Camp

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Group Campsites

Each site includes electricity, a fire grate and picnic table unless otherwise noted. Group campsites are available to reserve one year in advance. Two night minimum stay required.

Lewis and Clark Recreation Area

  • All sites within a loop must be reserved for a group reservation.
  • Campers pay the per night fee for each campsite in the loop.
  • Group camping sites are located within four separate loops.
    • Loop A: 10 campsites | numbers 169-178
    • Loop B: 10 campsites | numbers 179-188
    • Loop C: 8 campsites | numbers 189-196
    • Loop D: 8 campsites | numbers 197-204
  • A two night minimum stay is required
  • Reservation taken as much as one year in advance before arrival. Group campsites not reserved 90 days before arrival are opened to individual reservations.
  • Reserve group loops through the call center, 800.710.2267.

Pierson Ranch - Nonprofit Group Area

  • Fee: $0.50 per person per night ($6 minimum)
  • The Pierson Ranch Youth Camping Area is located at the west end of the day use area in Pierson Ranch. The campground is designed for youth groups (Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church Groups, etc.) camping in tents only and with adult supervision.
  • Reservations taken as much as one year before arrival.
  • Reservations can only be made for this area by calling the park office: 605.668.2985.
  • Nonprofit youth groups are eligible for discount camping on designated sites only.
  • Flush toilets available at Picnic Shelter 1
  • Additional picnic tables at Picnic Shelter 1
  • Fire grates
  • Water
  • Flush toilets and showers available in Pierson Ranch campground
  • Some electric pedestals available in group area

Custer State Park - Stockade Lake Group Area

  • Fee: $8 per person per night ($140 minimum)
  • Located on the shore of Stockade Lake, this area is suitable for small trailers and tents. Fishing is available on site and swimming and evening Park Naturalist programs are located nearby.
  • Accommodates maximum of 75 people.
  • Reservations taken one year in advance.
  • Reservations are not available online, call 1.800.710.2267.
  • Vault toilets
  • Group picnic shelter (electricity)
  • Picnic tables and Fire grates
  • Flush toilets and showers (modern facilities located 1/4 mile away in Stockade South Campground)

Custer State Park - Calvin Coolidge Group Area

  • Fee: $8 per person per night ($140 minimum)
  • Located at the intersection of Highway 16A and Wildlife Loop Road, next to Game Lodge Campground. This area can accommodate large groups using tents, pull trailers, and large RVs.
  • Accommodates maximum of 40 people.
  • Reservations taken one year in advance. 
  • Reservations are not available online, call 1.800.710.2267.
  • Potable water available; vault toilets, flush toilets, and showers available at Game Lodge Campground.
  • Group picnic shelter (electricity).
  • Picnic tables and fire grates.

Custer State Park - Shady Rest Non-Profit Youth Camp Area

  • Fee: $0.50 per person per night ($6 minimum)
  • This area is for non-profit youth organizations camping in tents. It is located in a shady draw with an intermittent stream running through the area. Amenities are limited as this area provides a rustic type camping experience.
  • Reservations taken one year in advance.
  • Reservations are not available online, call 1.800.710.2267.
  • Vault toilets
  • Picnic tables
  • Fire gratep
  • Water must be brought in and is available at various locations throughout the Park.
  • Showers are available at the Game Lodge Campground and Grace Coolidge Campground.

Custer State Park - Center Lake Non-Profit Youth Camp Area

  • Fee: $0.50 per person per night ($6 minimum)
  • The Center Lake Youth Camping Area is located in the day use area on the east side of Center Lake. The campground is designed for youth groups (Boy Scout, Girl Scouts, Church Groups, etc.) camping in tents only and with adult supervision.
  • Reservations taken one year in advance.
  • Reservations are not available online, call 1.800.710.2267.
  • Vault toilets
  • Picnic tables
  • Fire grates
  • Water may be obtained from the shower house located near the swimming beach.
  • Showers are available at the Center Lake shower house.