Sturgis Buffalo Chip

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is a 600-acre campground at 20622 Fort Meade Way in Sturgis, South Dakota, and a fixture of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which runs August 6 to 15, 2027. The organizer calls itself the original innovator that brought music and motorcycles together at the rally, with main stage concerts since 1981 from acts including Ozzy Osbourne, Kid Rock, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Aerosmith. Showcase stages, over 25 bars, Bikini Beach, races, stunts, bike shows and contests fill the days. The 2027 acts have yet to be announced.

An admission pass is the ticket: it covers tent camping anywhere in the designated areas and general admission to concerts and entertainment unless an event is separately ticketed. Upgrades such as front-of-stage access, RV sites and cabins all require an admission pass first. Daily passes appear in spring or early summer, and presale prices rise as the rally nears. Passes can be bought online, by phone or at the box office. All sales are final, and passes sold on resale sites are void.

This suits motorcycle riders and rock and country fans who want to camp beside the music for rally week. Day visitors can buy admission without camping, and RV, cabin and rental options exist for those who prefer more comfort. The program centers on bars, contests and late-night shows, with Bikini Beach and the International Bikini Team among the attractions, so families should check the schedule first.

Campers interviewed at the 2026 rally said they return to the same site each year for the lower cost than a hotel and the closeness to rally events. They described a social atmosphere with late-night music, recurring neighbors and potlucks between concerts. One visitor called the campground great, with a spot for every kind of camper, though storms brought overturned tents and leaking slide-outs, and the hay-field ground can be dusty.