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    Big Pine Campground

    4.7 (67 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Marybeth T.

    What a gem! We stayed here for 3 nights while exploring Custer and Custer State Park. It's a beautiful campground with many "Big Pines"! I was worried about maneuvering our rig through the trees to our site but our 45' Fifth-Wheel made it just fine. Our site had plenty of room for us as well. The nights were peaceful and we heard just a bit of road noise during the day. No biggie at all! The owners and employees really care about this campground and making sure the guests have a great experience. We will most definitely stay here again next time we're in Custer!

    Kristen F.

    Thank you for a wonderful week! We camped here with our three children and small dog for a week in July. Such a clean, well-run campground. On the quiet side which was great for our family. Clean bathrooms, laundry facility, free delivery of firewood, ice, even beer! Two very small little playgrounds but my kids loved playing with other children while we were cooking dinner. About 25 minutes drive to the western entrance to Custer state park where we spent all our time. Nice big campsites surrounded by giant pines - you can see all your neighbors but didn't feel too close at all. Awesome home away from home!

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    Joe K.

    Stayed here during Sturgis rally away from the action. Family friendly and have have quiet times. The bathrooms were very clean. Jenifer and the staff in the office was great. Firewood delivered to your site when you arrive. Ice on premises. We did the primitive sites Lot77. It was perfect. If you are passing through you need to stay here. Ask me a question if you need info. All rv's are also on site with hook up.

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    Cheri B.

    This is a wonderful place! We stayed an extra 3 days for a total of 8. It is clean, quiet and comfortable. Big Pine is also close to everything awesome in the Black Hills. The hosts/owners are amazing and helpful. I highly recommend

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    Christopher M.

    We stayed for a month at the wonderful Big Pine Campground in May and June of 2014. The campground could be classified as "classic" in that it does not have any of the bells and whistles of many modern RV resorts but given the quaint, rustic nature of South Dakota's Black Hills region in general, I couldn't imagine a more fitting place to stay. The park is located off a main road about 2.5 miles west of the center of the little town of Custer. While the campground is located close to the road, we rarely heard any traffic noise (just the occasional truck). While we were staying here, there was some minor noise from occasional logging throughout the Black Hills National Forest (which encompasses the entire region). However, normally all we heard was the friendly hello from the hosts and our neighbors and the gentle winds rustling through the pines. If you're still and quiet, you will see the abundant wildlife in the area. For many mornings, we were visited by a small herd of deer. They would slowly make their way up the small valley that winds up through the campground. If you are so inclined, there are many outdoor activities to keep you occupied. Of course, there is Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse Monument, the Black Hills and Badlands, Devils Tower (a bit of a drive), and Custer State Park (our personal favorite), but there are also countless day trips throughout the region. As other reviewers have mentioned, the owners, Ron and Angie (and their puppies too), are incredibly welcoming and helpful. We would have been very satisfied with our stay even without their hospitality and friendship but their charismatic personalities pushed our experience over the top. While Custer, South Dakota is a bit out of the way for most travelers, this is a campground we would significantly alter our plans to visit again. In short, we loved it here and will absolutely stay again! Links: Big Pine Campground: http://www.bigpinecampground.com/ Custer, South Dakota: http://www.visitcuster.com/ Black Hills National Forest: http://www.fs.usda.gov/blackhills Mount Rushmore: http://www.nps.gov/MORU/planyourvisit/index.htm Crazy Horse Monument: http://crazyhorsememorial.org/ Black Hills and Badlands: http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/ Devils Tower: http://www.nps.gov/deto/index.htm Custer State Park: http://gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/custer/ NOAA Weather Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=43.76664916700048&lon=-103.59880685199965&site=all&smap=1#.VHIzfMm9ZK0 Our Travel Blog: http://comewanderwithus.com

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    David B.

    We are full-timers and have visited 100's of campsites around the country and we can say without a doubt you will not be disappointed at all. Perfect location to base camp as you visit the surrounding tourist spots. Quiet, peaceful, clean, great power, great facilities, great hands-on owners and did I mention quiet? If you like swimming pools, cable tv and concrete then this is not the place for you but if you enjoy "camping" with everything you need to enjoy yourself (the reason you bought you rv) then you have to stay here. Tell Ron and Angie that David & Toni said so!

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    Mary M.

    We stopped here after a very long drive from California. This place was clean, affordable, and super adorable. The showers and bathrooms were right next to cabin and were also clean and the showers were exactly what we needed after a long drive. In the morning before we hit the road again we spoke to the owner and he recommended an adorable place for breakfast just up the road. I would definitely recommend this place. They were super friendly and the place was awesome!

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