Welcome to the award-winning Belvidere East / Exit 170 KOA Journey — a South Dakota RV park and campground where comfort, quiet, and star-filled skies await.
Recipient of the 2025 ICON Award, 2025 & 2026 KOA World Class Service Award, and 2025 & 2026 RV LIFE Best of the Best Campground Award, Belvidere East / Exit 170 KOA Journey is conveniently located just off Interstate 90. Surrounded by wide-open prairie and free from train and air traffic, our peaceful campground is ideal for an overnight stop or a longer, relaxing stay.
Perfectly positioned for travelers heading west, we offer a quiet home base where nature, comfort, and the cosmos truly unite—just miles from iconic destinations including Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, Yellowstone, Rapid City, and the Black Hills.
As the first KOA Journey campground on I-90 in the Mountain Time Zone, Belvidere East is perfectly timed for road-trippers and families alike. From glowing sunsets to brilliantly dark skies, every stay offers quiet evenings, fresh prairie air, and unforgettable stargazing.Whether you're traveling solo, as a couple, or with the whole family, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere, modern comforts, and easy access designed to make your journey smoother and more enjoyable.
Ways to Stay
No matter how you travel, there's a comfortable place waiting for you at our South Dakota campground.
RV Sites – Spacious, Easy & Big-Rig Friendly
Our long, pull-through RV sites accommodate rigs up to 90 feet and feature:
Tent Camping – Sleep Under the Stars
Enjoy classic prairie camping with:
Cabins – Cozy, Simple & Comfortable
Prefer a solid roof and a comfy bed? Our cabins make camping easy while keeping you close to the outdoors.
Campground Amenities & Recreation
Designed for comfort, convenience, and family fun:
Stocked Convenience Store
Forgot something—or just want to grab a quick treat? Our on-site convenience store is fully stocked to make your stay easy and stress-free. Stop in for:
On-Site Café – Fresh & Made to Order
Fuel up without leaving the campground. Our café serves guest favorites including:
Easy Late-Night Arrival
Rolling in after a long day on the road? We've got you covered.
Your Owners & Hosts: Robert & Lisa Wice, Jr.
Max Pull-Thru Length: 90 feet
GPS: N43.89120, W101.14810
Open: May 1 – October 25
We currently offer the following activities:
Starts: 05/31/2027 - Ends: 06/05/2026
Ride Across South Dakota (RASDAK) is an annual bicycle ride to enjoy the beautiful scenery and hospitality of South Dakota, the “Land of Infinite Variety.” Route and registration details are available on our website when they are finalized. Come join us - we believe the best way to see South Dakota is on a bicycle! Admission: Participation fee information is available on the RASDAK website.
Courtesy of RASDAK
Starts: 07/17/2027 - Ends: 07/19/2026
The Annual Badlands Astronomy Festival brings together space science professionals, amateur astronomers, educators, youth groups, and park visitors for a stellar experience. Celebrate the beauty of a dark night sky and the wonder of space exploration.
Novices and experts alike will enjoy daily family-friendly activities and evening presentations with special guest speakers. In the past, activities have included planetarium visits, solar telescope viewings, technology demonstrations, and more. Nightly telescope viewings will be sponsored by the NPS Night Sky Program and Celestron.
This three-day celebration at Badlands National Park will support the continued protection and enjoyment of our incredible night skies as a precious natural resource. Although light pollution threatens dark skies across the globe, the Badlands are nestled in a corner of the Great Plains where light pollution is not a prevalent issue. Come celebrate the dark skies of the park with us!
The festival schedule and activities vary year-to-year. Stop by the Ben Reifel Visitor Center to pick up this year's schedule when you visit or check out the schedule below. Most events and activities are located in wheelchair-accessible areas. Astronomy Festival events do not require advance registration or tickets.
Badlands National Park has partnered with the NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium to co-sponsor the 2025 Badlands Astronomy Festival, July 18th-20th.
The festival brings together space science professionals, amateur astronomers, educators, and visitors for a three-day celebration.
Novices and experts alike will enjoy the spectacular dark night skies of Badlands National Park at public star parties each evening. During the afternoon each day, a variety of family-friendly activities will provide opportunities for visitors to learn about the night sky, the sun, and space exploration. Telescopes will be provided by astronomers from the Black Hills Astronomical Society, Badlands National Park, Dark Ranger Telescope Tours and the University of Utah for day and night observations.
The schedule of events includes a scale model solar system tour and walk, solar observing opportunities, special guest speakers, public stargazing activities, static displays, as well as equipment demonstrations by professional and amateur astronomers.
This free event is made possible through funding and support from the Badlands Natural History Association, NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium, Dark Ranger Telescope Tours, Black Hills Astronomical Society, The Journey Museum and Learning Center, International Dark Sky Association, University of Utah, Badlands National Park Conservancy, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, and Badlands National Park.
Belvidere East KOA - Holiday & Special Events Cancellation Policy
Belvidere East/Exit 170 KOA has a separate cancellation policy that applies for Holidays, Weekends, Stays over 5 days, and during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
The following days are included in the separate cancellation policy: