National Park Service · National Park · South Dakota
Wind Cave National Park
Here, none of the campgrounds take walk-ups.
1Campgrounds
$12A night at the one priced
67Sites
4,220 ftElevation
Where they are
1 of 1 mappedDrawing the map
© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · Esri hillshadeSource: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Oct 24, 2026
The campgrounds
Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Oct 24, 2026
This land
measured from the nearest campground in the unitcritical
Camping here is a stake in what happens to it. More Than Just Parks tracks the threats and the comment windows.
Source: MTJP Threatened Lands map · Sep 28, 2026
Heads up
Information
Natural Entrance Tour Route Closes For Season October 1, 2026 The Natural Entrance Tour Route will be closed for the season beginning October 1st, 2026. The Garden of Eden, Fairgrounds, and Accessibility Tour Routes remain available. This annual closure will last through the winter season.
Information
Centennial Trailhead Parking Reminder: Overnight parking without a camping permit is prohibited. Permits are not issued specifically for parking. Shuttles are available in the Black Hills for through hikers on the Centennial Trail.
Information
Wind Cave moves to cashless fee collection Payments for cave tours, campground fees, as well as Interagency Passes at Wind Cave National Park, will be by credit/ debit cards or digital payments only. Cash and check payments will no longer be accepted.
Source: National Park Service alerts API · Oct 24, 2026
Who answers for this land
Wind Cave National Park’s campgrounds sit in one congressional district. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.
Dusty Johnson (R)
Source: campground records from RIDB, NPS, USFS EDW and BLM, unified by CAMPANAC, refreshed nightly