Blue Bell Campground

The Blue Bell Campground in Custer State Park, South Dakota, offers campers a serene wooded setting with convenient amenities and access to outdoor adventures. Nestled among tall ponderosa pines, this campground combines a rustic charm with modern comforts, featuring 31 sites accommodating both tents and RVs. Its natural surroundings, coupled with amenities like clean restrooms, showers, picnic tables, and fire rings, create an inviting atmosphere for families, couples, or solo travelers seeking a peaceful retreat.

Its prime location along SD Highway 87 places campers within reach of Custer State Park’s Wildlife Loop Road, nearby hiking trails, and the picturesque Legion Lake. The adjacent Blue Bell Lodge enhances the experience with dining options, a convenience store, and unique activities such as horseback riding and a hayride with a chuck wagon dinner. For those seeking a more secluded stay, tent-only sites offer enhanced privacy.

Just a short drive from the campground, you’ll find attractions like Wind Cave National Park and opportunities for fishing and wildlife spotting along Grace Coolidge Creek. The Blue Bell Campground is an excellent choice for those looking to reconnect with nature while enjoying the distinctive character of the Black Hills region.