Sylvan Lake Campground

Category: Campground in Custer, South Dakota

Address: 24581 SD-87, Custer, SD 57730, USA

Phone: +18007102267

Reviews

siewchung wong

Jun 12, 2022

I've been to the blackhills several times, first time honey moon with my wife and when I saw Sylvan lake, I knew we had to come back and to camp and hike. This campground is truly well run. The host Cheryl and Dave was very friendly and helpful. We stayed at tent size number 28. Was very glad we can park our car off road. Shower and bathrooms very clean and well maintained. Maybe they can fix the shower leak and add another bench inside the shower, that would have been tremendous. Definitely will come back again!

B Mad

Mar 19, 2022

I can’t speak for the lower sites but we ended up getting a camp site with the most amazing views just had to pack in gear a little bit and couldn’t drive all the way up to it but the views were well worth it.

Chuck Collis

Jul 25, 2021

I loved staying at this campground. We planned on staying for two nights but stretched it to three because of the amenities and location. Nice bathrooms and showers. Good quality water. I camped at one of the spots up the hill with incredible views.

Dylan Kleckner

Oct 7, 2020

Woah! What an amazing location. The walk-in tents spots are truly magical, we didn’t have one this trip, but walked up by them nightly to stargaze. All modern conveniences are close by at Sylvan lake, even washer/dryer. Very friendly host and very well maintained amenities. Spots are close together, but didn’t have any noise issues.

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Questions & Answers

Is this 1st come 1st serve or do you need a reservation for the campsite?

Rick Sims | May 24, 2021
Isabella Franke Gordon | May 25, 2021

You need to make a reservation online

Can we drive to the campsite to unload or do we have to haul it in

C Chenoweth | Aug 27, 2021
Eric Henrickson | Aug 28, 2021

If you are in a tent only site, you may have to haul some, but it isn't far. If you have an RV accessible site you will be able to drive right up to it. The campground has both.

The tent sites say no pull through, does this mean ill have to park my car in the parking lot and walk/backpack to my site? (SL25 to 28 section with no electricity hook ups)

Leigh Altizer | Jun 28, 2021
Mark & Kristen Oostra | Jun 29, 2021

There is usually a cement pad with room to park right by your site. Otherwise there is a parking lot close by

Is there a spot to fill with potable water upon arrival?? And dump station? If not, where/how do you find these amenities? Thanks in advance...

Shawna Herrman | May 24, 2020
Tim Likens | May 25, 2020

Water is just as you pull in. Dump station is a bit of a drive. You can find it on the park map.

Can you get a campsite for 19 foot van (no power needed) without making a reservation--just by arriving one day and getting a spot?

george keene | May 24, 2020
Dan Bowen | May 25, 2020

Maybe, but I would not go without reservation.

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are reservations required

Sarah Angeli | May 24, 2020
Scott Perowitz | May 25, 2020

Get a reservation, when I looked in the spring anything, within 60 days, for all campsites at Custer were booked.

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Is there trout in the lake? :)

Hannah Graczkowski | May 24, 2020
Michael Lampela | May 25, 2020

Rainbow Trout

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Is there a playground area at this site?

Amy Goette | May 24, 2020
Custer State Park | May 25, 2020

Unfortunately, there is not a playground near Sylvan Lake Campground. There are playgrounds near the Game Lodge, Legion Lake, and Stockade North Campgrounds.

Can I have a campfire?

Diane Simpson | May 24, 2020
Yolanda Anderson | May 25, 2020

Yeah if you are a campsite with a fire pit. You just need to check for conditions

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Where are the shower s

mark burnett | May 25, 2019
Kellie Traugott | May 26, 2019

Right in the middle of the campground.

is thee power and restrooms

Inez Gomez | May 25, 2019
Nik | May 26, 2019

Yes there is a small .. nice .. shower house. Elec and water hookups only for camping. No sewer or dump station at this location.

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Can i just show up at the Sylvan camp ground and camp same day/night?

Kendra Morris | May 25, 2019
Mark T | May 26, 2019

Not in busy summer season

If coming end of August beginning of Sept. Do we need reservations to camp? See so many campsites all around area. Thanks

Rosie Williams | May 25, 2019
Sylvan Lake Campground (Owner) | May 26, 2019

Reservations are always required to camp within Custer State Park. Same day reservations are available at Center Lake Campground.

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Sites to accommodate fifth wheels?

Carla Luebben | May 25, 2019
Sylvan Lake Campground (Owner) | May 26, 2019

The campground at Sylvan Lake is very small, hilly, and narrow. Depending on the site it can be incredibly difficult to maneuver a unit and we generally recommend against anything over 24'.

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Is there electric and water hookup sites?

Linnea Henry | May 25, 2019
Sylvan Lake Campground (Owner) | May 26, 2019

Most sites do have electric. We do not have water hookups at the individual sites; however, there are spigots within the campground where you can fill your water tanks.

Are there electric & water hook up sites?

Linnea Henry | May 25, 2019
Mark Jorgensen | May 26, 2019

Just electric sites.

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