Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From Wyoming - US 18 Truck Bypass to US 385. Turn right, go 5 miles east, then 1/2 mile north on Hwy 79.
From Nebraska - US 385: go 1/2 mile north of Junction Hwy 79.
From I-90 - US 16 (Elk Vale Road) to Hwy 79 for 48 miles. Located at mile marker 27.
From US 385 - go through town, then go 5 miles east past Taco Johns to Hwy 79. 1/2 mile north on Hwy 79
GPS: N43.40825. W103.39412.
Enjoy getting away for a camping trip under shady Ponderosa pines in a quiet setting near the beautiful Black Hills when you stay at Hot Springs/ Black Hills KOA Holiday. When you want a great place to rest between busy days of exploring South Dakota, our campground near Hot Springs is exactly what you need.
Enjoy Camping Near the Black Hills
Hot Springs/ Black Hill KOA Holiday is a family-friendly campground in Hot Springs that gives you a perfect starting point to explore the Black Hills. Our campground is right off U.S. Highway 79, putting you in a great position to visit local attractions. Spend the day outside by visiting Custer State Park for hiking, biking, fishing, seeing the buffalo and other local wildlife or horseback riding. If you want to experience more thrills or take some time to cool off, visit Windcave National Park. You and your family can also spend time in the natural hot springs of Cascade Falls, visit Evans Plunge or go for a tour of the Mammoth Site, where you can tour the indoor active dig site and view Ice Age fossils. The Mammoth Site offers self-guided tours, enhanced educational experience, Summer Educational Programs, space and science activities and stay active with an indoor ropes course and laser tag.
Our Campsites
If you want to experience the Black Hills, our campground is open April 1-October 31. We have many campsites you can explore, whether you prefer glamping or traditional camping. Bring your RV to set up at an RV Site with a convenient KOA Patio™. If you have pets, you can bring them with you! Our large dog park is a fenced area so your pets can run around safely. We have pull-thru and back-in RV Sites and can accommodate rigs of all sizes. We also have several lodging options for those who enjoy camping without an RV. Our Deluxe Cabins and Camping Cabins let you choose between luxurious and classic camping to suit your preferences. The Deluxe Cabins have full baths, partial kitchens and a KOA Patio™ to provide the utmost comfort. Our Camping Cabins offer a more traditional camping experience, by not having a kitchen or bathroom. If you want to go back to basics, set up at one of our Tent Sites. You can sleep under the stars while still having access to water and electricity. Our campground near Hot Springs has everything you need for the perfect camping experience.
Campground Entertainment
At Hot Springs/ Black Hill KOA Holiday, campers have plenty of opportunities for fun around the campground. We offer many amenities and entertainment options the whole family can enjoy, such as:
You can also play sports and games with other campers. We have horseshoes, cornhole, ladder ball and bocce ball for fun yard games. Start a game of basketball, volleyball or tetherball for something more active. At the end of the night, join family and friends at our community fire pit for s'mores under the stars
Stay at the Hot Springs/ Black Hills KOA Holiday
Consider staying at the Hot Springs / Black Hills KOA Holiday whenever you're looking for family-friendly campgrounds near the Black Hills. Our sites are fun for campers of all ages, and they're a great way to see everything Hot Springs and the Black Hills have to offer. To start planning your next camping experience, reserve your campsite online today!
Pool/Breakfast: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 80 feet. Your hosts: Thad and Nicole Weiss.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
WHEN: September 6-7, 2024
WHAT: KOA Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 6th at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 7th for FREE*.
WHY: KOA Rewards Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for KOA Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.
* Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one site per a KOA Rewards account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. KOA Rewards discount does apply but not valid with other discounts.
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