Camp at Elk Mountain Campground, Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota

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Elk Mountain Campground offers campers a unique opportunity to view the plants and animals of the southern Black Hills. The campground will open with limited services starting May 24, 2013. C Loop will be closed and maintenance of the facilities will be limited due to the 5% across-the-board cut in the park's operating budget. The campground fee is $12.00 a night per site when water and toilet facilities are available. In late fall through early spring when the water is turned off, the fee is $6.00 a night per site. Visitors holding a Senior or Access Pass, or a Golden Age or Golden Access Pass pay half price a night per site. Registration The campground has a self registration area available at the entrance of the campground and campers should register upon arrival. Flush toilets and water are only available during part of the year. The campground fee is $12.00 a night per site when water and toilet facilities are available. In late fall through early spring when the water is turned off, the fee is $6.00 a night per site. Visitors holding a Senior or Access Pass, or a Golden Age or Golden Access Pass pay half price a night per site. After selecting a site, return to the fee station to register and pay for the site. Drop fees in the designated box. Campsites Occupancy is on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site accommodates up to eight people and one vehicle. This limit reduces impacts on the soil and vegetation. Altering the terrain by ditching or leveling the ground is prohibited. Campers with recreational vehicles must park at established campsites within the designated parking area. There is a limit of 14 days occupancy for the campground. Recreational Vehicle Information Recreational vehicles do visit our campground. There are 25 pull through sites in the campground. On B Loop there are no length limits for RVs. There are no showers or electrical hookups. In past years the campground has been fairly quiet compared to other campgrounds in the Black Hills and finding a campsite has not been a problem. Facilities There are no hookups, showers, or dump stations in the campground. Running water and flush toilets are available during warmer months. During times of reduced facilities, pit toilets are available at the campground, although no running water is available. During these times water is available at the visitor center. Group Camping There are two group campsites in Elk Mountain Campground. Source: NPS Website

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