Custer State Park Campgrounds
Custer State Park campgrounds offer a variety of scenic sites. Set up camp along a flowing stream, in the midst of pine forest, or near a mountain lake. The choice is yours!
Reservations
Available up to one year in advance, but we also offer same-day reservations for the campsites at Center Lake Campground. Call 1-800-710-2267 or go online www.campsd.com.
Camping fees
Collected daily and are based on the number of camping units in your party. A camping unit is a powered vehicle, motor home, camping bus, pull-type camper, tent or any other device designed for sleeping.
Firewood
Purchase at the Custer State Park's resort areas or convenience stores. Out of state firewood may not be brought into the park.
Evening programs
Presented nightly at campground amphitheaters between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Program listings and other information are found on each of the campground's bulletin boards.
Horse Camp
The French Creek Horse Camp is designed specifically for campers with horses. Reservations are required.
Camping Cabins
These one-room, log-style cabins are found in Blue Bell, Game Lodge, and Stockade South campgrounds as well as in French Creek Horse Camp. Each cabin has heating, air conditioning, electricity and a porch. Furnishings include a bunk bed, a double bed, table and benches.
Campsites
Each campsite at Custer State Park has a gravel or paved camping pad, a fire grate and picnic table. Electric hookups are available in most campgrounds.
Modern campgrounds
All campgrounds except Center Lake offer flush toilets and showers. Center Lake has showers and vault toilets.
Primitive Campsites
For a more primitive outdoor experience, backpackers will find the French Creek Natural Area much to their liking. Hikers using this area can camp anywhere in the canyon bottom, but open fires are prohibited.
Group Camping
Custer State Park has two group campgrounds to suit your party's needs, one near Stockade Lake and the other adjacent to the Game Lodge campground.
Non-profit Youth Camping Areas
The park offers two primitive areas (tent camping only) for non-profit youth groups to use for a reduced fee.