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516 reviews
Horsethief Lake Campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting, with clean facilities and friendly hosts, making it an excellent choice for camping near attractions like Mount Rushmore. Guests appreciate the proximity to nature trails, a lovely lake, and the surrounding Black Hills. Although some campers noted issues like lack of potable water and occasional noise from nearby highways or helicopter tours, the overall experience remains highly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
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July 7, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
Beautiful campground! Plenty of space for our 33' motorhome. Stayed in site #16 near the lake. Camp hosts are great. Clean bathrooms. Hiked our way to Mt. Rushmore, just under 3 mi. Only drawbacks, poor cell coverage and no dump station. Watch for the turn into the campground, comes up on you pretty quickly.
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July 7, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: LKSD
Always enjoy our stay at HorseTheif Lake.
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July 6, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: HORS
This is a wonderful campground. Spacious sites and quiet. The lake has a great walking path and the hosts were fantastic.
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July 6, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop: HORS
This is a wonderful campground. Spacious sites and quiet. The lake has a great walking path and the hosts were fantastic.
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July 2, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
Smack dab in the middle of the black hills. Busy campground but everyone was respectful of quiet times. Cute lake within walking distance.
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July 2, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
Smack dab in the middle of the black hills. Busy campground but everyone was respectful of quiet times. Cute lake within walking distance.
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June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
Nice little campground just down the road from Mt. Rushmore. Campground hosts were wonderful.
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June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
Nice little campground just down the road from Mt. Rushmore. Campground hosts were wonderful.
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June 25, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: HORS
Beautiful location, helpful host, would definitely stay here again.
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June 25, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: HORS
Beautiful location, helpful host, would definitely stay here again.
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Forest Recreation Management, Inc, Hill City, SD 57745 United States
Elevation: 1,509 ft
From Hill City, take U.S. Rt. 16/385 south 3 mi to State Rt. 244. Turn left onto Rt. 244. Travel 5.9 mi 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.
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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Population: 834
Nearby city: Rapid City, SD
Approx. 18 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 4,980 ft
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