CampsiteSTANDARD NONELECTRIC✓ ReservableElectric (N/A)

Site 47 — Elk Mountain Campground

Elk Mountain Campground · South Dakota · Loop D

Campsite 47 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: 17
Max Num of Vehicles: 1
Driveway Surface: Gravel
Driveway Entry: Back-in

Capacity & Rules

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

Site Features

Campfire Allowed: Yes

How Site 47 Compares

One of 67 sites at Elk Mountain Campground — 18 of them in the D loop.
Fits vehicles up to 17 ft — shorter than 94% of sites here.

Other sites in the D loop

Site 56RV NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 61RV NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 57RV NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 60STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 48STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 46STANDARD 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 — NPS Photo

Elk Mountain Campground Group Campsite — NPS/Megan Porter

Elk Mountain Campsite — NPS/Megan Porter

Elk Mountain Campground Registration Board — NPS/Megan Porter

Elk Mountain Campground Nature Trail — NPS/Megan Porter

Elk Mountain Water Spigot — NPS/Megan Porter

A view of a tent and an RV at Elk Mountain Campground — NPS Photo

Permitted Equipment

TentRVPICKUP CAMPERPOP UPVEHICLELARGE TENT OVER 9X12`SMALL TENTCARAVAN/CAMPER VAN

Booking Tips for Site 47

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 47?

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 47?

Maximum occupancy is 8 people and 1 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site 47?

Max vehicle length is 17 ft.

What hookups does site 47 have?

Available hookups: electric (N/A).

Are pets allowed at site 47?

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 47?

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