Rapid City / Black Hills KOA Holiday Campground Blog

The Camping Trends Defining Travel in 2026

6/12/2026

Move over hotel lobbies—the most meaningful stays of 2026 are happening outdoors. Camping isn’t just trending; it’s reshaping how we travel. This year, the shift isn’t about going further or doing more. It’s about slowing down, simplifying, and being more intentional with how and where we spend our...

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5 Common Pet Problems While Camping

6/12/2026

Camping with pets is part of the adventure, but unexpected situations can happen fast when you’re away from home. A dog eats something strange near the campsite. Your pet starts limping after a hike. They suddenly seem sick, overheated, or exhausted. Here are some of the most common pet issues that...

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Make-Ahead Camping Meals

6/12/2026

Sometimes the best camping trips are the ones where you can skip the hustle and bustle of kitchen duties and get to what really matters – unwinding in nature. Pre-prepared meals let you spend less time cooking and more time making memories with your camping crew. We’ve gathered some of our favorite...

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Make the Most of the Longest Day of the Year

6/12/2026

Every summer solstice, the Northern Hemisphere gets a pretty sweet gift – between 14 and 16 hours of usable daylight, depending on where you live. Most people wake up at the usual time, work, eat dinner, scroll through their phones, and before they know it, another long summer day is gone.That’s not...

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2026 Events Near Rapid City / Black Hills KOA

6/5/2026

Planning a Rapid City or Black Hills getaway in 2026? Here’s a great travel hack: stay at Rapid City / Black Hills KOA and turn your favorite rodeo, festival, concert, rally, race or fair into a full camping trip. Located in Rapid City, the campground gives travelers a convenient base camp close to...

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Rapid City KOA Announces New Registration and General Store

10/29/2024

The Rapid City/Black Hills KOA is excited to announce the construction of a brand-new Registration and General Store facility. With the campground’s growing popularity, they have outgrown the current facility, and this new building will provide a more convenient, enjoyable camping experience for...

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Tips for First-Time Camping at Rapid City / Black Hills KOA

2/8/2023

Whether it is your first time camping with kids or in general, camping is a fun way to enjoy the great outdoors with family or friends — and you will have an unforgettable experience when camping for the first time in Rapid City, South Dakota.To help you prepare, check out these tips for first-time...

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Best Hiking Trails Near Rapid City, SD

11/1/2022

Enjoy the great outdoors in South Dakota when you go hiking near the Black Hills. When you stay at Rapid City / Black Hills KOA Holiday, you have many opportunities to try the different paths near the campground. Learn about some of the best trails you can try near the city, whether you are a...

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Things to Do in Rapid City, SD

9/7/2022

Whether you are exploring the Black Hills or visiting the famous Mt. Rushmore monument, you need a convenient place to stay, and Rapid City/Black Hills KOA Holiday is the perfect location. You can easily explore some of the best places to visit near the Black Hills, and you are close to Rapid City...

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Delicious Campfire Cooking – made easy!

9/9/2021

No matter how spectacular the scenery, meals around the campfire are often the highlight of the camper's day. Modern camp stoves and specialized cookware make the cook’s job easier, but nothing beats the taste and appeal of a meal cooked over the campfire.Building a Campfire for Cooking (with...

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Great Camping Activities and Ideas for the Whole Family!

9/9/2021

For many people, camping simply represents an opportunity to enjoy the restorative peace that quiet time in nature provides. However, many of us, especially those that take the great outdoors with our families and kiddos, know how important it is to have some fun camping activities at the ready to...

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S'More DELICIOUSNESS!

9/9/2021

The simplicity, the beauty of three perfect ingredients: gently warmed graham cracker, melty chocolate and the campfire toasted, gooey yumminess that is the marshmallow. And yet, sometimes your adventurous spirit kicks in and you wonder, what if I could take perfection and make it even better?We’re...

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Visit Much More than Mt. Rushmore on a Trip to South Dakota

6/23/2020

Visit Much More than Mt. Rushmore on a Trip to South Dakota!