Allen Ranch Campground

We did the Tipi B&B for two nights. The owner is really great and has an awesome dog that hangs around. The breakfast is really yummy too, but just not what I expected. If you do the B&B bring your own pillows, towels and sheets. He does provide cots, sleeping bags, and chairs. It does have a really nice location next to the Natonal parks.

We stayed there and really enjoyed it. The owner is really nice and has lived there all of his life. The tent camping is right on the river and we spent a very restful night sleeping to it.

Can you say sheep/horse poop...I've never seen so much of it in my life. This is a whole in the wall campground, very old and needs tons of work. The bathrooms were old but clean enough considering the campground. The price was crazy high if I was not so tired we would not of stayed, we paid $18.00 with passport America. Sign said $25.00 night for Bikes...CRAZY!! ATT cell worked ok, could not get DirTV or local channels. Road is very rough going in, I would not stay again.

What a magical place! We camped right by the creek and saw a gorgeous country wedding from across the camp. In the morning, sheep were grazing right by our campsite, which was a pretty cool sight for us Californians :)

Older park. Two sets of sites. One set, along the creek, are pretty short. There are another 4 sites located up o the hill which can accommodate large rigs. Sites are E/W. Fastest Verizon I have ever seen. 61.38/9.37 Down/Up with no booster.

This place is so pretty! The creek that runs through the property is amazing. It’s great to stand or even swim in. There is ONE teepee up when I ventured back with amazing constrast to the red rocks and cliff. We have a 43” fifth wheel and was able to fit comfortably in site 8 next to the creek.
The other big rig spots on the hill have great views but, like another review mentioned they didn’t have picnic tables or fire pits. If you do have a bigger rig the layout needs to be broader to accommodate turn arounds better and the space definitely needs gravel brought in on the sites and surrounding areas.
The details that someone done with this place took time and care but, it feels like it doesn’t get the care it needs anymore. (Structures and grass) there are fresh flowers and the office area looks great.
The grass is long up to the ankle in common areas and knee high on the outskirts.

Tents and smaller rigs shouldn’t have any trouble enjoying the surrounding beauty and the proximity to town. Lots of birds to look at and small fish in the stream.

They have water and electric and a dump station.

The owner is great and very nice.

Negatives: No sewer. Traffic can be heard from the main road during the day not much traffic at night. No laundry. No camp store.

Positives: Hot spring river is great! You can hear the river running at night. Kids can play by the stream. Nice views.

Paid 20.00/night via Passport America. Regular rate is 40.00/night. Mr. Allen was super accommodating. Went out of his way to meet me at the Driver's license office to bring me a receipt to satisfy the SD one night stay requirements. Camp site was clean. No sewer connection but there is a dump station conveniently located. Had water and 30/50 amp service. Would definitely recommend if you are visiting the black hills.

The place is a bit run down but very easy to work with. There is a dump, no sewage hookups though. Had 50 amp, site right on the creek with Mountain View’s accross. Can’t complain!!!

We were lucky to get site #1. Right on the creek/river and relaxing. Close to hwy. but really didn’t notice the noise. Campground shows it’s age and starting to need some upkeep, especially showers. Nice place to go for a walk and some people were Floating down the river. No sewer but they had a dump site... I would recommend going into town and using the free city dump station. There are larger sites on first level, zero shade and right on the road. Entrance to the campground is a bit rough but in a 30’ 5th wheel not a problem. Dusty, dusty you will need a wash but overall a good experience. Don’t forget to go see the mammoth dig, it is simply amazing. the wild horse sanctuary was closed but a nice drive, and all of the springs out that direction. Pack a picnic and play in the springs.