---
title: "Bismarck Lake Campground in Custer, SD | Forest Camping"
url: https://campstr.com/campgrounds/south-dakota/bismarck-lake-campground
description: "Discover a peaceful Black Hills retreat near Custer State Park. Ideal for fishing, hiking, and scenic lakeside views. Explore it on Campstr."
lang: en
---

# Bismarck Lake Campground

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Custer, South Dakota, USA

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A peaceful lakeside retreat in the Black Hills, perfect for fishing and exploring nearby national monuments.

Bismarck Lake Campground is a peaceful retreat located in the Black Hills National Forest of South Dakota. Nestled among Ponderosa pines and aspen groves on the shores of Bismarck Lake, the campground offers scenic views and widely spaced sites. It is a popular destination for fishing, non-motorized boating, and hiking on the lakeside boardwalk. Its proximity to Custer State Park and major attractions like Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial makes it an ideal base for exploring the region.

### Site Types Available

Standard Non-Electric

Tent Only Non-Electric

#### For Your RV

##### Camping Types

RV Sites

Tent Sites

#### Rules & Policies

Ask Host

Pets

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Generators

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Campfires

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Alcohol

Starting from

$30 / night

$ price tier

23 Sites

Total campsites

(605) 673-9200null
Visit Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/blackhills/recarea/?recid=25917

#### Operating Season

Open May to September

#### Address

US Highway 16A
Custer, South Dakota
57730
USA

#### GPS Coordinates

43.7754848, -103.5120449

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## Getting Here

Custer, South Dakota, USA

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## Camp Weather

Custer, South Dakota, USA

## About this listing

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