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
Mike M
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: HORS
It is a small quiet campground around a beautiful little lake. We completely enjoyed our one night there when visiting Mt Rushmore. No RV connections but the vault toilets were very clean and not much odor.
Mike M
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: HORS
It is a small quiet campground around a beautiful little lake. We completely enjoyed our one night there when visiting Mt Rushmore. No RV connections but the vault toilets were very clean and not much odor.
Breck T
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: HORS
nice clean campground. Friendly campground host
Nicol M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: HORS
Spacious camp area with lots of trees. Primitive toilet but thankfully not too stinky.
Breck T
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: HORS
nice clean campground. Friendly campground host
Nicol M
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: HORS
Spacious camp area with lots of trees. Primitive toilet but thankfully not too stinky.
Victoria R
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
The campsite was spectacularly perfection.
Of all the campgrounds I have ever used, of which there are many, the bathroom was the single most disgusting thing I have ever experienced.
I used it once and vowed never, ever, to step foot in it again.
I understand port a potties are not 'perfect' but this was horrific.
It is a shame since we loved our site so much.
Victoria R
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
The campsite was spectacularly perfection.
Of all the campgrounds I have ever used, of which there are many, the bathroom was the single most disgusting thing I have ever experienced.
I used it once and vowed never, ever, to step foot in it again.
I understand port a potties are not 'perfect' but this was horrific.
It is a shame since we loved our site so much.
Mark D
VerifiedAugust 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Beautiful location. Helpful camp hosts.
Mark D
VerifiedAugust 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Beautiful location. Helpful camp hosts.
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
