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Does Big Pine Campground Allow EV Charging?

Here's what you need to know about EV charging at this RV park in Custer, South Dakota.

Location

12084 Big Pine Rd

Custer, SD 57730

EV Charging Policy

Reader report, not confirmed by the parkReader-submitted Sep 2026
EV Charging Not Allowed

A reader sent us this tip. We try to confirm listings directly with the park before marking them “Confirmed,” but we haven't been able to verify this one yet, so call ahead before you rely on it.

A reader who contacted the campground while planning a Black Hills trip was told EV charging is not allowed, and stayed elsewhere as a result. We could not independently confirm this policy.

Ninety shaded sites in the pines two miles west of Custer, South Dakota, and none of them for your EV, at least according to a reader who asked Big Pine Campground directly while planning a Black Hills trip. The answer was no, and the reader booked somewhere else. We could not find an EV rule posted online, so this rests on that one conversation; call if it changes your plans. Custer also has public DC fast charging from Tesla Supercharger. Rapid City is another option at roughly 27 miles, with ChargePoint, Tesla Supercharger, and Blink. If you drive something other than a Tesla, check whether the Custer Supercharger is open to your car before you count on it, because Custer State Park, Crazy Horse, and the Needles Highway are all slow, climbing miles that reward a healthy buffer.

DC Fast Charging Near Big Pine Campground

  • Custer
    In town
    Tesla Supercharger
  • Rapid City
    27 mi
    ChargePointTesla SuperchargerBlink

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Frequently Asked Questions

Not by the park. This listing comes from a reader who shared their firsthand experience, and we have not been able to get the park to confirm it. Treat it as a helpful tip, not an official policy, and call Big Pine Campground before you arrive to make sure nothing has changed.

Probably not, though it isn't confirmed. A reader reported that Big Pine Campground does not allow EV charging on the property; the park has not verified this, so check before you arrive and plan to charge nearby just in case. The good news: there's DC fast charging right in Custer from Tesla Supercharger, so you won't have to go far. Ninety shaded sites in the pines two miles west of Custer, South Dakota, and none of them for your EV, at least according to a reader who asked Big Pine Campground directly while planning a Black Hills trip.

A reader reports that Big Pine Campground does not offer EV charging of any kind on the property. The park has not confirmed this, so check before you arrive. Your nearest options are public charging stations in the area. There is DC fast charging right in Custer from Tesla Supercharger. Beyond that, Rapid City is about 27 miles away with ChargePoint, Tesla Supercharger, and Blink.

A reader reports Big Pine Campground doesn't allow EV charging, and even though that isn't park-confirmed, it's worth knowing your nearest options. There is DC fast charging right in Custer from Tesla Supercharger. Beyond that, Rapid City is about 27 miles away with ChargePoint, Tesla Supercharger, and Blink. Have your next charging stop figured out before you arrive. The peace of mind is worth the two minutes of planning.

Probably not, though it isn't confirmed. A reader reported that Big Pine Campground does not allow EV charging; the park has not verified this. That doesn't mean you can't stay there with an EV. It just means you should arrive charged and have a plan for your next charging stop. Fortunately, there's fast charging right in Custer, so you're not stranded. Ninety shaded sites in the pines two miles west of Custer, South Dakota, and none of them for your EV, at least according to a reader who asked Big Pine Campground directly while planning a Black Hills trip.

A reader reports Big Pine Campground doesn't permit EV charging. That isn't park-confirmed, but to be safe, plan to charge before you arrive or at a nearby station. There is DC fast charging right in Custer from Tesla Supercharger. Beyond that, Rapid City is about 27 miles away with ChargePoint, Tesla Supercharger, and Blink. Ninety shaded sites in the pines two miles west of Custer, South Dakota, and none of them for your EV, at least according to a reader who asked Big Pine Campground directly while planning a Black Hills trip.

A reader reported that Big Pine Campground does not allow EV charging, but the park has not confirmed a policy or a reason. Most campgrounds that restrict EV charging do so because of electrical infrastructure limitations. An EV drawing 40+ amps for hours can strain a system designed for RVs cycling through air conditioning and appliances. The answer was no, and the reader booked somewhere else.

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