Our visit to the Black Hills of South Dakota in 2015 was our favorite stop along our Wild West adventure. The region is rich with natural wonders, man-made marvels, and roadside Americana. It’s a great place to bring the whole family–with enough variety to keep everyone a happy camper. (Plus, it is home to one of the BEST campgrounds we have ever stayed at: Click here to find
Lake Thompson Recreation Area, South Dakota
We were surrounded by corn fields as we drove down the road to the entrance of Lake Thompson Recreation Area, located just a few minutes from De Smet, S.D. What we discovered at the end of the road was a camping oasis in the middle of rolling waves of farmland. Whether you are coming to visit the local Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum or you are just looking for
Rafter J Bar Ranch, Hill City, SD
Rafter J Bar Ranch in Hill City, S.D., is a fantastic campground that is well-located for those eager to explore the Black Hills of South Dakota. Of all the places we visited on our 2015 West Trip, the Black Hills was by far our favorite stop. We spent five nights here and only began to scratch the surface of all the things to explore in the Black Hills