Elk Mountain Campground, Campground in Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota.
Elk Mountain Campground extends across 63 sites at the border between ponderosa pine forest and open prairie within Wind Cave National Park's diverse ecosystem.
The campground was established within Wind Cave National Park, which gained federal protection in 1903 as the eighth national park in the United States.
Rangers lead educational programs at the campground's amphitheater during summer evenings, teaching visitors about the natural and cultural elements of Wind Cave National Park.
The facility provides flush toilets and drinking water from late spring through early fall, with credit card payments accepted through Recreation.gov for site reservations.
During September, visitors gather at designated observation points near the campground to hear the distinctive bugle calls of Rocky Mountain elk in their natural habitat.
Location: Custer County
Website: https://nps.gov/wica/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm
GPS coordinates: 43.56579,-103.48925
Latest update: April 30, 2025 07:22
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