CampsiteSTANDARD NONELECTRIC✓ ReservableElectric (N/A)

Site 40 — Elk Mountain Campground

Elk Mountain Campground · South Dakota · Loop C

Campsite 40 at Elk Mountain Campground in South Dakota. STANDARD NONELECTRIC site. Electric (N/A) available. Maximum 8 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.

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43.56547, -103.48824
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Equipment & Vehicle Limits

Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.

Max Vehicle Length
24
Max Num of Vehicles
1
Driveway Surface
Gravel
Driveway Entry
Pull-through

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People
8
Min Num of People
1
Pets Allowed
Yes

Site Features

Shade
Yes
Campfire Allowed
Yes

How Site 40 Compares

  • One of 67 sites at Elk Mountain Campground — 13 of them in the C loop.
  • Fits vehicles up to 24 ft — shorter than 68% of sites here.
  • Pull-through site — no backing up required. 5 of 67 sites here are pull-through.
Other sites in the C loop
Site 45STANDARD NONELECTRIC · ReservableSite 62STANDARD NONELECTRIC · ReservableSite 39STANDARD NONELECTRIC · ReservableSite 43STANDARD NONELECTRIC · ReservableSite 41STANDARD NONELECTRIC · ReservableSite 44STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Reservable

Photos from Elk Mountain Campground

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

A blue tent sits on an Elk Mountain tent campsite with a picnic table
A blue tent sits on an Elk Mountain tent campsite with a picnic table — NPS Photo
Elk Mountain Campground Group Campsite
Elk Mountain Campground Group Campsite — NPS/Megan Porter
Elk Mountain Campsite
Elk Mountain Campsite — NPS/Megan Porter
Elk Mountain Campground Registration Board
Elk Mountain Campground Registration Board — NPS/Megan Porter
Elk Mountain Campground Nature Trail
Elk Mountain Campground Nature Trail — NPS/Megan Porter
Elk Mountain Water Spigot
Elk Mountain Water Spigot — NPS/Megan Porter
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities — NPS/Megan Porter
A view of a tent and an RV at Elk Mountain Campground
A view of a tent and an RV at Elk Mountain Campground — NPS Photo

Permitted Equipment

TentPICKUP CAMPERPOP UPCARAVAN/CAMPER VANVEHICLELARGE TENT OVER 9X12`SMALL TENT

Booking Tips for Site 40

  • Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
  • Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
  • Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
  • Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
  • Check-in/out: 1:00 PM / 12:00 PM
  • Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
  • Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite 40?

Yes — this site is reservable via Recreation.gov. Reservations open up to 6 months in advance and popular sites go fast.

How many people can stay at site 40?

Maximum occupancy is 8 people and 1 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site 40?

Max vehicle length is 24 ft.

What hookups does site 40 have?

Available hookups: electric (N/A).

Are pets allowed at site 40?

Yes — pets are allowed. Keep on a 6 ft leash and follow campground rules; some areas require additional restrictions.

What are the check-in / check-out times?

Check-in: 1:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

Can I have a campfire at site 40?

Campfires are allowed when no fire restrictions are in effect. Check current conditions before arrival.