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redtop · 04-25-2013, 07:39 PM

I'm heading out west from Ohio in June or July and wonder how steep the hills are on the way to Rapid City. i'm driving a 36ft motorhome with the 460 ford engine and
am concerned that I have enough power. I'm towing a Ford Feista.
Can anybody suggest a good reasonably priced campground in the area of
Rapid City ?
Thanks,Jim

ga traveler · 04-25-2013, 07:45 PM

We have done the trip three times with a V10 and towing Honda civic. No problems with power. We always stay at happy holiday campground. Friendly folks and clean campground. Close to everything.

PDR John · 04-25-2013, 07:48 PM

You will be just fine, enjoy your trip.

Doggy Daddy · 04-25-2013, 07:49 PM

Harts Ranch Resort has a special, 3 Nites/4 days for $39.95
This is a 5 Star resort.
Hart Ranch Resort

BFlinn181 · 04-25-2013, 08:31 PM

Very flat land across S.D. until Rapid City. Once you get off I-90 you will encounter hills as you go towards the tourist attractions of Deadwood, Mt. Rushmore, etc.

Sargee · 04-25-2013, 08:33 PM

East of Missouri flat land. Hill going down to Missouri River no problem unless need stop at Chamberlain for gas it's exit is 3/4 way down hill. Then up n down hills till Rapid City. Main problem hill is Wasta rest area/exit just past there have a pretty long hill not steep but long. Try get a little run on for that one. Don't stop at rest area if possible as soon as leave rest area u start long climb. Don't forget Aug means Sturgis rally. Try not to fill up between Missouri River n Rapid City. They get tourists bad in some towns with gas prices. If do Bad Lands Loop watch heat gauge many veh overheat on loop. Welcome to SD enjoy it.