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General Guidelines

These policies are hereby incorporated into and form a part of each guest’s agreement to enter and use Ripple Creek Campground. By entering the campground, making a reservation, checking in, occupying a site, or otherwise using the campground, each guest acknowledges receipt of these policies (whether provided in writing, posted at the campground, or made available electronically) and agrees to comply with them throughout their stay.

If the guest is acting on behalf of an organization or group, the person making the reservation and/or checking in represents and warrants that they have full power and authority to bind that organization or group to the policies and that the policies are binding and enforceable against that organization or group according to their terms.

Ripple Creek Campground is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Though the campground is monitored under security, we highly recommend keeping personal items on you or locked in your cabin, RV, or tent. Ripple Creek is not responsible for death or injury due to general camping practices. Please be safe and mindful of your surroundings.

If there is any damage or loss of items supplied by the campground, your card will be charged for repairs or to replace any missing items.

Check in time is from 2:00pm-8:00pm. Check out time is 11am. If for any reason you need to request a check-in or check-out time outside of these timeframes, please contact the host.

Quiet time is monitored to ensure campers can enjoy the peace and quiet the Black Hills have to offer, as well as get a good night’s rest. This time is from 10pm-6am.

Absolutely no smoking in cabins, pavilion, or shower house. Please use one of the designated areas for smoking. “Smoking” means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe, or any other lighted or heated tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, whether natural or synthetic, in any manner or in any form. “Smoking” also includes the use of an electronic smoking device which creates an aerosol or vapor, in any manner or in any form.

No discharge of firearms, and no fireworks are allowed at the campground.

Please note - cell service is spotty at the campground. We do offer WiFi for our guests so that you can stay connected if you choose.

Use only the assigned campsite, cabin, or accommodation; do not exceed posted occupancy limits; do not trespass into closed or restricted areas.

Use fires, grills, and fuel only in permitted areas and in compliance with any posted fire restrictions; never leave fires unattended; fully extinguish fires before leaving.

Dispose of trash in designated receptacles; keep the site clean; use restrooms and dump stations properly; do not discharge wastewater or dispose of hazardous materials on the ground or into water sources.

Operate vehicles at safe speeds; park only in designated areas; do not block roads, trails, or emergency access routes.

Use the campground at your own risk; supervise minors; do not engage in unsafe or illegal activities; promptly report hazards, injuries, or property damage to the campground host.

Management reserves the right to remove guests for violation of campground policies with no refund.

Bookings and Cancellation/Refund Policy

A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking to ensure your reservations are locked.

All event, holiday, and Sturgis Rally bookings require full payment at the time of booking.

Please note- The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally typically takes place during the first full week of August.

Pricing is adjusted for the week prior to and the last weekend of the Rally.

We reserve the right to adjust pricing at any time. All reservations made prior to any price changes will be honored. Pricing is subject to change based on season, events, holidays and demand.

If you need to cancel your reservation for any reason, we require a 3-day notice prior to your stay and a fee of $35 will be charged to your card. If you need to cancel after the 3-day notice, you will be charged the full amount of your reservation, and no refund will be issued.

Event, holiday, and Sturgis Rally reservations are non-refundable. If you must cancel your reservation during these times, you take on the cost regardless of when you notify us.

3 days before your reservation, any unpaid balance will be drafted to ensure payment is complete upon arrival. Upon departure, your account must be paid in full if any additional items were purchased on site.

A processing fee of 2.9% plus a $0.30 per transaction fee will be applied to all card payments. This fee reflects the cost incurred by Ripple Creek Campground to process card transactions. The total processing fee charged will not exceed the actual merchant processing cost paid by Ripple Creek Campground. By submitting payment, the guest acknowledges and agrees to this fee. Additional state, county, tourism, GRT, and merchandise tax is applied to all bookings and merchandise purchases.

Monitoring, Updates, and Distribution of Policies

We may monitor compliance with these policies through reasonable measures to promote safety and consistent application of the policies.

We may update or revise the policies from time to time to address safety, operational needs, legal compliance, or changing conditions. Each guest is responsible for reviewing and complying with the most current policies during their stay.

Failure by campground to enforce any policy at any time is not a waiver of the right to enforce that policy or another policy later.

Pet Policy

We happily accept up to two dogs per reservation at the campground. There is a $10 nightly fee for each dog that stays. We reserve the right to require you to identify each dog at check-in (including type, size, and vaccination status) and may refuse entry to any dog that, in our reasonable judgement, poses a safety risk, is aggressive, is ill, is not under control, or would materially interfere with other guests’ use and enjoyment of the campground.

Guests must keep their dogs under control at all times. Dogs must remain on leashes when out of the cabins. Dogs may not be left unattended outside at any time. Dogs may not be left unattended inside tents, RVs, cabins, or vehicles if doing so creates a risk of escape, excessive noise, property damage, or danger to the dog or others. You agree to be financially responsible for any damage to the cabin or campground property caused by your dog.

Please be respectful of the other campers. You must prevent excessive parking, howling, or other disruptive behavior. If your dog creates a disturbance, we may require immediate corrective action, including removal of the dog from the campground.

You must immediately pick up and properly dispose of all waste. We offer supply stations for your convenience.

Note- Though we clean cabins after every stay, we have dedicated one, bunk style cabin, to be pet free in case of allergies. Please book accordingly or speak with the host if arrangements need to be made.

We allow horse boarding during your stay for a $25 nightly fee. Horses are to be kept in designated areas. You are responsible for all care and feeding. A tub is provided for water.

You assume full responsibility and liability for your pets and for any injury, loss, damage, nuisance, or claim caused by or arising from a pet’s presence of behavior at the campground, including bites, scratches, allergic reactions, noise, and property damage. To the fullest extent permitted by law, you shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Ripple Creek Campground from and against all losses, liabilities, claims, fines, penalties, damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) arising out of or related to your pet. This obligation applies regardless of whether the claim is asserted by another guest, a visitor, or any third party. Ripple Creek Campground will not be held liable for any harm, loss, or death of animals kept during your stay.