§ 02 — OVERVIEW
This 64-site campground is open year round. Sites can be reserved at www.recreation.gov.
Two sites are handicap-accessible. Flush toilets and drinking water are available late May through September. Fees are half-price when water is not available. Payment is by credit or debit card only. Two group campsites are also available through www.recreation.gov.
§ 03 — LOCATION
Directions
The Elk Mountain Campground is located about 11 miles north of Hot Springs, or 22 miles south of Custer, off U.S. Hwy 385, about 1/2 mile west of the highway. Follow the link below for detailed directions to the visitor center; the campground entrance is approximately 1/4 mile north of the visitor center.
Weather Notes
Spring: Highs range from 50-70°F with highly variable weather. Spring is the park's wettest season. Summer: Hot and generally dry with daytime temperatures regularly exceeding 80°F (27°C). Strong thunderstorms are common and can produce large hail and lightning. Fall: Generally dry with warm days and cool nights. Highs 50-60°F. Lows below freezing are common. Winter: Highs are in the high 30s with lows around 10°F. Snowfall averages 30 inches annually, periodically closing park roads.
§ 04 — AMENITIES
§ 05 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 06 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 07—10 — FROM THE FIELD
Community Intel from visitors, written reviews, dated trip reports, and reader-submitted photographs.
§ 08 — REVIEWS
§ 09 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 10 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Campsite Fee
RV or tent rate when water and flush toilets are available. Senior (Golden Age)/Access pass holders pay half price. Interagency Annual Park Passes are not applicable for these fees.
Campsite Fee - Off-season
RV or tent rate when water is not available. Senior (Golden Age)/Access pass holders pay half price. Interagency Annual Park Passes are not applicable for these fees.
RV Information
Up to 36 ft
Maximum RV Length
Trailers up to 36 ft
30 RV-only sites of 67 total
65 sites with electric
Sign the ledger to file a review.
Trip Reports
0 reports
Sign in to add your own photos.
No community photos yet — be the first to share one from your visit.
§ 01 — VITALS
No cell coverage detected at this coordinate.
Thu
67°F
Mostly Sunny
17 to 28 mph NW
Fri
82°F
Sunny
3 to 12 mph W
Sat
68°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
14 mph NE
Sun
57°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 mph NE
Mon
65°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 10 mph NW
Tue
72°F
Mostly Sunny
8 to 13 mph NW
Wed
81°F
Sunny
8 to 12 mph W