Jurisdiction and research scope
City of Custer, South Dakota only, not surrounding unincorporated county areas or another municipality. American Legal current Custer code through Ordinance 948, August 3, 2026; §10.16.150 derives from Ordinance 542 (2001). Read November 6, 2026.
Research by Can I Park My RV?Official municipal sources; access limits shown belowEditorial standard
Custer RV parking at a glance
| Location or use | What to check |
|---|---|
| Driveway / yard | Private driveway parking and storage need separate confirmation. Do not apply the public-street provision as private-yard permission. |
| Street / loading | Public-street or right-of-way camping is prohibited; ordinary parking limits need separate confirmation. No loading exception to camping intent is stated in §10.16.150. |
| Sleeping / utilities | No camping on streets or rights-of-way; private occupied use needs separate review. An extension power cord is expressly evidence of street camping intent. |
No camping in the public right-of-way
Custer prohibits camping with an RV, travel trailer, motorhome or other camping vehicle on public streets and rights-of-way. The section treats motorhomes as vehicles containing overnight sleeping accommodations. A visitor stop is not a reason to treat the street as a campsite.
Setup can show camping intent
The listed evidence of intent includes starting a generator to power the vehicle, leveling with jacks or blocks, deploying pull-outs or tip-outs, or using an extension cord to power the vehicle. Any one of these acts can count, even before someone goes to sleep. Other evidence can also establish camping intent because the list is not exhaustive.
Ordinary parking and private sites are separate
The camping prohibition does not supply a general street-parking time allowance, a loading exemption or private-driveway storage standards. Check the exact space, parking signs and other traffic rules. For guest sleeping on private property, storage or services, ask the city for the relevant land-use and utility requirements. These are Custer city rules, not Custer State Park campground rules.
Who to contact for your setup
Ask Custer Planning or Code Enforcement to confirm jurisdiction, the actual parcel or road, vehicle classification, position, duration and intended use. Obtain the required road, building, electrical, plumbing or wastewater approvals before relying on a parking exception. Easements, HOA rules and leases remain separate. Start with the official rule or permit guidance.
Use the Custer parking checker to organize the starting conditions. The checker cannot approve a parcel, a variance or an unverified exception.
Official sources reviewed November 6, 2026
- Custer §10.16.150, street camping
Camping prohibition and listed acts establishing camping intent.
- Custer current code edition
Edition through Ordinance 948, August 3, 2026.
A review date records when we checked these sources. The notes above explain any use of older code editions or limits on access to the full source; an address-specific city determination may still be required. Read our research method.
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