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Custer Trail

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Peak Season Single Site: $19 per night.. Custer Trail is a National Forest campground near Hill City, South Dakota.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Hill City, South Dakota

National Forest
Managed by

Custer Trail sits inside Black Hills National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Peak Season Single Site: $19 per night.

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
6,100 ft

44.0269, -103.7994 in Pennington. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Custer Trail?

No. Custer Trail is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Custer Trail?

Camping at Custer Trail costs Peak Season Single Site: $19 per night..

Is there drinking water at Custer Trail?

Yes, Custer Trail has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Custer Trail?

Custer Trail is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Custer Trail

Waterfalls and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Custer Trail, in straight-line miles: Roughlock Falls (waterfall, 23 miles), Spearfish Falls (waterfall, 23 miles), Bridal Veil Falls (waterfall, 27 miles), and Spearfish Canyon (swimming hole, 27 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Season
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Fee
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Season
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Fee
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Season
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Fee
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More campgrounds: camping near Hill City and campgrounds in Pennington.

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First-come, first-served Peak Season Single Site: $19 per night.
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