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On I-90 Exit 98. Self-contained RVs only. No sewer or water on sites. Gas station on property. Military Museum and gift shop under construction. Water available.

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West of Hwy 79 1 mile, on Bear Butte Lake, 16 non-electric sites. Wheelchair accessible fishing dock. Bullheads, crappies and northern pike. Camping & Fees: $8/site. 16 sites (all non-electrical). Horse Camp: $10/site. 4 sites (all non-electrical). No showers. 44.461108 -103.434219 http://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/bear-butte/

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$10/Night for single unit 8 sites, Remote and quiet Black Hills National Forest Elevation: 6500 Usage: Light Water: Potable Water Restroom: Vault Toilet (1) Operating Days: 170 Total Capacity: 10 Directions: On Wyoming/South Dakota border NW of Hill City US Forest Service Black Hills National Forest 1019 N. 5th Street Custer, SD 57730 605-673-9200

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First 3 days free then $7.00 per night – Coordinates courtesy of MovinSue

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RV parking and hookups available

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Like an oasis on the prairie, Burke Lake Recreation Area sits next to a 25-acre lake which is surrounded by trees. Whether boating, kayaking or canoeing, visitors enjoy this lake that averages only eight feet in depth. Native and introduced prairie grasses and wildflowers abound in the 206-acre park, and wildlife of all kinds inhabit [...]

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Exit 332 off I-90. For an overnight stay it’s hard to beat Cabelas. The store itself is worth seeing with all the fish and wildlife displays. It’s an asphalt parking lot specifically for RV’s and big rigs. I believe I saw a dump station too.

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Located near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, the Cedar Pass Campground has 96 level sites with scenic views of the badlands formations. Camping fees are $10 per night and can be paid at the automated fee machine, located at the campground’s entrance. The fee machine will issue a camping permit. Cold running water, flush toilets, [...]

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Clear Lake actually has two parks. The City Park is located in the city proper. It is adjacent to the pool, has water and a dump station. Electricity is limited to 20 AMP. N44.759792 W96.6829254 Ulven Park is located on the lake off Memorial Drive outside the city. Is has about 16 sites, each with [...]

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The City of Colman manages the Campground on the south side of Highway 34 at the east edge of Colman. Campsites include electrial hookup, bathroom and shower for a $10 daily fee. Instructions are posted as you enter the park.

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I am not sure of the exact price but the sign looks to say: $6.00 per night hookup fee The East Park is located two blocks east of Iowa Avenue (Highway 47) on Second Street and has playground equipment, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, camping sites with electric hookups, and is home to the ice [...]

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Donations accepted.

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Below dam east side of the spillway. There are lots of trees. The sites are large. Nice showers

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City requests a donation. – Coordinates courtesy of MovinSue

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Hi Free electric is always nice marionsd@gwtc.net

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Hi, I’m not sure what services are available.

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Lake Hiddenwood Recreation Area is located just a few miles from Selby. The first European settlers named the area because no trees were visible until they reached the crest of the hills overlooking the valley. Camping: 14 sites (7 electrical).

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Located along U.S. Highway 281, Armour’s Lions Park features many amenities perfect for a weekend getaway or family reunion. The park has two picnic shelters, 10 camping pads, two cabins and a bathhouse. There’s also plenty of green space, a sand volleyball court and playground facilities for the kids. The park’s restroom and shower facilities [...]

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The campground is free for three nights and then $5 a night after that. Electric hook–ups are available on six large sites and water from a shared source. A free dump station is nearby. The pads are gravel, dirt and grass. If you are a music lover there is a wonderful local museum of some [...]

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Free for non-electrical spots but if electricity is needed the cost is just $5.00 per night. Back in sites only.

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Located off Highway 45 going west toward the north end of town. Signed with a “Tent” sign and arrow west. Two-day limit but I think you could stay longer if you asked. I think it is just to prevent seasonal camping as a place to live vs. a few days stay by an RVer. Donation [...]

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Free for non-electrical spots but if electricity is needed the cost is just $5.00 per night. A drop box is located on site for anyone needing to pay for spots. This campground offers a scenic view of Lake Arlington and Nordland Isle.

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24 sites. primitive. 1 mile to Water and dump site Playground, picnic shelter, swimming beach, boat ramp, fish cleaning table. Gravel road for about 1 mile on east side of Sharpe Lake

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Free RV camping in the Custer National Forest Four campsites Pack in pack out Water: 1 hand pump Toilets: Vault Elevation: 3281′ Operating Days: 244 Total Capacity: 25 Directions: To get to Reva Gap Campground from Broadus, take the US-212 east. Passing through Wyoming. Entering South Dakota. Turn left at US-85 north (signs for Buffalo). [...]

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This is a national forest campground about 13.5 miles south of Deadwood , South Dakota. One small section of road , which goes down to the lake and beach , is opened all year. There are about 10 campsites along this road. Most of them are back in and not very long or level. Each [...]

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The paved RV lot has electric only at the sites for $10.67, and there is water and a dump station at the end of the lot. Or you can park for free without any hookups in the casino lot.

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This “primitive camping” area in Badlands National Park caters to tenters, but it can accommodate smaller RVs. The road makes big loop with parking all around the inside, and tent sites and picnic tables in the middle. Bison wander the area grazing. There is an area designated for horse use.

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Enjoy quartzite rock formations along Split Rock River and interesting architecture of the WPA (Works Progress Administration of the 1930′s) featuring a dam with waterfall, bathhouse, bridges and rock wall with flower garden. The quartzite used in the structures was hand quarried locally. Primitive camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, picnicking are just some of the activities [...]

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New Playground Equipment Picnic Shelters Free Camping (donation for upkeep) with 8 electrical sites and showers. lakepreston@mchsi.com

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Small city park. 30 amp and water. No dump, no shower, old-style toilets. Free and not aware of any limits. 3 spots only.

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The City Park is a block off of US Hwy 281 has electrical hookups for camping and lots of room in which to relax or run and play. There are also horseshoe pits and volleyball poles in the park. GPS approximate

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Site is unconfirmed. Proceed with care. – Coordinates courtesy of MovinSue

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Site is unconfirmed. Proceed with care. – Courtesy of MovinSue

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