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
Kathleen D
VerifiedOctober 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LKSD
It was gorgeous and the campground hosts were wonderful and friendly. Driving down the road to get to the campground I drove, to my amazement, right by Mount Rushmore!
Kathleen D
VerifiedOctober 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LKSD
It was gorgeous and the campground hosts were wonderful and friendly. Driving down the road to get to the campground I drove, to my amazement, right by Mount Rushmore!
hank t
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: WALK
This place rocks.
(Has rocks)
hank t
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: WALK
This place rocks.
(Has rocks)
Deborah D
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LKSD
Beautiful campground and lake.
John M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LKSD
Great campsite, which we could've spent more time here. Lots of wildlife. Great camp hosts!
Deborah D
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LKSD
Beautiful campground and lake.
John M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LKSD
Great campsite, which we could've spent more time here. Lots of wildlife. Great camp hosts!
Mark T
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Camp host were fantastic and
Area very clean. We had a great time just wished we could have stayed there longer to see more sites.
Mark T
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Camp host were fantastic and
Area very clean. We had a great time just wished we could have stayed there longer to see more sites.
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 5, 2026
