Wind Cave National Park

Campgrounds of Wind Cave

Wind Cave has one developed campground, for the relatively low number of visitors who elect to camp in the park.

Elk Mountain Campground

dollar Size & Cost: 62 sites, $24 per site ($12 in off-season)

calendar Open: All Year

click Reservations: May through September, Online at recreation.gov

marker Location: Near the visitor center on the loop road to the caves area

drink Amenities: Running water, flush toilets, grills and picnic tables – limited in winter

chart Demand: Medium. This campground is the only one in the park, located in open grassland. It is usually easy to find an open site.

Elk Mountain Campground, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
Elk Mountain Campground, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
Elk Mountain Campground, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota
Elk Mountain Campground, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota