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
Lindsey M
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
We parked our camper here so we could sleep and explore during the day. It served its purpose well.
Gerry W
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Perfect location, great sites. You can’t fill your water there. You have to go to the nearby KOA. The water is free but there’s a $10 fee to enter. So RVers arrive with water. There is a water pump for basic use but not for your tank.
Carter S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
Good campsite though no designated tent pad in most sites. Has a small “beach” front to the lake for swimming, fishing, and other activities. No flush toilets. Water spigots and trash designated areas weren’t far from any of the sites. Ice was a bit overpriced.
Carter S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
Good campsite though no designated tent pad in most sites. Has a small “beach” front to the lake for swimming, fishing, and other activities. No flush toilets. Water spigots and trash designated areas weren’t far from any of the sites. Ice was a bit overpriced.
Rajka R
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HORS
Good camp for 1 to 2 nights, no showers
Matthew d
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: HORS
Great location and beautiful environment. Lake near by is a bonus.
Rajka R
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HORS
Good camp for 1 to 2 nights, no showers
Matthew d
VerifiedJuly 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: HORS
Great location and beautiful environment. Lake near by is a bonus.
John A
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
What a great campground with easy access to the lake and 5 minutes from Mt. Rushmore. The camp hosts, Helen & Leland, were amazing and assisted me with a major medical event requiring ambulances and hospital nights. They took care of our rig and dogs while finding us a couple of extra nights while we navigated the medical event. Our appreciation goes beyond words and we've made friends for life. Park is in impeccable condition, quiet and very family friendly.
John A
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
What a great campground with easy access to the lake and 5 minutes from Mt. Rushmore. The camp hosts, Helen & Leland, were amazing and assisted me with a major medical event requiring ambulances and hospital nights. They took care of our rig and dogs while finding us a couple of extra nights while we navigated the medical event. Our appreciation goes beyond words and we've made friends for life. Park is in impeccable condition, quiet and very family friendly.
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
