About Horsethief Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 22
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Reviews (434)
What Guests Are Saying
Horsethief Lake Campground is a small, clean, and peaceful site located near Mount Rushmore with beautiful lake views and trails. Campers appreciate the friendly and helpful camp host, Tina, who enhances the overall experience. While some sites may lack leveling and vault toilets can be a bit smelly, the campground’s serene atmosphere and convenient location make it a favorite among visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Horsethief Lake Campground is a small, clean, and peaceful site located near Mount Rushmore with beautiful lake views and trails. Campers appreciate the friendly and helpful camp host, Tina, who enhances the overall experience. While some sites may lack leveling and vault toilets can be a bit smelly, the campground’s serene atmosphere and convenient location make it a favorite among visitors.
Review Summary
Nancy M
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LKSD
The camp host was amazing. We got our favorite site and it was so relaxing to camp here. Horsethief is definitely our favorite place to camp in all the Black Hills.
James C
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HORS
This is a small campground close to Mount Rushmore. The sites are clean and easy to get in and out of. The only distraction was the helicopter tours during the day.
James C
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HORS
This is a small campground close to Mount Rushmore. The sites are clean and easy to get in and out of. The only distraction was the helicopter tours during the day.
Nancy M
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LKSD
The camp host was amazing. We got our favorite site and it was so relaxing to camp here. Horsethief is definitely our favorite place to camp in all the Black Hills.
Albin B
VerifiedNovember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LKSD
Loved the site. Close to Mount Rushmore. Peaceful setting. Water was not far from site.
Albin B
VerifiedNovember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LKSD
Loved the site. Close to Mount Rushmore. Peaceful setting. Water was not far from site.
Kevin and Ann K
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: WALK
Beautiful lake and trail around the lake.
Kevin and Ann K
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: WALK
Beautiful lake and trail around the lake.
Claudia O
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: HORS
D Loop has no level sites. The experienced RV campers all had leveling blocks.
Claudia O
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: HORS
D Loop has no level sites. The experienced RV campers all had leveling blocks.
Location Horsethief Lake Campground
Address:
Forest Recreation Management, Inc
Hill City, SD, 57745
United States
From Hill City, take U.S. Rt. 16/385 south 3 miles to State Rt. 244. Turn left onto Rt. 244. Travel 5.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
Horsethief Lake Campground is accessible via U.S. Route 16/385 and State Route 244, with the closest major road being U.S. Route 16/385 located about 3 miles north in Hill City.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.8951 / -103.484
Elevation: 1509 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
