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
Peggy G
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HORS
I won't be back! I have never been to a State or National Park where the camp host is a grumpy old man that hates his job. The bathrooms were discussing so discussing by 9am you can't even walk past them without getting sick. Then on top of it the bathroom lights don't work. When I asked the woman camp host about the bathroom lights she just shrugged her shoulders and said the lights and fan have never worked. It's to bad since the campground is near Mount Rushmore but the camp host just doesn't care if you have a good time or not at their campground!
Peggy G
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HORS
I won't be back! I have never been to a State or National Park where the camp host is a grumpy old man that hates his job. The bathrooms were discussing so discussing by 9am you can't even walk past them without getting sick. Then on top of it the bathroom lights don't work. When I asked the woman camp host about the bathroom lights she just shrugged her shoulders and said the lights and fan have never worked. It's to bad since the campground is near Mount Rushmore but the camp host just doesn't care if you have a good time or not at their campground!
David B
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: HORS
Great, shaded sites minutes from Mt. Rushmore and other activities!
David B
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: HORS
Great, shaded sites minutes from Mt. Rushmore and other activities!
Tim K
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Easy access to the lake and surrounding activities, especially the climbing areas. Cell service is non-existent here though. Clean bathrooms and well maintained sites. The sites are pretty close to one another though.
Tim K
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Easy access to the lake and surrounding activities, especially the climbing areas. Cell service is non-existent here though. Clean bathrooms and well maintained sites. The sites are pretty close to one another though.
Catherine L
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
We stayed next to the lake and it was beautiful. Our granddaughters had a great time in the lake. It is a small campground but quiet and very pretty.
Catherine L
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
We stayed next to the lake and it was beautiful. Our granddaughters had a great time in the lake. It is a small campground but quiet and very pretty.
Judith G
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: WALK
Such beautiful country! The campgrounds were clean and in such a lovely area. Trails are very close by and we had a wonderful experience.
Judith G
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: WALK
Such beautiful country! The campgrounds were clean and in such a lovely area. Trails are very close by and we had a wonderful experience.
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
