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Site Scan and Pay Elk Mountain Campground — Elk Mountain Campground

Elk Mountain Campground · South Dakota · Loop B

Campsite Scan and Pay Elk Mountain Campground at Elk Mountain Campground in South Dakota. MANAGEMENT site. No utility hookups. Maximum 8 people per site. First-come, first-served — no reservation needed.

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43.56547, -103.48824

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Capacity & Rules

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

Site Features

Campfire Allowed: Yes

How Site Scan and Pay Elk Mountain Campground Compares

One of 67 sites at Elk Mountain Campground — 22 of them in the B loop.

Other sites in the B loop

Site 25RV NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 24RV NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 18RV NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 26RV NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 34RV NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 32RV 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

Booking Tips for Site Scan and Pay Elk Mountain Campground

First-come first-served: arrive early, especially Friday afternoons in peak season
Have a backup: sites can fill up — know your second choice nearby
Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
Check-in/out: 1:00 PM / 12:00 AM
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 Scan and Pay Elk Mountain Campground?

No — this site is first-come, first-served. Arrive early during peak season.

How many people can stay at site Scan and Pay Elk Mountain Campground?

Maximum occupancy is 8 people.

What hookups does site Scan and Pay Elk Mountain Campground have?

This is a dry site — no electric, water, or sewer hookups.

Are pets allowed at site Scan and Pay Elk Mountain Campground?

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 AM.

Can I have a campfire at site Scan and Pay Elk Mountain Campground?

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