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Custer, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Custer County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,148
Population
839/sq mi density
$80,188
Median Income
$51,795 per capita
$229,500
Home Value
$464,861 Zillow
$926
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
86
Violent Crime/100K
690 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,188 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,500 home value, $926/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Custer (21)
Bismark Lake
STANDARD
21 sites 4.7/5 (182 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Boat, Hammock
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking, Birding, Canoeing, Day Use Area
Bismarck Lake Campground is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine on the southeast edge of Bismarck Lake at 5,000 feet. This is ...
SHERIDAN NORTH COVE GRP CG
STANDARD
5 sites 4.7/5 (18 reviews) $60–$192/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
SWIMMING SITE, DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, BIKING
Sheridan North Cove Group Campground, in a forest of Ponderosa pine is along the north shore of Sheridan Lake. This is an ideal setting for large grou...
DUTCHMAN
STANDARD
34 sites 4.6/5 (150 reviews) $26–$52/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking
Dutchman Campground, located in a shady Ponderosa pine forested area on the northeast edge of Deerfield Reservoir at 5,000 feet. This camp is an ideal...
Grizzly Bear Campground
STANDARD
19 sites 4.6/5 (85 reviews) $26/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent
Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking
This campground lies beneath a canopy of oak and Ponderosa pine on the banks of Grizzly Creek. The site has retained much of its original Civilian Co...
WHITETAIL
STANDARD
12 sites 4.6/5 (62 reviews) $26/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, BIKING
Whitetail Campground is located above Deerfield Reservoir at 6,000 feet, an ideal setting for guests seeking summer climate relief, recreation and rel...
COMANCHE PARK
STANDARD
20 sites 4.5/5 (107 reviews) $26/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING
Situated in an open Ponderosa pine forest 6.5 miles west of Custer, South Dakota, Comanche Park Campground is a campground for visitors seeking recre...
Elk Mountain Campground
STANDARD
65 sites 4.5/5 (380 reviews) $12–$45/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
Elk Mountain Campground, straddles the edge of a ponderosa pine forest and open prairie, offering unique opportunities to view the diverse flora and f...
HORSETHIEF LAKE CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
22 sites 4.5/5 (217 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking
Located 10 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, Horsethief Lake Campground is a delightful setting for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation i...
SHERIDAN LAKE
STANDARD
89 sites 4.5/5 (367 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Boating, Accessible Swimming, Birding, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Ice Fishing, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Mountain Biking, Photography, Water Skiing, Water Access
This campground is along the south shore of Sheridan Lake. Within its 5 large loops, there are many sites with direct access to the lake. Access to...
Cold Brook Campground
STANDARD
12 sites 4.4/5 (99 reviews) $18/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pickup Camper
Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing, Birding, Picnicking, Boating
Located less than 1 mile north of Hot Springs, South Dakota sits one of the area's most perferred campgrounds. At the south end of Cold Brook Cam...
Cottonwood Springs Campground
STANDARD
17 sites 4.3/5 (95 reviews) $18/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Water Access, Birding, Boating, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Picnicking
Located just 5 miles west of Hot Springs, SD is a hidden gem of a campground. Cottonwood Springs Campground is a quiet, peaceful campground tucked awa...
Pactola Reservoir Campground
STANDARD
53 sites 4.3/5 (197 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Camping, Boating, Biking, Visitor Center, Water Skiing, Paddle Boating, Photography, Kayaking, Fishing, Canoeing, Day Use Area
This campground is nestled in the pine trees along the south shore of Pactola Reservoir, offering guests lake views and access to a multitude of recre...
WILLOW CREEK HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
9 sites 4.3/5 (28 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Horse, Hammock
HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, CAMPING
This horse camp is nestled at the confluence of Willow Creek and Palmer Creek near the Black Elk Wilderness area of the Black Hills National Forest. F...
IRON CREEK HORSE CAMP
STANDARD
9 sites 4.2/5 (24 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Horse, Hammock
WILDLIFE VIEWING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, CAMPING
Located 13 miles outside Custer, South Dakota, Iron Creek Horse Camp offers a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Southea...
ROUBAIX LAKE
STANDARD
30 sites 4.2/5 (107 reviews) $30/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Swimming Site, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking
Roubaix Campground is tucked into a grove of Ponderosa pines along its namesake lake. With a popular swim beach and opportunities for non motorized b...
SUMMIT RIDGE LOOKOUT CABIN
STANDARD
1 sites 4.2/5 (42 reviews) $35/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Horse, Hammock
HUNTING, HIKING, CAMPING, BIKING
Summit Ridge Cabin is located near the border of Wyoming in Southwestern South Dakota on the Black Hills National Forest, providing a perfect setting ...
OREVILLE CAMPGROUND
STANDARD
16 sites 4.1/5 (108 reviews) $26/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock
Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Camping, Biking
Located 4 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, Oreville Campground is a delightful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hi...
BEAR GULCH
STANDARD
1 sites 4.0/5 (2 reviews) $100/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Picnicking, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Boating, Biking
This private access group campsite is isolated among the forested Black Hills of South Dakota, overlooking a private bay on the Pactola Reservoir. Gre...
Black Fox Campground
Campground
0.0/5 $0/night
The Black Fox Campground has nine camp sites. Restroom facilities are available. The campground is in a remote location within a spruce forest on Sou...
Boxelder Forks Campground
STANDARD
13 sites 0.0/5 $24/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Fishing, Camping
Boxelder Forks Campground is host to 13 campsites, tucked into the Ponderosa Pines along Boxelder Creek near the town of Nemo, South Dakota. The campg...
Dalton Lake Campground
STANDARD
10 sites 0.0/5 $24/night Reservable
Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer
Dalton Lake Campground sits next to the 2.8 acre Dalton Lake and offers nearby access to fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and a variety of mo...