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Camping, RVs and lodging in Wind Cave

Where to stay in Wind Cave National Park: every campground the park service lists, what it costs, how to book and which take RVs.

The park service lists 1 campground with 64 sites in all.

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
Elk Mountain Campground 64 Both $24 Yes, up to 40 ft water

RVs and trailers

1 of 1 campgrounds take RVs. The longest RV listed is 40 feet (Elk Mountain Campground). 0 campgrounds have electric hookups. None lists a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.

Booking a site

1 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 1 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.

What the park says about reservations at Elk Mountain Campground: “All campsites can be reserved through www.recreation.gov. Payment is by credit or debit card only.”

Campfires

  • Elk Mountain Campground: Fires are allowed in designated fire rings only and must not be left unattended. Extinguish all fires completely before leaving your campsite. Wood collection is not allowed.

Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.

Lodges and cabins

The park service lists no lodges inside this park. Most visitors stay in nearby towns.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Wind Cave?
1, with 64 sites in all.
Can you bring an RV to Wind Cave?
Yes. 1 campgrounds take RVs, up to 40 feet.
Are there hotels or lodges in Wind Cave?
The park service lists none inside the park.