About 11 camping cabins on Hwy 385
Camping Cabins Near Deadwood, SD
Get the campground experience without hauling a camper or pitching a tent. Our cabins sit about 25 minutes from Deadwood in the middle of the Black Hills.
A cabin base for your Black Hills trip
Plenty of travelers searching for cabins near Deadwood want something simpler than a hotel and easier than a tent. Custer Crossing Family Campground has about 11 camping cabins at 22036 Hwy 385, about 15 miles (roughly 25 minutes) south of Deadwood, between Deadwood and Pactola Reservoir.
You get mornings in the pines and evenings by the campfire, with a restaurant, a camp store, and Wi-Fi a short walk away. It's an easy choice for families, couples, and first-time campers who want the outdoors without buying gear.
What to know before you book a cabin
Cabin layouts, bedding, and what to bring can vary. Before you pack, check the cabin description on the booking page for your dates, and read our FAQ. If a detail matters to your trip, confirm it when you book instead of assuming.
Cabin pricing changes by season and date. The booking page always shows the current rate, and you can also see our rates page.
Around camp
- About 20 full-hookup RV sites, about 11 camping cabins, and tent sites
- Custer's Last Meal, our on-site restaurant (see the menu page)
- Camp store, fuel, and propane right at the entrance
- UTV rentals on site
- Wi-Fi across the whole park
- Dogs welcome (dog-friendly camping details)
Days out from your cabin
- Deadwood: historic Main Street, Mount Moriah Cemetery, and museums, about 25 minutes away.
- Lead: the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center overlooks the Homestake Mine's open cut, also about 25 minutes away.
- Pactola Reservoir: about 20 minutes south, with a swim beach, boat launches, a marina, and trout fishing.
- Mount Rushmore and Keystone: roughly 55 and 45 minutes away. See camping near Mount Rushmore.
- Crazy Horse Memorial and Hill City: roughly 1 hour 5 minutes and 40 minutes away.
- Spearfish: roughly 45 minutes away and the gateway to Spearfish Canyon.
Drive times from camp
- Deadwood and Lead: about 15 miles, roughly 25 minutes
- Pactola Reservoir: about 13 miles, roughly 20 minutes
- Sturgis: about 29 miles, roughly 40 minutes
- Rapid City: about 28 miles, roughly 45 minutes
- Hill City: roughly 40 minutes; Keystone: roughly 45 minutes
- Mount Rushmore: about 33 miles, roughly 55 minutes
- Crazy Horse Memorial: about 38 miles, roughly 1 hour 5 minutes
- Spearfish: roughly 45 minutes
- Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP): roughly 1 hour 5 minutes
Cabin trip ideas
A Deadwood weekend: check in, eat at Custer's Last Meal, spend Saturday in Deadwood and Lead, and save Sunday morning for Pactola on the way out.
A family week: use the cabin as home base for Rushmore, Crazy Horse, the lake, and a UTV ride, then come back to the same bed every night.
Bringing the dog? We're dog-friendly. See dog-friendly camping for details before you book.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many cabins does Custer Crossing have?
We have about 11 camping cabins.
How far are the cabins from Deadwood?
About 15 miles, or roughly 25 minutes, south of Deadwood on Hwy 385.
Is there a place to eat near the cabins?
Yes. Custer's Last Meal is our on-site restaurant, and the camp store carries basics.
Do the cabins have Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi covers the whole park, including the cabin area.
How do I check cabin availability?
Book online. The booking page shows open dates, cabin details, and exact rates.
More answers on our campground FAQ.
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