In the heart of the Badlands you'll find Buffalo Ridge Camp resort where you can go from rustic…read moretent camping, teepee camping, cabins, trailers and the ultimate in glamping camping with the ultimate in RV's. This trip was a boys trip and getting back to basics. We tent camped and occupied campsite #1 that offered the shade of a lone needled tree and a fire pit. The site was clean and well manicured with a good distance away from other campers. Two pools, one for adults, the other children and a hot tub. Ten shower/restrooms that have laundry and a station outside for washing dishes. Overall a very nice campground. My only critique is a little more attention to the restrooms as the garbage was often overflowing. I truly appreciate when a business responds to a review/critique and takes steps measures to make things better. For that, I'm adding a star .

Oh my goodness!! This resort is amazing. All the facilities are spotless and the staff is great…read more Would Highly recommend this spot to camp and enjoy the outdoors.

Nice campground with decent sized areas. Beautiful pines on the edge of town but you still feel…read morelike you're in the woods. The people are attentive and friendly and the restroom is clean and well maintained.

We stayed in site 74, it had a great view and full hook-ups. Beautiful trees, clean bathroom…read more Quiet. Our tow car broke down during our stay and the owner was very helpful to set us up at a repair shop in the area and give us the phone number of the nearest rental car agency.

Shady, level, quiet and so much more. While exploring the…read moreBlack Hills we came to the decision that we would stay only here if we returned. Amenities with full hookup. Real wifi and cable tv. Not over priced like most RV parks. Friendly. You don't need to deliver your trash. They do it for you. What a surprise. Mount Rushmore, Devil's Tower, Deadwood and Badlands National Park. What else could you want?

Had a wonder 4 days at CMCRV. We were there off season and had the whole park to ourselves. Pulled…read morethe rv right next to bathhouse so we had access to water. Filled our onboard tank for dishes. Dave was very friendly and helpful. Park is clean and probably a blast during the summer.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. This campground is on a hillside so some campsites were a…read morebit tricky. We had a site with electric and water. Our friends had full hook up. Set in the trees and away from the main road so it was pretty quiet overall. Showers could use an update but were clean.

Renter Beware! Reserved a specific cabin (#7) for this years 2025 Sturgis Rally. I made the…read morereservation 1 yeat in advance with a deposit. Upon arrival, without notification, they Cabin 7 to someone else. I specifically reserved it for the convenience of easy access and ample room to part both my truck and Harley. When the front desk people told me they moved me to another cabin behind #7, they said someone else needed that cabin because of camping gear and closer trailer access. They cabin they moved me to did not even have enough room for both my bike and truck. When asking for an explanation, Twila, the manager said "I dont like your attitude and if you don't like it, stay somewhere else". Even after reserving a specic cabin with a deposit, they don't care. I traveled all the way from California and Twila knew that finding new accommodations under $1000 a night would be impossible. Never trust the cabin you reserved will be available and be prepared to ask to leave if you dont like it!

Beautiful Park. Very close to many activities including Custer State Park, Wind caves, Needles HW…read moreand Mt. Rushmore. Park had full hook up and very large space between units. Property is well maintained and extremely quiet day and night. Would definitely stay here again Restaurants are only about two miles down the road.

Our go to place in the Black Hills. Stayed here for the 3rd time over July 4th. Beautiful area…read more Nice sites. Clean. Friendly staff. Enjoyed the buffalo burger / brat BBQ and fireworks watch party!!

It's a hidden gem in the woods. Great family vibes from the owners too!…read more Bathrooms are clean, the views are great.

What a wonderful campground. It has lots of trees and the smell of pine mixed with the smell of…read morecooking bacon and campfires is amazing. Steve, the owner, is a gracious and friendly host. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

Sylvan Lake was easily one of the highlights of our trip to South Dakota and one of the most…read morebeautiful places we visited in the Black Hills. The scenery here is absolutely breathtaking. Crystal-clear water is surrounded by massive granite rock formations, towering pine trees, and some of the most picturesque landscapes you'll find anywhere in the region. One of our favorite parts was walking around the lake on the easy Shoreline Trail. The trail is well maintained and offers incredible views from every angle. We also enjoyed walking across the historic stone dam, which provides a fantastic vantage point for photos and a great perspective of the lake and surrounding rock formations. What makes Sylvan Lake special is that it's the perfect destination for almost everyone. Whether you enjoy hiking, photography, kayaking, swimming, rock scrambling, or simply relaxing in nature, there's something here for you. The area is clean, well cared for, and easy to access. The location is also an excellent starting point for hikers heading to Black Elk Peak, but even if you don't plan to do a longer hike, the lake itself is worth the visit. If you're exploring Custer State Park or driving the Needles Highway, don't miss Sylvan Lake. It's one of those rare places that looks even better in person than it does in photographs. Highly recommended! Check out our video on our socials @reessroots

This is an awesome campground within an incredible state park…read more We stayed two nights at Sylvan Lake Campground and were really impressed, especially by how clean everything was! I couldn't believe how spotless the bathrooms were every single time I went in, it was perfect. The electric sites are fairly close together, so if you're looking for more privacy, I'd recommend the walk-in sites. The unfortunate thing about the walk-in sites are the more secluded sites (like #16, #17, and #21) require a bit of an uphill trek. It's not a long walk, but it does take a little bit of effort to get everything up there. That said, Site #21 was one of the best campsites I've ever stayed in, it was worth the extra sweat. The only reason I'm giving this place four stars is because the trail to the walk-in sites is very rough. They do provide a wheelbarrow to help carry your stuff, but the terrain is so rocky that using it seemed like more trouble compared to just walking your stuff up. Overall we enjoyed our stay and everyone was so quiet, it really felt like it was just you in nature.

Really awesome KOA! The pizza was great (and they deliver right to your site, which was a huge…read moreplus), and there was a good variety of breakfast options too. Plenty of activities kept the kids busy, and it was very dog friendly -- they even have a dog wash station, which was awesome! The staff was also great and very welcoming. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was the cleanliness of the cabin. It was super cute, spacious, and stocked with bedding and towels, but it didn't feel very clean when we arrived. That was the only thing that threw us off. Other than that, we had a great stay!

I loved Mt. Rushmore! I look forward to Custer Park tomorrow! It is a once in a lifetime experience!read more

Quiet, clean campground close to Custer SP, Wind Cave, Jewel cave, Mount Rushmore, etc. The kids…read moreenjoyed their pool, and the playground area was nice. Sites are a little close, but not the worst.

Peaceful, nice campsites. We were situated amongst pine trees, comforting breeze most of the time…read more Friendly/professional staff. Well kept campground. I would definitely stay here again. About three miles west of Custer; close to Rushmore, Crystal Caves, Crazy Horse and surrounding touristy towns, etc.