All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

15 of 65 campsites have Trailhead Parking

45 of 65 campsites have Drinking Water (Peak Season)

1 of 65 campsites have Capacity/Size Rating

Picnic table and campsite

Campsite

Woods, picnic table and campsite

Woods, tent and campsite

Fire ring, picnic table, campsite

Picnic table and campsite.

Picnic table, trailer and campsite.

Picnic table, vault toilet and campsite.

Picnic table, fire ring and campsite

Picnic table, fire ring and campsite.

Parking spot and campground

Tent, picnic table and campsite

Fire ring, picnic table and campsite

Water spigot, picnic table, and campsite

Picnic table, woods, and campsite

Picnic table, restroom and campsite

Picnic table, fire ring and

Picnic table, fire ring, woods, campsite.

Picnic table, woods, campsite.

Fire ring, picnic table and campsite.

Picnic Table and campsite

Campsite and woods.

Picnic tables, fire ring, and campsite.

Picnic table, and campsite

Picnic table, fire ring, campsite.

Picnic table, RV, campsite and fire ring.

Grill, picnic table, fire ring and campsite

Picnic table and fire ring

Fire ring, picnic table, restroom, and campsite

Campsite and restroom building

RV and campsite

Picnic table, fire ring, and campsite

Van camper, picnic table, campsite

Tent, picnic table, fire ring and campsite

Picnic table and site

Picnic table, site and tent

Site and fire ring.

Multiple picnic tables, fire ring and group campsite

Parking Area

Group Site 1

Parking area, shelter and picnic tables

Group Site 2

There is a restroom facility located in each camp loop.

Restroom Facilities

There is potable water access seasonally in the campground.

Elk Mountain Water Spigot

The Elk Mountain Campground is a first-come, first-served site. Campers can register the campsite of their choice the day of their stay, and drop their cash payment in the drop box.

Elk Mountain Campground Registration Board

There are two group campsites available to reserve at Elk Mountain Campground.

Elk Mountain Campground Group Campsite

The Elk Mountain Campground is a moderately strenuous, half mile hike through the campground. Leashed pets are welcome on this trail.

Elk Mountain Campground Nature Trail

Each campsite comes with a picnic bench and a fire ring.

Elk Mountain Campsite

The Elk Mountain Campground is located just 1/2 mile from the visitor center.

Campground Sign

Elk Mountain tent campsite

The Elk Mountain Campground at Wind Cave National Park.

Elk Mountain Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
<ul>
<li>Elk Mountain Campground, which straddles the edge of a ponderosa pine forest and open prairie, offers unique opportunities to view the diverse flora and fauna of the southern Black Hills. These campsites are available in both forested and open environments. </li>
<li>This is a cashless campground, only credit cards will be accepted through rec.gov in the summer and through credit card slips in the winter. </li>
<li>We hope you enjoy the reservation process and thank you for considering camping at Wind Cave National Park. </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Elk Mountain Campground Permit Regulations:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>In the peak season (summer), all sites are available. You may book sites in advance or use same-day booking. However, you must reserve and pay for your site on rec.gov before occupying it. </li>
<li>In the off-season( (winter), only B loop sites will be open. Visitors must: Obtain a campsite envelope from the fee kiosk, select a vacant campsite in B Loop, complete envelope information, detach camping permit stub and clip onto campsite number post, enclose credit card payment slip in envelope, seal, and drop into depository (iron ranger). </li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This 63-site campground is open all year with sites available on a reservation basis from May 20th to September 30th. In the off-season, only B-loop is available. Sites 17 and 49 are handicap-accessible. Flush toilets and drinking water are available from late spring through early fall. Fees are half-price when water is not available. Ranger programs are offered most nights in the amphitheater during the summer. Two group campsites are able to be reserved 10 months out. </p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (605) 745-4600.

Elk Mountain Campground, which straddles the edge of a ponderosa pine forest and open prairie, offers unique opportunities to view the diverse flora and fauna of the southern Black Hills. These campsites are available in both forested and open environments. This is a cashless campground, only credit cards will be accepted through rec.gov in the summer and through credit card slips in the winter. We hope you enjoy the reservation process and thank you for considering camping at Wind Cave National Park.

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Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

driveway entry

firepit

hike in distance to site

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

site access

water hookup

Permitted Equipment

tent-0ft

rv-36ft

pickup camper-25ft

pop up camper-25ft

vehicle-25ft

5th wheel-36ft

camper van-25ft

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