A dry cabin has beds, power and a porch but no plumbing inside: restrooms and hot showers are in a shared bathhouse a short walk away. All 18 cabins at Suzies Camp, at I-90 Exit 34 near Sturgis, South Dakota, are dry cabins, so you bring your own bedding and towels.
Think of a dry cabin as a step up from a tent: a real roof, a real bed and a door that locks, without the cost or the setup of a hotel room or an RV. Here’s what you’ll find, what you won’t, and what to pack.
What’s in a cabin at Suzies Camp?
- Beds. They differ by cabin: two queens, three full beds, or a full bed plus a bunk bed (full below, single on top) are common. See every cabin’s beds.
- Power. Lights and outlets for phones, a fan or a coffee maker.
- A covered porch to sit out on in the evening.
- Electric heat and air conditioning in every cabin, so the cabins are comfortable all year.
- A picnic table, on request.
What isn’t in a dry cabin?
- No sink, toilet or shower inside. That’s what “dry” means.
- No sheets, blankets, pillows or towels. Bring your own.
Where are the showers and restrooms?
In Miss Suzies Bath House, a short walk from the cabins: hot on-demand showers, flush toilets (men’s and women’s) and a coin-op laundry. Bring shower shoes and a small bag or caddy for the walk over.
What should I pack for a dry cabin?
- Bedding or sleeping bags, plus pillows
- Towels and toiletries; shower shoes
- A flashlight or headlamp for the walk to the bathhouse after dark
- Camp chairs and a cooler
- A propane grill or stove if you plan to cook. Open fires aren’t allowed; propane is fine.
- Layers: Black Hills nights are cool even in summer
Who is a dry cabin a good fit for?
Couples, riders and small groups who want a bed and a roof without setting up camp. Because the bathrooms are shared, our cabins suit two to a few people best; big families who want their own bathroom and kitchen are usually happier in an RV or a motel.
Dry cabin, tent or motel?
| Dry cabin | Tent site | Motel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed | Real bed; bring bedding | Your own gear | Made up for you |
| Setup | None | Pitch the tent | None |
| Bathroom | Shared bathhouse, hot showers | Shared bathhouse, hot showers | Private |
| Weather | Roof and walls | Depends on your tent | Roof and walls |
| Feel | Quiet meadow, porch, the Hills outside | Same meadow | Parking lot |
Prices for cabins and tent sites are on Rates & Policies.
Stay at Suzies Camp
Suzies Camp is a quiet, owner-run campground at I-90 Exit 34 near Sturgis, South Dakota: 18 dry cabins, 60 RV sites and 15 tent sites. Pick a cabin on the cabins page. See drive times to the whole Black Hills.