We live in the smartest and fastest-paced time in history, and while having the entire world virtually at our fingertips can be a huge positive, it is also incredibly stressful and taxing. Do you ever get information overload and wish that you could just unplug and escape? If so, you live in the right state, as this town is considered to be one of the best places in the country for off-the-grid living in South Dakota. Read on to learn more!

When it comes to off-the-grid living, there is no place quite like the Black Hills of South Dakota!
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The Black Hills are located along the southwest portion of South Dakota.
The Black Hills encompass 5,000 square miles of scenic landscape.
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The area is also where you will find some of the state's most iconic landmarks and towns.
Since it sits at a high elevation, the Black Hills come complete with a stunning landscape.
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While here you will have access to clean streams, fishing and hunting opportunities, and sweet seclusion.

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With dense forests, trees, and rolling hills as far as the eye can see...
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...there is no better place to build your own special spot and enjoy life off the grid in South Dakota than the Black Hills!
While you may not be living within city limits, it should be noted that Black Hills encompasses several towns.
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These include Lead, Deadwood, Rapid City, and Keystone (pictured here).
If you do decide to live off the grid here in South Dakota, keep the harsher winters in mind.
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The winter months can make certain aspects of homesteading and self-sustainment a bit more tricky.
You can find lots of resources (including the legalities) about living off-the-grid in South Dakota...
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...as well as tips and information of living in the Black Hills through a variety of resources including the local towns' chambers of commerce.

Have you ever been to this wonderful “life off the grid in South Dakota” town? If so, which part was your favorite? Do you think you could live here? We’d love to read about your experience in the comments section below!

To learn even more about the area, you will want to check out The Next Time You Visit South Dakota’s Black Hills, Look Out For These 7 Surprising Things.

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Adventures in South Dakota

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Where can we find other small towns in South Dakota?

  • Parker is very charming and known for its annual Turner County Fair and lots of rodeos.
  • De Smet is literally “the little town on the prairie” from the TV show of the same name that debuted in 1974.
  • Wall is where you’ll find one of America’s favorite roadside attractions: Wall Drug Store, founded in 1931.

Learn more about the other quaint small towns in South Dakota.

Where can we find state parks in South Dakota?

  • Rocky Point Recreation Area in Belle Fourche is located on an 8,000-acre reservoir and surrounded by picturesque rolling prairie.
  • Oakwood Lakes State Park in Bruce is located among eight stunning glacial lakes.
  • Snake Creek Recreation Area in Platte is popular among anglers, boaters, hikers, and birdwatchers.

Learn more about the other wonderful state parks in South Dakota.

Where can we go camping in South Dakota?

  • Big Pine Campground in Custer features basic tent sites and sites for RV hook-ups.
  • Cedar Pass Lodge in Interior offers very affordable camping prices year-round.
  • Big Sioux Recreation Area in Brandon also features great hiking and water sports.

Learn more about other places to go camping in South Dakota.

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