Black Hills Basecamp

I absolutely love visiting Black Hills Basecamp! Anytime I have to be in Rapid for work, I make sure I stop for a while. It is such a welcome reprieve from the work that I do and gives me some joy in the winter months when I can't be backpacking. Thank you for this great facility and keep up the great work!

After only a couple visits I decided to become a member and after 4 months of membership I'm still excited for every opportunity I get to go climb. The variety of routes and difficulties keeps me, as well as my 9 and 14 year old nephew and niece, engaged and challenged. The staff is fabulous and all seem to strive to help climbers enjoy the sport and Basecamp's facility. The community of climbers is welcoming, helpful, and thoughtful. The gym, restrooms, showers, etc... are all in excellent condition. If you climb so much that you tire of the available routes before new weekly routes are put up, there's a light-up moon board and tension board with endless route configurations to choose from. So many good things to say. If you're considering checking it out, it's time to get up and go.

We love Basecamp!! The staff is so friendly and the climbing gym is amazing. There are so many different things to do. Climbing is the most fun and best work out for your body. I’m so glad we have an awesome gym like this in Rapid.

After my family and I moved to Rapid City, it was a blessing to find a local climbing gym that has a passion for climbing, community and youth. As an experienced climber with a wife and kids who also like to climb, we’ve enjoyed the high-quality routes, equipment and friendly atmosphere. If you’re thinking about trying climbing out or bringing your family here for some fun, do it!

Took my daughters here to do some climbing while in the Black Hills. This place gives bouldering experience in a controlled environment to build skills. Very friendly staff, interesting & challenging bouldering courses, clean restrooms, & rental equipment.

Bought climbing classes as a family Christmas gift and it has been amazing. We’ve all learned so much this year and found something to challenge each of us differently in the amazing community and environment created here.

Want to try something new? This is definitely the place to do it.

Experienced and want to challenge yourself? The setting crew does an extraordinary job making sure there are routes for all skill levels.

We came for my daughter's 9th birthday and had so much fun! Great for almost all ages to enjoy and all abilities! Having children on the autism spectrum, I'm always on the hunt for places not too crowded, that don't require lines or have too many directions and this place was absolutely perfect!!!! Such a great way to enjoy a birthday or just a Monday too!

Climbing at Basecamp has challenged me in the best way both physically and mentally. Lessons with Laura really empowered me to try harder things than I thought I could! She is inspirational and all the staff just have kind souls. I highly recommend reaching out to get started with them.

Facility is a lot of fun. Try the light wall! Buy a punch pass and join the community!

Amazing environment for beginners and advanced climbers. Built by people who know the industry and take your safety seriously! With a wide variety of routes and styles each wall ranges from slab to 60 degrees overhanging. Each route is monochromatic so very easy to follow! The holds are all hand picked to help you improve in all styles of climbing. Basecamp also has a weight room, hang boards, and a tread wall! Also love how members have 24 hour access to the facility! Doesn’t matter if you’re training for bouldering, sport climbing, trad, etc. Basecamp has you covered with long winding routes and short burley boulders.

I love climbing at this gym! The staff is friendly and accommodating, the routes have a wide range of difficulty so that you can have fun and challenge yourself no matter your level of experience, and the campus wall is pretty cool too.

My 12 year old daughter has participated in Base Camp's youth climbing club and I have seen her grow in confidence and make tremendous strides in her strength. For example, when she first started she could hardly top out the easiest routes, but this morning I watched with thankfulness as she easily topped out all the "easy" routes and started challenging herself on the "mediums." Props go to Laura and her team for running a great youth program!

My husband and I moved to rapid city from Colorado and were so excited to find out about this local bouldering gym. The routes and facility are amazing, but the sense of community and belonging is hands down the best part. Whether you are experienced or new to climbing, you will find something perfect for you!

Owners are incredibly awesome, it’s a welcoming community and my kids can’t get enough.

Hosted a birthday party here, and it was a huge success. The climbing is amazing, and the owner and staff are all so generous and kind!! Also, very reasonably priced!! We will be back!

Black Hills Basecamp is an awesome local bouldering gym! I’ve been to climbing gyms all over the country and this is one of the best. The route setting is creative and fun, the facility is bright and clean and full of awesome people. And the owners and staff are super passionate about climbing!

We love being members here! My husband climbs while I mostly use the weight/workout room. Really cool, calm vibe. Also, my favorite part is that members get 24/7 access. We use that often! Pretty impressive route setting as well. Thanks for existing, Basecamp!

Such a great climbing gym. The owners are some of best people and they have really cultivated a wonderful community environment… plus the climbing is 👌🏽

Gym absolutely rocks. Great community, great setting, really clean and modern facilities. Go here and climb!!!

Great climbing gym with a fun and encouraging atmosphere. The adult intro classes have been super helpful in building skill and confidence, and I’ve never felt unwelcome as a brand new climber.