Stories from the Trail
We love the stories our guests bring to share with us, and even more we love the stories of their time with us they leave behind. We would love to share some of these stories with you and hope you will book a stay with us and let us know about your time spent at Bear Den Cabins & Camp.
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Harshitha RSeptember 8, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Amazing Stay! We originally booked Baden Cabins for just one night, but we loved the place so much that we ended up extending our stay! It was honestly one of the most memorable parts of our trip. We stayed in one of their tent-style cabins, and it was such a beautiful experience. The cabin had everything we needed, including our own fire pit, and the whole property is surrounded by trees and nature. It feels peaceful, private, and completely away from the usual busy tourist areas. Tammy is an amazing host! She was incredibly welcoming and made our stay even more special. One of our favorite parts was seeing deer and other wildlife up close around the property. The sunsets are absolutely beautiful, and at night, the sky is incredible. There are so many stars that you can just sit outside by the fire and enjoy stargazing. 🌅🦌🔥✨ If you're visiting the Black Hills or Custer State Park and want a peaceful, unique place surrounded by nature, I highly recommend staying here. We made some wonderful memories at Baden Cabins and would definitely love to come back! ❤️Posted on GoogleAvery MorganSeptember 2, 2026Tammy and Tim were fabulous hosts and this stay is a must for your Black Hills and Badlands visit! The facilities were impeccable clean and much nicer than a lot of hotels you could stay at in the area for a much higher price. The grounds were beautiful, and it's clear that everything was well maintained and built with love. Do not skip this spot!Posted on GoogleAshley KippAugust 30, 2026If there was a hostess award....this place would win! So generous and hospitable. So so clean and cozy...not your normal cabin experience...more like an air bnb. My kids played on the property enjoying the wild life and nature that ran through. We had easy access to the nature loop and dif swimming spots. Grills provided and smokeless fire pits. I feel like not having to pack up our grill and a bunch of fire wood were 2 nice very unexpected perks!!!Posted on GoogleBarbara CavanaghAugust 16, 2026What a find! Beautiful and quiet setting. The glamping tents we stayed in were perfection! The bathroom/showers are absolutely *spotless*. Tim and Tammy have thought of everything…so many little details geared towards making the stay as comfortable as can be. But the very best part are Tim and Tammy. So gracious and welcoming! We can’t wait to return!! Thank you Tim and Tammy, you will definitely see us again !Posted on GoogleMichael MarquetteJuly 16, 2026This place is fantastic! Our trip had a couple of hiccups and we had to pivot. Tammy was fantastic and help accommodate us. If you’re heading to this part of the state I would highly recommend.Posted on GoogleHeather WhiteJuly 6, 2026Bear Den Cabins & Camp is awesome. We stayed in the Big Bear Cabin for 3 nights. The cabin was super clean. The showers/bathrooms were super clean and even had soap if you forgot some. Tammy and Tim were wonderful hosts!! Tammy let us check in a bit early since we arrived earlier than planned. Tammy checked on us to make sure we didn't need anything and showed us around when we got there. It was super sweet that they offer bagged ice for our coolers and ice for our water bottles! We didn't use the common area but grills and picnic tables were available to use. There were fans in the cabin and it stayed nice and cool at night even when during the day it was upper 80s. I'd recommend Bear Den to ANYONE!!Posted on GoogleHeaven StumpffApril 17, 2026Tammy and Tim were the sweetest hosts with a gorgeous space. We stayed in lil bear cabin for 2 nights and 3 days to wander around the dakotas. We were greeted with smiling faces and the warmest hospitality. The cabin was so cozy and perfect for our little family. Great prices and even better amenities. We even got to pet the horses and woke up to 14 deer and a variety of chickens. It isn’t far from rapid springs, Mount Rushmore and needles highway. We loved our stay and look forward to being able to book again someday. 