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
Michelle M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
I highly recommend this campground! Absolutely beautiful! We plan to visit again!
Michelle M
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
I highly recommend this campground! Absolutely beautiful! We plan to visit again!
Erin M
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LKSD
This campground is friendly, helpful, non-intrusive and breathtakingly beautiful. Our family will come here for years and years.
Erin M
VerifiedJune 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LKSD
This campground is friendly, helpful, non-intrusive and breathtakingly beautiful. Our family will come here for years and years.
brittany m
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LKSD
Great, large site right on the lake. Could barely hear my neighbors. Slept like a baby at night, so peaceful. Right next to the trail to the lake and boardwalk. The vault toilet was as clean as it could be.
brittany m
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LKSD
Great, large site right on the lake. Could barely hear my neighbors. Slept like a baby at night, so peaceful. Right next to the trail to the lake and boardwalk. The vault toilet was as clean as it could be.
Cindy L
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
We had a reservation and when we arrived were told by the host our 32’ Motorhome would not fit in site 17. False information. We fit fine.
Cindy L
VerifiedJune 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
We had a reservation and when we arrived were told by the host our 32’ Motorhome would not fit in site 17. False information. We fit fine.
Jeff S
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LKSD
The campground setting is beautiful, the campsites were clean, and the host was absolutely wonderful.
Jeff S
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LKSD
The campground setting is beautiful, the campsites were clean, and the host was absolutely wonderful.
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
