Take A Terrific Tubing Adventure At Wickiup Village, A South Dakota River Campground

Do you want to take the family on a unique vacation? While you can always fork out big bucks and travel elsewhere, there is plenty to see and do around the Mount Rushmore State, thanks not only to our landmarks but our many accommodations, as well. If you are looking for one of the most family-friendly places to stay, however, you will want to check out the creekside Wickiup Village which we think is the best river campground in South Dakota.

Located on the banks of Spearfish Creek near Lead, Wickiup Village is a stunning river campground in South Dakota that is "family-owned, loved, and operated."

Comprised of 20 rustic yet modern cabins, the Wickiup Village has a space for nearly every preference and price point, beginning with quaint 2-person cabins and working up to large and luxurious 6-person accommodations (like the pictured Bear Paw). This is a great spot for South Dakota river camping.

In addition to a comfortable place to sleep, cabins at the Wickiup Village boast kitchen areas, TV and wifi, private bathrooms, plus linens and other basic necessities.

While the accommodations are reason enough to stay at Wickiup, the activities may just steal the show, beginning with Spearfish Creek tubing adventures! Looking for river tubing in South Dakota? This is a great place to start!

Reserved strictly for guests of Wickiup Village, tubing takes place along a private, quarter-mile section of Spearfish Creek, with tube rentals available at the front office. Lazy rivers in South Dakota don’t get much better than this, so it’s an added incentive to book here!

As if you really needed another reason to stay, Wickiup Village also offers fishing, hiking, and access to an on-site firepit and playground.

Rates at the Wickiup Village vary depending on the season, so be sure to check the website for the most current pricing.

To learn more about the Wickiup Village, Spearfish Creek tubing, or to book your stay, please visit their their website.

Have you been to Wickiup Village, the river campground in South Dakota? We'd love to see your photos and hear about your experience. Moreover, where is your favorite place to stay in South Dakota? Let us know in the comments or via our nomination form! For even more epic places to tube, check out these 5 Lazy River Summer Tubing Trips In South Dakota To Start Planning Now.

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