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Black Hills Trailside Park Resort
Overview
Black Hills Trailside Park Resort offers a premier camping experience situated in what is known as the Heart of the Hills. This family-owned destination provides a balanced mix of modern conveniences and scenic natural beauty, making it a standout choice for travelers exploring Western South Dakota. The resort emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere where the spirit of the Old West meets contemporary hospitality, ensuring that every visitor feels at home while parked in the shadow of granite peaks.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in the charming town of Hill City, SD, the park boasts a unique location directly adjacent to the historic George S. Mickelson Trail. The property is nestled along the scenic banks of Spring Creek, offering a tranquil atmosphere where guests can listen to the rushing water or catch a glimpse of the 1880 Train passing by in the distance. Its central location makes it one of the most accessible points for navigating the winding roads of the Black Hills National Forest.
Amenities & Park Features
The resort is designed with modern RVers in mind, featuring spacious full hookup sites that accommodate big rigs with ease. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring for traditional evening gatherings under the stars. The park features exceptionally clean facilities, including modern laundry services and heated restrooms to ensure comfort throughout the camping season. A well-stocked general store provides essential supplies, while the direct access to the 109-mile multi-use trail allows for immediate outdoor recreation right from your doorstep.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Staying at this resort puts you within minutes of some of the most iconic American landmarks. Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the Crazy Horse Memorial are both a short drive away, allowing for easy day trips. Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to Custer State Park, famous for its roaming bison herds and the Needles Highway. For those looking for local culture, the downtown Hill City strip offers boutique shopping, local wineries, and fine art galleries, all easily accessible from the park.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an ideal match for active families and outdoor enthusiasts who plan to spend their days biking, hiking, or exploring the local trail systems. Its central location also appeals to travelers who want a high-end basecamp to see all the major monuments without long daily commutes. If you value a well-maintained, big-rig friendly environment with immediate trail access and a peaceful creek-side setting, this resort is an excellent choice for your South Dakota adventure.
Amenities
- Tenting
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Lodge Rooms
- Sites
- Recreational Facilities
- Rentals
- Facility
- Internet
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- Cabins/Cottages/Tiny Houses
- On-Site Rentals
User Reviews
Martha G
We had a pop-up camper van so we were parked in the tent loop. Carrie, Larry and Heather were very helpful with suggesting a more shaded site when we first called to make reservation, and their customer service and friendliness was superb with changes we made. Bathrooms and showers (all with doors) were very clean. No other camping bathrooms were as clean. While the location was a bit noisy with being close to the main road; you can't beat the location for getting immediately right on the Mickelson Trail. The office is seconds from the Mick. My husband, and I had our own bikes, others rented e-bikes. The office sold the required pass to be on the Mick. We will return to this location for our future Mick rides!
Trina White
We had spot 29 which was an upgrade. It didn't seem like upgrade to me, seemed like the all the others. We had to back in with a 35ft 5th wheel toy haul. If someone has the spot in front of the registration office, it can be difficult. The park is pretty serious about dogs on leashes, I wish they had a dog park. We probably wont go back because of the dog space. Our friends stayed in a cabin, which looked very nice. We did enjoy a cocktail on the covered desk of the cabin.
d b w
We have stayed there now, 2 summers in a row and plan a return in following years. Our first visit was booked into a cabin, a great setup for a couple wanting a campground experience yet having a cozy bed to fall back into at the end of the day. Cooking is done on an outside grill, and camp fires just off your porch always end the day. The internet is available with great connectivity for any needs to stay in touch with the real world Our second visit included one of our siblings family as well so we booked the suite- wow, a full size kitchen, dinning area, living area with lots of room in the two bedrooms. A real "top notch hotel" experience at a camp ground in a wonderful part of the world. Of course the campground help remembered us from the first visit, and were there for our every need. It was good to see this site expanded for more RV parking from our last visit, and expect this location to be a long term go to when ever venturing into the Black Hills
Roman Gershkovich
The people who served us were very nice. There is WiFi, not just good toilets and showers, but great ones, a laundry and free coffee during office hours. Those were the pros. Now the cons. It's more like an RV parking lot than a campground. No privacy at all. The location is convenient if you plan to visit Mount Rushmore and stay at this campground for a couple of days, but it is right next to a busy and noisy road. So, I wouldn't choose this campground for a long-term camping trip at all.
Dana Gilbreath
One of our favorite campgrounds. Always clean and well maintained. Staff is really nice. Love the large showers in in bath house with private rooms. And I feel like there is always enough hot water. Friends stayed in a cabin. It was nice too. The only issue they had was running out of hot water after 10 min in the shower. We were in our camper. Great place to visit. And the prices are great. We come up and stay here every summer. 4 years now.
Linda Stevenson
This is a great place for a reasonable cost for accessing the UTV trails and the Michelson Bike Trail. I agree if you are wanting to just camp instead of play all day you probably better to find one off the road. The best part for us was meeting Glenda who help guide us to finding all the beautiful trails and helped us extend our stay so we could play everyday in this beautiful area. Thank you we totally enjoyed it.
Todd Thrower
We stayed here for 4 nights. The restrooms and bath house were the cleanest I have ever seen at a campground. They provided small bottles of shampoo , conditioner, and soap. The campsites were clean and orderly. The wrought iron table and chairs are much nicer than the standard picnic tables you get at other sites. The only thing that could have been better is the access to the mountain stream that runs through the campsite. This was grown up with tall grass and was not accessible. Close access to Mt. Rushmore and Sylvan Lakes in Custer State Park.
Heather Allenby
NOT an RV park, it’s a parking lot on side of highway. We have stayed in over 75 RV parks this year and this one is by far the biggest joke. They should be ashamed what they charge. Trailer doesn’t fit. Had to practically drive on top of fire pit to be able to get slides out. Others were parked on side of road. Way to many other options to choose this nightmare.
Anthony Sawicki
Very rustic but a great place to hang out. Lots of stores around to do your shopping.
Marion Wells
The hosts were wonderful and provided us with very comfortable accommodations in their lodge while we were riding the Mickelson Trail.