Sundance
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. The Sundance Trailhead is located adjacent to the campground, providing access to miles of non-motorized trails suitable for hiking, biking, and equestrian use. The campground was completely renovated in 2025 using funds generated from campground fees.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 8 |
| Host/management | 11 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
8 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | 75 | Gravel | No / No | 4 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 002 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | No / No | 4 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 003 | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | No / No | 4 / 1 | Yes | |
| 004 | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | No / No | 4 / 1 | Yes | |
| 005 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | 4 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 006 | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | No / No | 4 / 1 | Yes | |
| 007 | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | No / No | 4 / 1 | Yes | |
| 008 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | No / No | 4 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 70 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | There is no discount for this campground. |
| Accessibility | Sites XXX, 001, 002 are listed accessible |
Sundance Campground has sites able to accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. Electrical hook-ups are not available. This is a traditional campground with horse use facilities, including large parking areas, corrals, feed bunks, and an accessible rider loading ramp. Metal hitching rails located at the north end of the campground are visible from all campsites. The Sundance Trailhead, which provides access to non-motorized trails for hiking, biking, and equine use, is located at this campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | Black Hills National Forest |
| Fees | Regular Season: $18/night --- See Off-Season Information |
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Getting there
To access the Sundance Horse Camp from Sundance, travel east to County Road 123, Government Valley Road. Turn left onto County Road 123 and travel north for 3 miles.
| Coordinates | 44.4431° N, 104.3481° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Motorized vehicle traffic is not allowed; however, some portions of trails follow existing Forest Service roads open for motorized use.
Charges and cancellations
No refunds will be given for weather or related events.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Visitor Center Dump Station ↗ | 29.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Northern Hills Homes and RV's ↗ | 34.9 mi |
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Worth a stop
Warren Peak Lookout Tower, approximately 4 miles north of the campground on FSR 838, provides a panoramic view of South Dakota and Wyoming. Devils Tower National Monument is also a great location to visit. Established as the first United States National Monument on September 24, 1906, by President Theodore Roosevelt, this unique geological formation is valued for its natural, cultural, and recreational significance.
- under 0.1 mi
- 3.4 miOgden Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miSundance Sundance1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miSundance Whitetail0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miSundance East Fork Quarry1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miSundance Sand Pit ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miSundance Tent Canyon1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miSundance Ogden Creek ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- under 0.1 miSundance Trail System Trailhead (Trail #93) ↗Black Hills National Forest
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Black Hills National Forest begins about 13.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 13.1 miBlack Hills National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,537,116 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Sundance SchoolBuilding · Sundance · 2.9 mi
- Sundance State BankBuilding · Sundance · 3 mi
Natural features
Stretching across northeastern Wyoming and western South Dakota, Black Hills National Forest encompasses nearly 1.25 million acres of rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, tumbling streams, deep blue lakes, and unique caves. Derived from the Lakota language, the words "Paha Sapa," meaning "hills that are black," honor the dark, pine-covered hills rising several thousand feet above the surrounding prairie. Bighorn sheep navigate mountainous terrain, while elk, deer and pronghorn gather in forests and prairies. Bald eagles, hawks, osprey, peregrine falcon, and hundreds of other bird species can be found in the forest, especially along streams, lakes and rivers.
Recreation
Black Hills National Forest offers a multitude of recreational opportunites throughout all seasons. Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles are popular in summer and early autumn. Winter landscapes are ideal for snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. The popular Sundance Trail System can be accessed from this area. The secluded trails of this system weave through a network of densely forested canyons and open ridges that form the Bear Lodge Mountains. Some ridge tops look out to the Custer Expedition Route, Devils Tower, and the Twin Missouri Buttes. Elk, deer and turkey are some of the more common wildlife seen along the trail. Parts of the trail system have existed since the 1800s. As routes to reliable water and the only access to some parts of the Bear Lodge Mountains, they played a key role in the rich mining history of the area. The trail system is maintained for hiking, horseback riding, bicycling and cross-country skiing.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sundance?
Sites at Sundance are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Sundance?
There is no discount for this campground.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sundance?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Sundance have?
19 sites, including 8 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Sundance?
The longest site here provides 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Sundance?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sundance. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sundance?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Sundance?
Sites XXX, 001, and 002 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Sundance?
Black Hills National Forest offers a multitude of recreational opportunites throughout all seasons. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Sundance is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Reuter Campground (3.9 mi), Cook Lake Recreation Area (10.9 mi), and Bearlodge Campground (14.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby