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Hours

Monday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Rafter J Bar Ranch Introduce

Rafter J Bar Ranch is a top-rated campground nestled in the scenic Black Hills region of South Dakota. Located at 12325 Rafter J-Bar Rd, Hill City, SD 57745, this campsite provides an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty and historical attractions of the area. With a range of amenities, including full-hookup sites, laundry facilities, and a swimming pool, Rafter J Bar Ranch caters to both RV enthusiasts and tent campers. The property is conveniently situated near major landmarks such as Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial, making it a perfect spot for outdoor adventures.

The campground operates with extended hours throughout the week, ensuring guests have ample time to enjoy their stay. Whether you're planning a short getaway or an extended vacation, Rafter J Bar Ranch offers a welcoming environment for families, couples, and solo adventurers alike. The facility is known for its clean and well-maintained sites, as well as its commitment to providing exceptional service to all visitors.

One of the standout features of Rafter J Bar Ranch is its location in the middle of pine trees, offering a serene and picturesque setting. The property is also pet-friendly, making it an ideal choice for dog owners traveling with their furry companions. Guests can enjoy walking or biking along the trails that run near the campground, providing ample opportunities to explore the surrounding landscape.

Customer feedback highlights the campground's cleanliness, convenient location, and attentive staff. Many visitors praise the regular maintenance of facilities, including the campfire pits and bathhouses. One guest noted, "Loved being in the middle of pine trees. Very conducive to dogs and clean bathhouse/laundry." Another visitor shared, "We really enjoyed The bike, hiking trail that runs in front of the campground. The campground is centrally located to several area attractions . Would highly recommend this campground to anyone staying in the area."

Rafter J Bar Ranch is more than just a place to stay—it's an experience. With its proximity to major attractions and top-notch facilities, it's no wonder that guests return year after year. Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or family fun, Rafter J Bar Ranch offers something for everyone.

  • Convenient location near Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial
  • Full-hookup RV sites and tent camping options
  • Swimming pool and laundry facilities available
  • Pet-friendly environment
  • Regular maintenance and cleaning services
  • Extensive trail network for hiking and biking

Location

South DakotaPennington CountyHill CityRafter J-Bar Road

Customer Reviews

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Kent Zimmerman
Aug 27, 2024

Recently stayed 7days in the upper campground. Loved it! What a great place. Close and convenient location to many local sites including Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse. Pool was awesome and the staff cared about our needs. Cleaning crew regularly checked on campfire ash cleaning of the pits and sweeping excess pine cones. Loved being in the middle of pine trees. Very conducive to dogs and clean bathhouse/laundry.

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Bill Clark
Sep 24, 2024

My wife and I and other family stayed 5 days here . Everyone loved this camping location and is probably one of the best campgrounds I've ever stayed at. We really enjoyed The bike, hiking trail that runs in front of the campground. The campground is centrally located to several area attractions . Would highly recommend this campground to anyone staying in the area

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Chad Shupe
Aug 30, 2024

This place is incredible! We have stayed at RV parks all over the country and this is number one in our books. They have a beautiful and convenient location. We loved just spending time at the campground and the pancake breakfast was a big hit with the kids! If you are looking for a place to stay in the black hills you can't do better than this!

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Kathy Davis
Aug 27, 2024

Great campgrounds! Lots of space between RVs. Had a nice shady site. Close to many attractions that kept us very busy the 5 days we stayed here. The campground does a pancake and sausage breakfast, so we decided to do that the morning we were leaving, so there was no clean-up to worry about. Highly recommended this awesome campground!

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Carrie Clinard
Aug 25, 2024

We stayed here two nights while visiting the area. Great campground! We had a spot in the Lower Ranch and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The lot was level, large and spacious. It came with a concrete patio with chairs , table and fire pit. We didn’t use the bath houses, but they weren’t too far away. Campground has great amenities such as a pool, hot tub, basketball court, volleyball and plenty of roads to ride your ATV or bike. What I loved most was the big open grass areas. Plenty of wide open space for kids to play or to walk your dog. Campground is minutes away from the town of Custer or Hill City. Both are neat towns with shopping and restaurants. It’s also close to Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave and Custer State Park. Great location for exploring the area.

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sandra hasting
May 13, 2025

Hugh very wooded lovely campground. Centrally located to all the points of interest, Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse.

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lindatmg!gdd clar
Mar 15, 2025

We have camped here many times , it is by far one of the cleanest, and best maintained campground we have ever stayed in. Sites are large, level and easy to back onto. Close to all attractions.

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Lindsey Smith
Sep 02, 2024

This campground is spacious with plenty of room between sites. It is perfectly located in the Black Hills. Close to Mount Rushmore, Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake, Crazy Horse, Hill City, and Custer. This is a well maintained resort with pool and hot tub, playground, and nice store. We will definitely stay here again.