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
Morris E
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Nice quiet campground and great campground host.
Morris E
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: HORS
Nice quiet site and great campground host.
Rick B
VerifiedOctober 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Nice campground just 4 miles from Mt Rushmore Monument. Also very close to Needles Highway/Custer Park. Definitely worth grabbing a site if you can when in the area.
Rick B
VerifiedOctober 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Nice campground just 4 miles from Mt Rushmore Monument. Also very close to Needles Highway/Custer Park. Definitely worth grabbing a site if you can when in the area.
Mary S
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HORS
I love Horsethief Camground, but the bathrooms were quite smelly this year! Love the camping area and the great hiking trail.
Mary S
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HORS
I love Horsethief Camground, but the bathrooms were quite smelly this year! Love the camping area and the great hiking trail.
David W
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: LKSD
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David W
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: LKSD
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Robert C
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LKSD
Great site, great hiking from campground and a pretty lake all close to Mount Rushmore.
Clark O
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
Beautiful sites. Sites are very close to one another.
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
