Stockade Lake South Campground

I unexpectantly booked a cabin here for a few night on our way back from Wyoming. I thought I had booked for Bluebell Campground, but when I got there to check in, we were informed that we had actually booked for Stockade South. Not only is it closer to the town of Custer, it was also very near the lake. It's much closer to Sylvan Lake, the Needles, and Rushmore. The cabin was much larger than I thought it would be with room to sleep 5 comfortably and had plenty of electrical outlets. The only downside is that the heat is located close to the ceilings, which made it too hot for my younger daughter overnight while us other 3 were comfortable. The inside table is large enough to seat everyone comfortably and there's benches in front of the bunks, easy to sit on or store your clothing bags on. There is also plenty of benches outside also for seating everyone comfortably, cooking on, setting coolers on and firewood underneath. There was a storm that came through and the eave was large enough that we could sit under it and watch the rain while staying dry. The cabins are on a hill, so the walk back from the bath house was a little winding, but not bad. The cabins are also spread out so you have a lot of room to roam and don't overhear your neighbor if you're enjoying a fire at night. The bathrooms were clean and the shower was decent. It's a push button shower without any temp dial, but it was sufficient to get the day's dirt off the body before going to bed. I would definitely recommend these cabins to anyone. My only wish is that they allowed well behaved dogs, which they don't. Also, It'd be nice to be able to buy wood here, but with the National forest right in your backyard, you can always forage for dead wood and fallen trees, which there is plenty of that here.

This is a nice smaller campground in the Custer Park - it's slightly "out" of the park and kinda off the beaten path. If you want a more relaxed stay, this is a great campground. The entire campground is on a hill so may be worth throwing in some extra wood or spaces for leveling. There are trees in or around all the sites and electric at some sites. No water hookups but the water was easily accessible. The campground is quiet and clean, the restrooms and showers are well maintained and fresh. If you want to be in the action in Custer, you may want to look at Sylvan Lake or Game Lodge both equally nice.

We go every year! Hot in Texas but cool in the Hills! Great restroom facility that's cleaned daily! Kids love the lake and there's wildlife everywhere!

Campground is clean, quiet, and staff were great! We rented a cabin which was amazing for the price included a heating/cooling unit, fire pit, 4 beds, table, and a locking door. Was the perfect place to make basecamp while exploring all over Custer and the Black Hills area. Great location!

Beautiful campground, very clean. Our agenda only allowed for a very short night stay but would have liked to stay longer. Restrooms: Flush toilets, showers, clean.

We lucked out with a booking of this campground under the Custer State Park portfolio of campgrounds. In comparison to some of the others, the campground sites are well spaced, partially and fully shaded. The on-site hosts and state park personnel are courteous and friendly to deal with. Restrooms and hot showers were great. No dump station, have to use station at other Custer Park campgrounds. Proximity to various attractions and town of Custer is excellent. Our only regret is we are not staying longer.

Very quiet and cozy. Bathrooms are a little dated but very clean. A small amount of highway noise but not enough that would keep me from staying here again.

No dump station at the campgound, map showed dump station about 10+ miles away. Went to Custer since that was the way we were traveling. Paid $10.00 at Buffalo Ridge camp Resort. Electric yes, need to fill water by the restroom. Stayed 3 nights site 11 very unlevel slanted down not very long to park 25ft camper plus pickup.

Nice, peaceful setting and very busy campground. Host was very nice and informative about the area. The bathroom facility and showers are cleaned everyday. NOTE - The Camp Host said to us they are full end-of- May 2021 through September, 2021.

What a great place, picnic/day camp areas close by, hiking, water activities, wildlife it was all wonderful!