🩷Posted on GoogleTyler FrazierSeptember 28, 2025I chose Bear Den Cabins & Camp as a home base to explore the Black Hill’s and would do it again in a heartbeat. Tammy and her husband really care about their guests and wellbeing and offer a lot of nice amenities. Ice. Nice bathrooms. Propane fire pits. Laundry facility. Gas grills. So look no further! It’s a nice thing they have going here!Posted on GoogleCamryn FrankeAugust 28, 2025We had such an amazing stay in the Big Bear cabin! The location is perfect (central to Wind Cave NP, Badlands NP, Custer SP, Black Hills, Mt Rushmore, etc etc). Tammy is such a communicative & friendly host, she checked in with us on travel plans to make sure she met us right when we arrived, gave us a tour of the place, and told us to call if we needed anything (we didn't - everything was perfect already!) As a group of young women traveling across the US, we felt very safe here. The amenities were great: very clean showers - stocked with soap and shampoo in case you forget yours, laundry, microwave, ice, multiple campfire locations (one in front of our cabin, one on the communal deck) - stocked with s'mores sticks, a grill - stocked with grill materials, and plenty of lawn games. Big bear cabin is perfect for ~4 people, & the cabin was very clean, with comfy beds, multiple fans, a mini fridge, coffee machine, and small table area. Next time I'm in this part of SD, I'll definitely be back!Posted on GoogleNancy RogersAugust 27, 2025We LOVED staying here. It was a perfect balance of camping in nature and having all the conveniences available. We slept in our tents and I even spent a few nights under the stars sleeping in a hammock! Tammy has 2 beautiful covered areas that have Grills and fire pits along with seating. The bathrooms/showers are awesome. I had my Dad and my Aunt with me who are both in their 70’s it was a perfect balance. Each morning, we woke to deer and wild turkeys on the grounds., sounds of the birds singing. It was absolutely beautiful. If I’m going anywhere near South Dakota I will be staying here again. In addition to the covered areas, she has a washer and dryer available for use, as well as an ice machine. She bags ice up so you can top off your coolers. A sink, microwave and Keurig machine. Tammy and her husband were awesome hosts. I would HIGHLY recommended staying here. The area where they live is just gorgeous. We really could not have found a better place to camp. We got to have s’mores in the evening and just stargaze. It was peaceful and close to so many of the things we wanted to do while we were there. We saw Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and more.Posted on GoogleElizabeth HathewayAugust 27, 2025Tammy and Tim are incredible and gracious hosts. Our cabin and the shower house were immaculately clean. We would absolutely stay here again!Posted on GoogleZack SchulerAugust 24, 2025Tammy went above and beyond to make sure our stay was enjoyable and we felt at home! This campground has some of the nicest and cleanest bathrooms that I have ever seen, and plenty of amenities to mingle with fellow campers. The location is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the cozy feels of this lovely campground!Posted on GoogleNikki Smith (Theonlynikki)August 11, 2025It was just supposed to be a one night stop but we love it here so we stayed 2! Tammy was so welcoming and kind. And the showers, bathrooms etc were absolutely gorgeous. So clean and nice. We would absolutely come back if we're in the area again.Posted on GoogleBrian BergenAugust 8, 2025I just got back from staying with Tammy and Tim for 3 nights during the rally. All the reviews I had read were very good and I totally agree. Stayed in the Little Bear Cabin and I will make sure I stay there when I travel South again. Thanks for the warm hospitality and relaxing stay.Posted on GoogleSusan CoxJuly 29, 2025My family and i rented two tent spots. This place is amazing!!! Tammy is a great host! My daughter and her family had stayed in 2914, and she remembered them. My grandson loves the play area. Beautiful location. And the bathroom shower areas, perfection. I may drive from Texas to South Dakota again just to stay here!Posted on GoogleTravelerJuly 9, 2025We loved staying here. It's in a quiet, beautiful location. The owners were incredible and so kind to us, getting to know our names and giving us a tour of the area. The cabin, land, and facilities were very clean and even were stocked for us. I would definitely come back again.Posted on Googlemarianne espeyJuly 9, 2025This was absolutely the BEST place I have ever camped or glamped. Tammy and Tim were the friendliest and nicest hosts. They thought of everything to make our stay incredible. I would go back in a heartbeat if I only lived closer. I will definitely spread the word of the incredible owners and accommodations.Posted on GoogleMichelle SieglingJune 19, 2025Beautiful campsite with fantastic facilities and wonderful hosts! The glamping tent was very comfortable. I highly recommend staying here!!Posted on GooglecarmenJune 9, 2025This place is amazing, installations very clean the owners are friendly and caring people ,10000% recommendedPosted on GoogleBenJune 8, 2025I decided to rent the large cabin after seeing how high the other reviews were and they don't lie. Tammy is an excellent host and went out of her way to introduce everyone to us and really made it feel like more than a hotel. The camp is quiet and scenic with extremely clean cabins and bathrooms, overall it's an excellent value for anyone planning on visiting the black hills and Custer state park.
