Sylvan Lake - Custer State Park — RV Camping in Custer, SD

Sylvan Lake Campground sits within the stunning 71,000-acre Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota, offering RV campers a premier basecamp for exploring one of the region's most celebrated natural destinations. Located along SD-87 near the town of Custer, this scenic campground provides 30-amp electrical hookups, water hookups, flush toilets, and hot showers, making it a comfortable choice for a range of RV setups. Pet-friendly sites with picnic tables and grills allow guests to settle in and enjoy the surroundings. Outdoor enthusiasts will find no shortage of adventure, with direct access to hiking and biking trails, excellent fishing, and water activities on the pristine lake. The broader park hosts rock climbing, horseback riding, birdwatching, and paddling across multiple lakes and waterways. Cultural highlights include the annual Buffalo Roundup, the summer Black Hills Playhouse, and four historic lodges offering dining and guided wildlife excursions. Wildlife sightings — including bison, pronghorn, and elk — are common throughout the park's rolling plains and granite peaks. Sylvan Lake Campground delivers a quintessential South Dakota Black Hills camping experience, combining natural beauty with essential amenities in a truly wild setting.