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Ripple Creek Campground
Located in Lead, South Dakota
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South Dakota's Prime Outdoor Retreat
Located in Lead, South Dakota, our campground provides cabins, RV sites, and tent sites in the heart of the Black Hills. Guests stay close to outdoor recreation, historic towns, and scenic landscapes that draw visitors from across the region year-round.
Across the campground, amenities support both comfort and time outdoors. Ongoing cabin refreshes, shared gathering spaces, and practical facilities are designed to complement days spent biking, hiking, riding trails, or exploring the Black Hills.
Essential Amenities
Cabin Comforts
Cabins have been refreshed with new beds, bedding, microwaves, and refrigerators. They include mini-splits that provide heating and cooling. These updates support a comfortable stay and provide reliable essentials for guests returning from full days spent outdoors.
Shared Grilling and Fire Areas
Our communal grilling area and shared firepit create space to cook meals and gather. We offer a large flat top grill, a propane grill, and a large pizza oven for you to choose how to enjoy your next best meal. These areas encourage relaxed evenings and simple outdoor enjoyment within the campground setting.
Pavilion and Shower House
A communal pavilion offers a place to enjoy coffee, relax, or play games. Our on-site shower house provides hot showers, giving guests a convenient way to refresh after active days. We also offer large, warm, fluffy towels giving you an even higher level of comfort.
Explore The Best of Lead, South Dakota
Learn More About Nearby Attractions
Our campground is located in Lead, South Dakota, within the Black Hills, an area known for outdoor recreation, historic towns, and scenic surroundings. Nearby communities like Lead and Deadwood offer attractions, museums, and local stops that reflect the region’s strong connection to history and nature.
Experience Lead Culture Through Local Events
Kool Deadwood Nites
Each August, Deadwood turns into a hub for classic-car culture during this multi-day celebration of vintage vehicles and oldies-era fun. Visitors can watch a Main Street parade, browse show-and-shine displays, and catch live entertainment tied to the weekend’s events. The schedule typically centers on late August, with the 2026 dates listed as August 18 through August 23.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is one of the largest and most iconic motorcycle gatherings in the world, held every August in and around Sturgis, South Dakota, just a short ride from Lead. Thousands of motorcyclists converge for group rides, concerts, stunt shows, vendor exhibitions, and scenic tours of the Black Hills. The multi-day rally has deep roots in biker culture and attracts visitors from across the globe.
Things To Do
Guests have easy access to outdoor activities throughout the Black Hills during any season, including biking, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting, motorized trail riding, skiing and snowmobiling. The George S. Mickelson Trail runs directly by the property, and many additional trails, recreation areas, and seasonal activities are close by.
Dining
The Lead and Deadwood area offers a range of dining options for visitors. Restaurants, breweries, and casual eateries are available nearby, with choices that fit short stops or relaxed evenings. Many additional dining options can also be found throughout the surrounding Black Hills region.
Located Right Off The George S. Mickelson Trail
The George S. Mickelson Trail runs directly alongside our campground, offering immediate access for biking, hiking, and outdoor exploration. This 109-mile trail connects Deadwood to Edgemont and is a major draw for visitors seeking Black Hills recreation.
Explore the Great Outdoors at Ripple Creek Campground
Use our map for directions to 21981 N Rochford Road in Lead, South Dakota 57754. Ripple Creek Campground is located on N Rochford Road in the Black Hills and sits right off the George S. Mickelson Trail. If you need help finding the entrance, call us at 605-584-0036.
21981 North Rochford Road, Lead, South Dakota 57754, United States
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