Sundance

Forest Recreation Management, Inc, Hill City, South Dakota, United States
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Main Entrance Sign into Sundance Campground
Horse Corral
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Pipe Horse Pen

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About Sundance

Located at the foothills of Bear Lodge Mountain Range, Sundance Horse Camp is a favorite among horse enthusiasts. It makes an ideal base for enjoying recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. Expansive grassy areas offer scenic views of the valley and surrounding hills. The Sundance Trailhead is located adjacent to the campground, providing access to miles of non-motorized trails suitable for hiking, biking, and equestrian use. The campground was completely renovated in 2025 using funds generated from campground fees. These updates enhanced access for modern-sized trailers, improved fire safety, reduced maintenance costs, and ensured that all sites meet federal accessibility requirements.

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8 total sites
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Hiking

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Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Oct 1 to Nov 1

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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8 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: SUND RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 22 ft · Gravel
🚐 002, Loop: SUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 22 ft · Gravel
🚐 003, Loop: SUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 22 ft · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: SUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: SUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 22 ft · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: SUND RV
Pet Friendly · 78 × 22 ft · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: SUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 16 ft · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: SUND RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 22 ft · Gravel

Reviews

37 reviews

Summary

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Sundance offers a great location for horse camping, with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for a relaxing getaway. The area is quiet, accommodating pets well, and provides amenities like picnic tables and fire pits. Some guests noted a need for clearer instructions on site payment, but overall, the experience was positive.

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4.4

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Naomi V

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September 30, 2026 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SUND

Great place to camp and ride. Very good trails. Could have better maps of trails.

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Courtney B

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August 14, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SUND

Great location and riding!
Decent distance to town, but far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet.
Will be back again!

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PRESTON D

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August 8, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: SUND

Spent a week riding in the Bear Lodge Mountain, It was beautiful!

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Cristi H

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July 20, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: SUND

The area was very quiet. We brought our dogs. They were not bothered by the horses at all. The directions on how to mark your site as paid need to be more clear. We paid online, but was not sure how to put that on the post.

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Jeffery B

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July 15, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: SUND

Beautiful views. Quiet.

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Karess K

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July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SUND

Great!

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Candace W

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June 27, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: SUND

Spent an overnight car camping here. It’s a great place set up for horse camping. Really peaceful & a beautiful setting. Picnic tables, fire pits and horse corrals with each site.

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Judith Y

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July 11, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SUND

Beautiful view

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Judith Y

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July 11, 2025 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SUND

Beautiful view

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Daryl B

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July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SUND

One corral per campsite, period. Even if almost no one is there. NO horses in the camping area.

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Location & Directions for Sundance

Forest Recreation Management, Inc, Hill City, SD 57745 United States

Elevation: 1,466 ft

Getting There

To access the Sundance Horse Camp from Sundance, travel east to County Road 123, Government Valley Road. Turn left onto County Road

123 and travel north for 3 mi.

Nearest town

Hill City, SD - 89 mi

About over 1 hr (103 min) to downtown

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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