Sundance

Black Hills National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Hill City, WY, WY

Price: From $18 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (15 reviews)

Season: May through October

Located at the foothills of Bear Lodge Mountain Range, Sundance Horse Camp is a favorite among horse enthusiasts. It makes an ideal base for enjoying recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. Expansive grassy areas offer scenic views of the valley and surrounding hills.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sundance to be notified when sites open up.

Located at the foothills of Bear Lodge Mountain Range in Black Hills National Forest, Sundance offers scenic valley views and adjacent access to the Sundance Trailhead with miles of non-motorized trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Pronghorn, Striped Skunk, Thirteen-lined Ground Squirrel, Red Crossbill, Canada Jay, and Lark Sparrow documented within 8km radius.

Insider tips for Sundance: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 8 sites and high demand. Bring your own hookups or camp with a self-contained RV, as most sites lack hookups. Use the adjacent Sundance Trailhead for direct access to non-motorized trails.

Skip Sundance if: You require full RV hookups — most sites have no hookups.. You need to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You prefer larger campgrounds — only 8 total sites available..

Best time to visit Sundance: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Reuter Campground (Sundance, WY), Cook Lake Rec Area (Hill City, WY), Bearlodge Campground (Aladdin, WY), Timon Campground (Spearfish, SD).