Custer Crossing Family Campground in the Black Hills on US-385 near Deadwood, SD

22036 Hwy 385, 15 miles south of Deadwood, SD

Your Black Hills Trail Basecamp Fuel Up, Ride Out, Come back Fed.

Custer Crossing is a campground with full-hookup RV sites, camping cabins and tent sites at 22036 Hwy 385 in the central Black Hills, about 15 miles (25 minutes) from Deadwood, 29 miles (40 minutes) from Sturgis and 33 miles (55 minutes) from Mount Rushmore. A restaurant, store, fuel and propane are on site. Check open dates and book at Campspot.

Cabins Each Cabin comes with 2 Queen Beds and both A/C and Heat RV Sites Full Hookups with Water, Sewer, Electric, Showers and Restrooms On-Site Fan Favorite Amenities Wifi, Showers, UTV Rentals, Gas Pump On-Site, Convenience Store Award Winning Restaurant Home of the Biggest Burger in South Dakota

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Where is Custer Crossing?

At 22036 Hwy 385, about 15 miles south of Deadwood in the central Black Hills, between Deadwood and Pactola Reservoir.

Why travelers say yes

Less running around. More Black Hills.

Custer Crossing is not just a place to park. It is the practical, friendly launch point for families, rally riders, road trippers, and weekend explorers who want the essentials handled without driving back into town.

Arrive with Convenience

RV sites include water, sewer, electric, showers, and restrooms on-site.

Eat Award Winning Food

Custer's Last Meal serves beers, burgers, steaks, daily specials, and a full menu along with South Dakota's Biggest Burger!

Restock Fast

Fuel, Propane, Ice, Beer, Firewood, Full Convenience Store, Hot Showers, and Laundry are all just a few steps away.

Adventure easy

UTV rentals and Black Hills attractions are built into the same trip.

Choose your stay

Three simple ways to make Custer Crossing your basecamp.

Rates vary by season and dates. Check live rates and availability on our booking page for exact pricing.

Camping cabin with a front deck at Custer Crossing Family Campground near Deadwood, SD
A camping cabin with a front deck at Custer Crossing. See all photos
Easy comfort

Camping Cabins

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  • Two queen beds, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker
  • Heat and air conditioning
  • Deck, fire pit, picnic table
  • Bring bedding or rent bedding as an add-on
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Children in a tent with the family dog beside the woods at Custer Crossing Family Campground
Tent camping at Custer Crossing; dogs are welcome. See all photos
Classic camping

Tent Sites

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  • Picnic table and campfire ring
  • Clean bathrooms and hot showers
  • Dog-friendly campground
  • Store, cafe, ice, and supplies onsite
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Everything close

Small-town Hospitality with the High-Value Amenities Road Travelers Actually Need

Everything you need all in one place.

Clean Bathrooms and Hot Showers On-Site Laundry Fully Stocked Convenience Store Cleanest Water in the Black Hills 91 Octane Premium Gas Station Wi-Fi Across Park Biggest Burger in South Dakota Dog Friendly

Rent, ride, refuel

Turn your Stay into the Trip Everyone Remembers

Enjoy our location centrally located near the most popular trails in the Black Hills. Experience the trails like never before by renting our side by sides for either a couple of hours or the full day.

Central to the big reasons people come here

How far is camp from Deadwood?

Deadwood is about 15 miles, roughly 25 minutes, north of camp on Hwy 385. Downtown Sturgis is about 29 miles (40 minutes) and Mount Rushmore about 33 miles (55 minutes).

Custer CrossingYou are here
Deadwood15 mi
Sturgis29 mi
Mount Rushmore33 mi
Crazy Horse38 mi
Deadwood Dining, history, gaming, and nightlife about 15 miles (25 minutes) north.
Black Hills Trails Black Hills National Forest trails; rent a UTV on site.
Sturgis About 29 miles (40 minutes) to downtown Sturgis.
Mount Rushmore About 33 miles (55 minutes) from camp.
Crazy Horse About 38 miles (1 hour 5 minutes) from camp.
Approximate drive times from Custer Crossing, 22036 Hwy 385 (public map data; traffic, weather, road work and Rally week change these)
DestinationMilesDrive time
Deadwood15 mi25 min
Sturgis (downtown)29 mi40 min
Mount Rushmore33 mi55 min
Pactola Reservoir (visitor center)13 mi20 min
Lead15 mi25 min
Mickelson Trail, Dumont Trailhead11 mi35 min (gravel roads)
Hill City27 mi40 min
Rapid City (downtown)28 mi45 min
Spearfish31 mi45 min
Keystone31 mi45 min
Custer State Park (nearest entrance, Hwy 16A)32 mi55 min
Needles Highway, Needles Eye Tunnel37 mi1 hr
Crazy Horse Memorial38 mi1 hr 5 min
Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)39 mi1 hr 5 min
Wind Cave National Park visitor center61 mi1 hr 35 min

What can you stay in here?

You can stay in about 20 full-hookup RV sites, about 11 camping cabins, or tent sites. Custer Crossing Family Campground is located at 22036 Hwy 385, Deadwood, SD 57732, in the Black Hills near Deadwood, Sturgis, and Mount Rushmore. We offer about 20 full-hookup RV sites, about 11 camping cabins, and tent sites, plus Custer's Last Meal restaurant on-site, Custer's Last Store and Gas with fuel and propane, UTV rentals, Wi-Fi across the park, and dog-friendly camping. Book online through Campspot.

Ways to stay at Custer Crossing (live rates and open dates are on the booking page)
Stay typeHow manyWhat is includedBring
Full-hookup RV siteAbout 20Water, sewer and electric hookups, fire pit, picnic tableYour RV; email your rig length before you book
Camping cabinAbout 11Two queen beds, heat and A/C, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, deck, fire pitBedding, or add a bedding rental
Tent siteNot publishedPicnic table, campfire ringTent and gear

Guests in every stay type can use the hot showers, laundry, Custer's Last Meal restaurant, and Custer's Last Store and Gas (fuel, propane, ice, firewood). Check live rates and open dates.

See every amenity on one page: campground amenities.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Custer Crossing from Deadwood?

About 15 miles, roughly 25 minutes, south of Deadwood on Hwy 385.

What kinds of stays does Custer Crossing have?

About 20 full-hookup RV sites, about 11 camping cabins, and tent sites.

When is the campground open?

Custer Crossing is open April 15 to November 1. Book online through Campspot.

More answers on our campground FAQ.

About Custer Crossing

About Custer Crossing Family Campground

Custer Crossing Family Campground is a family campground at 22036 Hwy 385, about 15 miles south of Deadwood, SD, in the central Black Hills. The campground is open April 15 to November 1.

We have about 20 full-hookup RV sites, about 11 camping cabins, and tent sites. Custer's Last Meal, our on-site restaurant and home of the Burger Challenge, and Custer's Last Store and Gas, with fuel, 91 octane premium, propane, ice, and supplies, are right on site. We also have clean bathrooms with hot showers, laundry, Wi-Fi across the park, and UTV rentals, and dogs are welcome.

Our goal is an atmosphere where every guest feels at home, whether you stop in for a meal or supplies or stay a while to explore the Hills. Questions? Email custercrossings@gmail.com.

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