Grizzly Creek Primitive

Category: Campground in Hill City, South Dakota

Address: Hill City, SD 57745, USA

Phone: +16055744402

Reviews

Wren Bartlett

Mar 27, 2022

I came here late September 2020. Barebones and basic, which is exactly how I prefer my campsites. The road can be a bit noisy, but the bubbling of the creek is an absolutely lovely way to fall asleep. Guy who ran the campsite was friendly, helpful, and gave us some great ideas for things to do in the area.

Abhimanyu Ghosh

Jul 6, 2021

Great campsite for tent camping, quiet except for Mt. Rushmore tour helicopters buzzing about during the day. Close to Rushmore and Keystone, about a 30-min drive to Rapid City or Sylvan Lake at Custer State. Most sites are somewhat open but nothing like the huge campgrounds at Custer. Sites 9, 11 and 14 are really good.

Christina Currie

Sep 1, 2020

Camp Host suggested site 20, although it looks open, and it's the edge and end of the campground, at night time it is very peaceful. Very clean and well maintained. We enjoyed our visit and sleep. There is a creek near by you can hear the water trickle very late. There are pavilions that were built by the CCC there. Very historical to see inside a campground. Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible at the first one for sure. Not running water just the well. The cleanest water was the furthest one that we noticed but have been enjoying the water and have been fine.

Jama Bradfield

Jul 19, 2020

Site was great. Camp host was a wonderful guy and very helpful. Trash truck came shortly after we arrived and cleaned up quickly. We used the trail just at the back of the grounds and enjoyed a nice hike alone. There is a nice stream in the grounds as well. Makes for a soothing drift into sleep.

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Questions & Answers

is camp ground open in late november

Henry Gray | May 24, 2021
Devi San Martin | May 25, 2021

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How far of a hike up mountain to reach highway 244?

jeff barnes | May 24, 2021
Matthew Weaver | May 25, 2021

Atleast 3

How much does it cost and can a 32 ft RV get in

Crimson Burns | May 24, 2021
David Laber | May 25, 2021

Grizzly Creek is a tent-only campground. Due to tight, sharp turns, towing vehicles are prohibited in this campground. This includes vehicles towing trailers and fifth-wheels, motorhomes towing vehicles, and vehicles towing pop-up campers. Vehicles up to 28 feet maximum are allowed. No overflow parking available. The campground has picnic tables, campfire rings, vault toilets, and drinking water. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Firewood is available for a fee.

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Do bike campers need a reservation?

Jean Rengstorf | May 24, 2021
Laurie Rugenstein | May 25, 2021

Not sure, but it's a small campground. It could be tough to get a spot if you don't have a reservation.

Do you need reservations to stay here?

Tammy Fleming | May 24, 2020
Michael Nickisch | May 25, 2020

They have sights available for reserve and a few that are first come first serve. I'd recommend reservations during busy time.

Even though they say it's free, do you have to pay anything like parking?

Ray Felts | May 24, 2020
Billy Campbell | May 25, 2020

It's not free to camp

Do you have to hike with your gear to camp there?

Ray Felts | May 24, 2020
Amanda Carson | May 25, 2020

No there's parking right next to the camping spots

Is there motorhome dry camping at this sight?

Jeff Kohler | May 24, 2020
Lydia Garza | May 25, 2020

Like Tarafel said, the only RV is for the camp host... it's for primitive camping. There are other campsites down the road for RVs.

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Does this campground allow popups or not?Listing says it allows vehicles up to 28 feet. My truck and popup is 20 feet max

jeff allison | May 24, 2020
Buck Shot | May 25, 2020

You should have no problem with that, there were plenty of campsites with a large enough drive

Hi, we have a camper van. Can we camp there?

Cathy Gadomski | May 24, 2020
Bonnie Roberts | May 25, 2020

I would say yes.

planning a trip to the area in late August for 3-4 nights. It says there are walk up sites, but what are the chances of on being available that time of year. Is this place always full?

Jake Hanson | May 25, 2019
Chris Andrews | May 26, 2019

I booked my stay online. But in late August I would think you should be fine. With school already in session. When I stayed in early July they were booked everyday. So if you want to guarantee a spot I would book online and look for site 9 the creek is right behind that site.

How close together are the campsites?

Jennifer Wilcox | May 25, 2019
Grecula Family | May 26, 2019

The sites are a good size, but are quite open to each other and the road.

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Does this place have a public bathroom?

Todd Dedmon | May 25, 2019
Cyndy Swanson | May 26, 2019

Just stayed there a week ago. Lovely! Several sites are so close to the creek that you are lulled to sleep by the sound of rushing water. Nice flat ground for a tent. We stayed st 9. Very private. Camp hosts friendly and helpful. 19 looked good on paper, but it has a lot of road noise. Also near the vault restroom. There is potable water, too.

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Does camp ground have showers?

Will Webb | May 25, 2018
Amanda Carson | May 26, 2018

No showers. Vault toilets. Very primitive campground but a very nice one.

what is the cost

Rebekah Logan | May 25, 2018
Amanda Carson | May 26, 2018

I believe it was about $20 a night

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