State Park
Elk Mountain Campground
Wind Cave National Park · Hot Springs, SD
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- Address:Hot Springs, SD
About
The campground is open all year with first come, first serve sites.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Wind Cave National Park
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Elk Mountain Campground
Trail
Elk Mountain Interpretive Trail
South Dakota
2.5 mi410 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Prairie Vista Loop
South Dakota
1.0 mi167 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Lookout Point Trail and Centennial Trail Loop
South Dakota
5.2 mi860 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Wind Cave Canyon Trail
South Dakota
3.8 mi518 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Cold Brook Canyon Trail
South Dakota
2.8 mi381 ftgain
Easy
Trail
East Bison Flats Trail
South Dakota
10.1 mi1,624 ftgain
Difficult
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