Bismark Lake Campground

115 reviews

Custer, SD 57730, USA
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Bismark Lake Campground Introduce

Bismark Lake Campground offers a serene and picturesque destination for campers seeking an authentic outdoor experience. Nestled in the heart of South Dakota's natural beauty, this campground provides a perfect blend of nature, comfort, and adventure. Whether you're pitching a tent, bringing your RV, or simply looking to explore the great outdoors, Bismark Lake Campground is the ideal choice for families, adventurers, and nature enthusiasts alike.

Located in Custer, SD, Bismark Lake Campground is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, including rolling hills, dense forests, and the sparkling waters of Bismark Lake. The campground offers a variety of campsites to suit every camper's needs, from primitive camping spots for those who enjoy roughing it to fully equipped sites with utilities and hookups for RVs.

Service Items: Bismark Lake Campground provides essential facilities such as restrooms, clean pit toilets, and potable water. The campsites are well-maintained and level, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors. Additionally, the campground offers trash disposal and recycling services to help keep the environment clean and sustainable.
Characteristics: What sets Bismark Lake Campground apart is its commitment to preserving the natural beauty of the surrounding area while providing a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The site is known for its peaceful setting, making it an ideal spot for stargazing, hiking, and wildlife watching.
Promotional Information: Discover the joy of camping with family and friends at Bismark Lake Campground. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to outdoor adventures, our friendly hosts are here to ensure your stay is enjoyable and hassle-free. Special rates may be available for long-term stays or group bookings – contact us for more details!

Beyond its natural beauty, Bismark Lake Campground is a gateway to exploring the surrounding areas, including nearby national parks and outdoor recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy boating, fishing, and picnicking at the lake, while hiking trails offer access to stunning views of the Black Hills.

Customer Feedback

"Beautiful spot. Saw amazing sunsets every night. The lake is lovely. The kids had so much fun exploring. There is a nesting pair of bald eagles and beavers. The hosts were amazing, so helpful, friendly, and kind."
"This was our kids' first camping experience in a tent. It was just perfect!"
"Best National Park we have been to. Made this our home base as we explored the surrounding areas."
"We stayed on the primitive side. The campsites were all level. Pit toilets were clean and well ventilated."
"We will absolutely return ❣️"

Bismark Lake Campground is more than just a place to stay – it's an experience that connects you with nature, offers endless outdoor activities, and creates lasting family memories. Plan your visit today and discover why Bismark Lake Campground is a favorite among campers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Location

South Dakota Custer County Custer

Customer Reviews

4.0

115 reviews

Douglas Keillor

Aug 27, 2024

Beautiful spot. Saw amazing sun sets every night. The lake is lovely. The kids had so much fun exploring. There is a nesting pair of bald eagles and beavers. The hosts were amazing, so helpful, friendly and kind. This was our kids' first camping experience in a tent. It was just perfect!

Kathy Kehrer

Oct 17, 2024

Best National Park we have been to. Made this our home base as we explored the surrounding areas. We stayed on the primitive side. The campsites were all level. Pit toilets were clean and well ventilated. We will absolutely return ❣️

C T

Oct 04, 2024

Camp hosts were super nice! Bathrooms were immaculate and it was helpful that firewood was sold at the campgrounds. Beautiful views of the lake and convenient location in Custer state park! Dog friendly campground.

Carley Burkinshaw

May 27, 2024

Drove in after leaving Deadwood, doing Needles Hwy and the wildlife’s loop in Custer State Park. #3 was the only site available and let’s just say we scored!! If your tent camping this is a perfect site, you will have to carry everything down the hill but you will have no sight lines to neighbors. We have an RTT so had to go up hill to bed but it was totally worth it!! A small RV would fit as well.

Nancy Needham

Aug 14, 2024

Very nice campground with large, shaded, well kept spaces, level sites, fire pits, picnic table, vault toilets and water available for drinking. Don't allow rv fill of water and no dump available. The hosts Jan and Paul were super friendly, helpful and probably the most on top of it hosts we've encountered in our 2 years on the road! Bismark Lake has a pretty trail by the water and a ramp for small craft only. Five fcfs sites.

Dgv11

May 12, 2025

This place is why we all need to support Federal funding for recreation sites. Beautiful campground, spacious sites, just $10 night (I would support doubling this if spent on trash cans (there are none) and other support). Only about 8 or 10 sites are open though most of the year as the other part of the campground is closed until memorial through Labor Day. This is a shame because it's a beautiful place. No reservations so you have to take your chances but there's a lot of camping in the area. There is one thing that I don't think is appropriate though. The Bob Marshall fishing organization and camp has built a plastic dock on the lake. With a federal permit which is great. But even when and not in use, they have a sign that says that the public cannot go on to that dock. Even though it is Federal land. The federal government should not allow that. If you want to have a dock on the people's land, great but you should not deny access to the public. The Bob Marshall organization should consider changing that sign to be a good Steward of public land.