Can you reserve a site at Comanche Park?

Yes, Comanche Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Comanche Park have?

35 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Comanche Park?

71 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Comanche Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Comanche Park.

Are campfires allowed at Comanche Park?

Campfires are allowed at Comanche Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Comanche Park — 20 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Situated in an open Ponderosa pine forest 6.5 miles west of Custer, South Dakota, Comanche Park Campground is a campground for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in the southern Black Hills National Forest.

The campsites are spacious. Towering pine trees provide shade.

This is the closest campground to Jewel Cave National Monument.

Recreation

The forest offers highly accessible recreation for all ages. Visitors can take advantage of opportunities for hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain. For those seeking higher elevations, a trek to the summit of nearby Black Elk Peak is worth the effort. Black Elk Peak is the highest natural point in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. Most of the summit is bare granite and offers expansive views of the surrounding area. An old stone tower at the top, once used as a fire lookout, is still open to hikers.

Facilities

Comanche Park Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs.

The campground is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water; however, electrical hook-ups are not available.

Natural Features

Located in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves. Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie. Nearby Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some of thel argest concentrations of passageways in the world. Wildlife in the area abounds. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Nearby Attractions

Possible day trips include Custer State Park with its many buffalo and other wildlife, Crazy Horse Monument and Wind Cave National Park as well as Jewel Cave which is the second longest cave in the world at 159.29 miles. It features sparkling calcite crystals and other rare formations, as well as some of the largest concentrations of passageways in the world.

Charges & Cancellations

No refunds will be given for weather or related events.

The facts

20 bookable sites
35 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 71 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: COMA, MANAGEMENT

Site types

20 Standard Nonelectric
15 Management

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

35 campsites at Comanche Park

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
007	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	58 ft	8	🐾
008	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	52 ft	8	🐾
009	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	52 ft	8	🐾
010	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	8	🐾
011	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	34 ft	8	🐾
012	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	62 ft	8	🐾
017	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	33 ft	8	🐾
019	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	42 ft	8	🐾
020	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	39 ft	8	🐾
021	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	71 ft	8	🐾
022	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	41 ft	8	🐾
023	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	51 ft	8	🐾
025	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	58 ft	8	🐾
026	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	71 ft	8	🐾
027	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	8	🐾
029	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	68 ft	5	🐾
031	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	42 ft	8	🐾
032	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	51 ft	8	🐾
033	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	67 ft	8	🐾
034	COMA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	46 ft	8	🐾
001	MANAGEMENT	Management	—	—	—	—	—
002	MANAGEMENT	Management	—	—	—	—	—
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028	MANAGEMENT	Management	—	—	—	—	—
030	MANAGEMENT	Management	—	—	—	—	—
XXX	MANAGEMENT	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

In Custer, SD, at the intersection of Mt. Rushmore Rd (State Rt.89/US Rt.16 and 5th St (State Rt. 89/US Rt. 385), take Rt.16 west 5.8 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.

43.73639, -103.70222 · 43°44'11.0"N 103°42'8.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	35	44	50	60	71	79	78	69	54	43	35
Low °F	15	15	22	29	38	47	54	52	43	32	22	16
Precip in	0.4	0.6	0.9	2.4	3.0	3.2	3.3	2.1	1.6	1.3	0.5	0.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Comanche Park

Can you reserve a site at Comanche Park?: Yes, Comanche Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Comanche Park have?: 35 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Comanche Park?: 71 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Comanche Park?: Yes, pets are allowed at Comanche Park.
Does Comanche Park have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Comanche Park?: Campfires are allowed at Comanche Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Comanche Park

Bismark Lake 9.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Oreville Campground 10.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Iron Creek Horse Camp 12.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Willow Creek Horse Camp 14.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Horsethief Lake Campground 15.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Dakota's Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration Lottery 15.7 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Comanche Park Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
Jewel Cave National Monument - Visitor Center 6.4 mi · Visitor Center
Hell Canyon Trailhead 7.2 mi · Facility
Palmer Creek Trailhead (Lost Cabin #2) 12.7 mi · Facility
Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center 15.7 mi · Facility
Information Center 15.7 mi · Facility

Contact

Email tbolton@goexplorus.com
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-16.

Comanche Park