--- title: "Rafter J Bar Ranch — Campground Campground in South Dakota, USA | Campstr" url: https://campstr.com/campgrounds/south-dakota/rafter-j-bar-ranch description: "Premier Black Hills camping resort featuring scenic RV sites and cabins near Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park." lang: en --- # Rafter J Bar Ranch Back to Directory (https://campstr.com/) Hill City, South Dakota, USA Image: Rafter J Bar Ranch in Hill City - Featured Image (https://res.cloudinary.com/campstr/image/upload/v1781382606/campgrounds/placeholders/c2kwndsjnkdpunjii73x.jpg) Photos Coming... *Photo not of the actual campground. (reviews) A welcoming gathering spot in Hill City with group sites designed for memorable trips with family and friends. Premier Black Hills camping resort featuring scenic RV sites and cabins near Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park. A premier camping destination in the heart of the Black Hills, Rafter J Bar Ranch features six distinct camping areas (Main Camp, Ranch Camp, Base Camp, The Island, Line Camp, and Lower Ranch Camp) separated by alpine meadows and shaded by large ponderosa pines. The resort offers full-hookup RV sites, including deluxe patio sites, as well as tent sites and various cabin styles. Located adjacent to the George Mickelson Hiking & Biking Trail, it serves as a central base for exploring Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park. ### Site Types Available RV Sites Tent Sites Cabins Deluxe Patio Sites Buddy Sites ### What This Campground Offers #### For Campers ##### Recreation & Fun Swimming Pool #### For Your RV ##### Camping Types RV Sites Tent Sites Cabins Group Sites ##### Hookups Full Hookups Water + Electric ##### RV Services Sewer Access #### Rules & Policies Ask Host Pets Quiet Hours 10:00 P.M. Ask Host Generators Allowed Campfires Ask Host Alcohol Starting from $82 / night $$$ price tier 279 Sites Total campsites (605) 574-2527rafterjcampground@icloud.com Visit Website: http://www.rafterj.com/ #### Address 12325 Rafter J Rd Hill City, South Dakota 57745 USA #### GPS Coordinates 43.89461, -103.59104 Copy these coordinates into your GPS device or paste them into a web browser or navigation app for directions. ## Getting Here Hill City, South Dakota, USA $82 Leaflet: https://leafletjs.com/ © OpenStreetMap: https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright ## Camp Weather Hill City, South Dakota, USA ## About this listing Unclaimed listing on Campstr This listing has not yet been claimed by the campground owner or operator. It was created using publicly available information so campers can discover more places to stay outdoors. Some details may be incomplete, outdated, or inaccurate. 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