About Horsethief Lake Campground
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Reviews (217)
What Guests Are Saying
Horsethief Lake Campground is a charming and well-maintained site near Mount Rushmore, praised for its clean facilities, beautiful lake views, and helpful camp host. Campers enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, hiking trails, and the opportunity to see wildlife, making it a favorite spot in the Black Hills. While some sites may be close together and noise from other campers can be an issue, the overall experience remains positive with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Horsethief Lake Campground is a charming and well-maintained site near Mount Rushmore, praised for its clean facilities, beautiful lake views, and helpful camp host. Campers enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, hiking trails, and the opportunity to see wildlife, making it a favorite spot in the Black Hills. While some sites may be close together and noise from other campers can be an issue, the overall experience remains positive with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Jody W
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HORS
Campground was great. Back in spot was perfect for our 26' airstream. Camp hosts were helpful, especially on the morning we were pulling out and the truck battery was dead. Camp host came over and gave us a jump to get us on our way.
matt a
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: WALK
Horse thief lake campground was excellent. The sunrise over the lake was beautiful. The couple caretaking the camp where very informative and helpful. We will definitely stay there again!
Joe S
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LKSD
This was an AMAZING experience for my family. we had the most perfect campsite. The campground caretakers were so wonderful too. What a beautiful spot in this world. Thank you.
Sherry H
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: HORS
The campground hosts were quick to help, but the lady was unfriendly. The campground was clean.
Aaron R
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: WALK
Friendly staff, great site overlooking a lake. Well protected and bathrooms close at hand. I would highly recommend this campground to anyone!
Jayme N
VerifiedDecember 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HORS
Beautiful area. Campground was in great shape. Restrooms and camp sites were clean. Camp host was phenomenal! We received lots of great info. She definitely was doing a good job of managing tht campground. Loved our visit to Horsethief Lake Campground!
Emily T
VerifiedDecember 17, 2019 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LKSD
This location was my favorite campsite I have ever stayed at. Despite thunderstorms overnight, we had an amazing time and would absolutely come back. Waking up next to the lake was absolute perfection. Our neighbors were great, the hosts were easily accessible and helpful. The location was absolutely beautiful and a short drive to many other attractions in the area. This site would be good for a variety of groups. There was a wide range when we visited- families, couples, young adults. Highly recommend!
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.8951 / -103.484
Elevation: 1509 feet
