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Elk Mountain Campground: how hard is it to reserve?

Wind Cave National Park · National Park Service · Hot Springs, SD

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About Elk Mountain Campground

Elk Mountain Campground, straddles the edge of a ponderosa pine forest and open prairie, offering unique opportunities to view the diverse flora and fauna of the southern Black Hills. These campsites are available in both forested and open environments. Campsites may be reserved all year through Recreation.gov. Reservations may be made 6 months in advance of your stay and same day reservations are available. NOTE: This is a cashless campground. Only credit cards will be accepted through Recreation.gov or the Recreation.gov mobile app. Hiking at Wind Cave View rolling prairie vistas, ponderosa …

Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.

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