Host: Carla Sartwell 928-499-9066 (texting ok) azsidecarla@gmail.com

Location:  Elk Mountain Campground, Loop B, Wind Cave National Park, 26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747

Park General Information:  605-745-4600

Coordinates: N43.55677 W103.47799 (Visitor Center at Wind Cave)

Directions:   Just 12 miles north of Hot Springs on Highway 385.  Follow signs to the Wind Cave Visitor Center about 2 miles off Hwy 385.  Elk Mountain Campground entrance is ½ mile north of Visitor Center.

Camp Location:  Elk Mountain Campground, IBMC will be camping in Loop B. Suggested sites in Loop B are the following numbers:  15, 16, 17(Handicapped), 18-25. These sites will accommodate tents, tent trailers and RVs.  Sites can be shared.  Use Recreation.gov website to make your reservation.  Fees: $24 per night ($12 for Vintage).

Campground:  Usual table, fire ring, nearby water and flush toilets. No electric service. Cell phone service is marginal.  Firewood: check with camp ranger.

Services/Conveniences: Hot Springs, (14 miles) and Custer, (20 miles). Showers available at South Dakota Outdoor Shop in Custer or the KOA south of Hot Springs.

Attractions:  Wind Cave (elevator in service now, make reservations 3 days in advance) and other caves, buffalo, Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse monument sculptures, Sturgis their last weekend, Mammoth Site, Plunge Pool, Scenic train rides and plenty of twisty roads.

What to Bring:  Elevation is over 4,000 feet with pleasant days, cool evenings. Summer thunderstorms possible!