) west of the highway. Do not rely exclusively on your GPS or Google Maps to find the campground. Routes can be misleading or incorrect. The coordinates for the Visitor Center are N43.55677 W103.47799 . From Rapid City, South Dakota: . Follow SD Hwy.
Campgrounds nearby
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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.