Comanche Park
Black Hills National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Custer, SD, SD
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (107 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Towering pine trees provide shade. This is the closest campground to Jewel Cave National Monument.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
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Well-maintained national forest campground in open Ponderosa pine forest with spacious sites and clean facilities. Highly rated by campers (4.6/5 stars) for site maintenance, helpful host Eric, and proximity to Jewel Cave National Monument.
Wildlife alert: American Bison, Pronghorn, Dakota White-tailed Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Striped Skunk, Red Crossbill recorded in area
Insider tips for Comanche Park: Book early — federal campground fills quickly Ask campground host Eric about off-pavement exploration options in the area Confirm RV size compatibility — sites accommodate at least 21-foot RVs but hookups unavailable
Skip Comanche Park if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Comanche Park: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Bismark Lake (Custer, SD), Oreville Campground (Custer, SD), Iron Creek Horse Camp (Custer, SD), Willow Creek Horse Camp (Hill City, SD).
Cell Phone Coverage at Comanche Park
Cell signal at Comanche Park (Custer, SD): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. Towering pine trees provide shade. This is the closest campground to Jewel Cave National Monument.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills quickly
Ask campground host Eric about off-pavement exploration options in the area
Confirm RV size compatibility
sites accommodate at least 21-foot RVs but hookups unavailable
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Black Hills National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Black Hills National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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