You haven’t truly experienced the Sturgis Rally until you’ve camped at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Each year, the Buffalo Chip’s 600-acre campground facility fills with folks ready to kick back, relax and have the time of their lives at the Best Party Anywhere®, and if you’re the type who likes to tent it (or you’re simply looking for the lowest price), you’ll be happy to know how easy it is to find a spot and pitch your tent in the campground.
Your campground admission pass allows you to set up a tent anywhere on the grounds with the exception of places designated off-limits to the general public, secured areas, parking lots, the amphitheater, or within 50 feet of any improved RV sites.
Open Sturgis Rally Tent Camping Areas:
- Setting up camp requires a campground admission pass only.
Concerts and races are free with this pass unless otherwise noted as a separately ticketed event. - Tent camping areas located throughout the property.
- First come, first served.
Ride-In/Walk-In Sturgis Rally Tent Camping Areas Only:
- Setting up camp requires a campground admission pass only.
Concerts and entrtainment are free with this pass unless otherwise noted as a separately ticketed event. - Designated areas along Cottle Creek, a natural stream that winds its way through the heart of the campground.
- Split-rail fence prevents four-wheeled traffic from entering.
Cagers can park outside the fence and walk in with their tent. - Cottonwoods provide shade surrounding creek.
- First come, first served.
Tent Camping for Daily Pass Holders:
- Daily pass holders may tent camp in any tent camping area until 10:00 a.m. the following day.
- Concert attendees are not required to camp but have the option so that they won’t party too much and then hit the highway.
If you’re headed to the Sturgis Rally this year, don’t miss out on the authentic experience of tent camping at the legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip. Reserve your passes now!
“The whole Sturgis experience all in the campground!” – Billy Channel
Admission – Every person must have a Wristband or a Daily Pass to enter the Buffalo Chip Campground.
Rally Pass Includes | |
One person admission into Buffalo Chip Campground for purchased date(s) One person tent camping for purchased date(s) One person – Free access to all Buffalo Chip Concerts, Entertainment and Activities for purchased date(s). NOTE that there are separately ticketed events (not Buffalo Chip events that are in the Sports Area) that do not require Buffalo Chip admission but do require purchase of a ticket by the event’s promoter. Information about these separately ticketed events is available by clicking here. NOTE that there are separately ticketed events (not Buffalo Chip events that are in the Sports Area) that do not require Buffalo Chip admission but do require purchase of a ticket by the event’s promoter. Information about these separately ticketed events is available by clicking here. |
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Types of Rally Passes | |
Standard “Rally Pass” – | Monday, Aug. 4 – Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 (7 nights) |
Extended Rally Pass – | Saturday, Aug. 2 – Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 (9 nights) |
Early Bird Rally Pass – | Monday, July 28 – Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025 (14 nights) |
Daily Rally Pass – | Daily Rates will fluctuate based on the schedule for that day. |
Forms of Payment – | The Buffalo Chip accepts Master Card, Visa, Discover and AmEx. (personal/company checks not accepted) |
Non-Refundable – | All rally passes are NON-REFUNDABLE from the time of purchase (no exceptions)” Add to that, “This is Rock ‘N Roll. You are paying for the camping and the entertainment is free. That means that if it rains, hails, snows, the sky falls down, Steven Tyler falls down, someone has a flat tire, an anticipated performer fails to perform, the wind blows or if Hades freezes over, there are no (nada) refunds. Your reservation helps the Chip plan a party, obtain performers and incur a bunch of expenses that simply have to be paid so the party can continue. Thank you for making that all possible these past 40+ years. |
Reservations – | Reservations can be made online, or by phone at 605-347-9000; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mountain Time Mon-Thurs; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Mountain Time on Fridays; Fall, Winter & Spring hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Closed on all major (and some minor) holidays. |
Taxes/Processing Fee – | SD State Sales Tax (+) plus processing and ticketing fees apply |
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See How the Sturgis Buffalo Chip Compares to Others
Sometimes it’s good to have options. And as you can see below, only the original biker-dedicated destination that brought music and motorcycling together during the Sturgis rally gives you more options than anybody else. See for yourself why it’s the best choice for your vacation!
Activities & Entertainment | Sturgis Buffalo Chip® | The Other Guys |
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Multiple Stages of Entertainment | ✓ | X |
World-Class Bands & Entertainers | ✓ | X |
Concerts Free with Camping | ✓ | X |
Multiple Days and Disciplines of Racing | ✓ | X |
7 Days of Free Bike Show Access | ✓ | X |
World-Renowned Motorcycles As Art Exhibition | ✓ | X |
3 Signature Black Hills Rides | ✓ | X |
International Bikini Team Nightly Pageant | ✓ | X |
World-Record-Setting Stunts | ✓ | X |
Amenities | Sturgis Buffalo Chip® | The Other Guys |
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Shaded Campsites | ✓ | ✓ |
25+ Bars | ✓ | X |
$1 Drafts & Dogs | ✓ | X |
Motorcycle Retail & Mechanical Service Outlet | ✓ | X |
Bikini Beach Swim Paradise with Rope Swing, Slip 'n' Slide and Sun Decks | ✓ | X |
24/7 Gas Station with 93-Octane Fuel | ✓ | X |
Free Daily Pancake Breakfasts | ✓ | X |
Free Showers | ✓ | ✓ |
Paved Roads | ✓ | ✓ |
Accolades | Sturgis Buffalo Chip® | The Other Guys |
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Original Biker-Dedicated Entertainment Destination in Sturgis | ✓ | X |
43 Years of Experience Throwing a Great Party | ✓ | X |
AMA Track of the Year Award - 2014 | ✓ | X |
American Flat Track Event of the Year Award - 2017 | ✓ | X |
Locally Owned, Family-Run Business | ✓ | X |
South Dakota Excellence in Tourism Innovation Award - 2017 | ✓ | X |
Longest-Running Women’s Ride in Sturgis | ✓ | X |
33 Years of Directly Supporting Veterans and Veterans’ Organizations | ✓ | X |
Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Association Special Achievement Award - 2021 | ✓ | X |
Over $2.1 Million Donated to Charity | ✓ | X |
Official Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Dates During the 2025 Sturgis Rally
Early Bird Passes – Monday, July 28 – Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
Extended Rally Pass – Saturday, Aug. 2 – Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
Rally Pass – Monday, Aug. 4 – Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025
You can’t get more for less anywhere else in the world.
Prices are at the lowest they’ll be all year, and they will increase at any time, so get yours now!