KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA is located (east or west) on I-90 at Exit 170. Turn north, proceed 1/2 mile. Campground is located on the left-hand side of the road.
Watch for the Belvidere East / Exit 170 KOA signs. KOA is at the same exit as the famous 1880 Town.
This campground is located in Mountain Standard Time zone.
Our address is not GPS friendly. GPS: N43.89120, W101.14810
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Your Guide to Rapid City Firework Celebrations In 2026, it will be even bigger and better to celebrate America's 250th birthday! Fireworks at Mount Rushmore Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a bang. Stay tuned for all the birthday bash details! In the City In the Black Hills
We infuse patriotism into every day of the year, and come Independence Day, we go all out.
We've not only got one, but five firework shows within the city ready to light up the night sky. There's enough to keep you busy all weekend. No shortage of celebrating here!
Fireworks at Rapid City Elks Golf Course | TBA
Official Rapid City Fireworks Show at Executive Golf Course | TBA
Arrowhead Country Club Fireworks Show | TBA
Black Hills Speedway Fireworks Show | TBA
Post 22 Baseball Firecracker Tournament Firework Display | TBA
Feeling extra patriotic? Check back for other 4th of July happenings at surrounding communities within the Black Hills.
Spearfish Sasquatch Baseball Fireworks Game | TBA
Belle Fourche Fireworks Show Following the Black Hills Roundup | TBA
Custer's Fourth of July Celebration | July 4
Deadwood's July 4th Celebration | July 4
Devils Tower Fireworks show at Devils Tower KOA | July 4
Fall River 4th of July (Hot Springs) | July 4
Interior 4th of July Celebration | July 4
Lead Fireworks over the Open Cut | July 4
Piedmont Park Fireworks | July 4
Sturgis Fireworks Display | July 4
Wall Fireworks @ Community Golf Course | TBA
Custer, SD - The Patriot's Parade honors military members, auxiliaries, and emergency personnel through a public procession in Custer. The Custer Chamber of Commerce presents the event along Mt. Rushmore Road from 8th Street to 2nd Street. Streets fill with color, motion, and sound as units move through downtown. Expect a clear focus on service, respect, and community pride. The parade opens with B-1 flyover and continues with family participation before the main procession. Activities and Highlights:
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A Community Tradition with Purpose: The Custer Chamber of Commerce continues a long-running community parade that centers on public service and shared civic values.
The Annual Badlands Astronomy Festival brings together space science professionals, amateur astronomers, educators, youth groups, and park visitors for a stellar experience. Celebrate the beauty of a dark night sky and the wonder of space exploration. Novices and experts alike will enjoy daily family-friendly activities and evening presentations with special guest speakers. In the past, activities have included planetarium visits, solar telescope viewings, technology demonstrations, and more. Nightly telescope viewings will be sponsored by the NPS Night Sky Program and Celestron. This three-day celebration at Badlands National Park will support the continued protection and enjoyment of our incredible night skies as a precious natural resource. Although light pollution threatens dark skies across the globe, the Badlands are nestled in a corner of the Great Plains where light pollution is not a prevalent issue. Come celebrate the dark skies of the park with us! The festival schedule and activities vary year-to-year. Stop by the Ben Reifel Visitor Center to pick up this year's schedule when you visit or check out the schedule below. Most events and activities are located in wheelchair-accessible areas. Astronomy Festival events do not require advance registration or tickets. Badlands National Park has partnered with the NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium to co-sponsor the 2025 Badlands Astronomy Festival, July 18th-20th. The festival brings together space science professionals, amateur astronomers, educators, and visitors for a three-day celebration. Novices and experts alike will enjoy the spectacular dark night skies of Badlands National Park at public star parties each evening. During the afternoon each day, a variety of family-friendly activities will provide opportunities for visitors to learn about the night sky, the sun, and space exploration. Telescopes will be provided by astronomers from the Black Hills Astronomical Society, Badlands National Park, Dark Ranger Telescope Tours and the University of Utah for day and night observations. The schedule of events includes a scale model solar system tour and walk, solar observing opportunities, special guest speakers, public stargazing activities, static displays, as well as equipment demonstrations by professional and amateur astronomers. This free event is made possible through funding and support from the Badlands Natural History Association, NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium, Dark Ranger Telescope Tours, Black Hills Astronomical Society, The Journey Museum and Learning Center, International Dark Sky Association, University of Utah, Badlands National Park Conservancy, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, and Badlands National Park.
The 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is scheduled for August 7 – August 16, 2026, a ten-day event celebrating its rich history in the Black Hills of South Dakota, with free general admission though some specific events and camping have costs, and attendees can expect a huge gathering of motorcycle enthusiasts with parties, concerts, and rides.
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