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
Donald D
VerifiedJune 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LKSD
the setting is great, but the shining star is the wonderful Camp Hosts. Friendly, helpful and attentive, we just love seeing them each summer. Thanks ever so much.
Donald D
VerifiedJune 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: LKSD
the setting is great, but the shining star is the wonderful Camp Hosts. Friendly, helpful and attentive, we just love seeing them each summer. Thanks ever so much.
Matthew B
VerifiedJune 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Hidden gem
Matthew B
VerifiedJune 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Hidden gem
Elizabeth H
VerifiedJune 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LKSD
We spent 3 nights at this campground and absolutely loved it. The grounds were clean and very well kept. Gloria was very helpful and pleasant to talk with. She was very helpful with our reservations, and tips on where we needed to go for sight seeing. If we end up back in South Dakota, will be staying here again. Have already recommended this campground to several others. Highly recommend going to Mt. Rushmore and driving through the mountains. The Mammoth Site and Crazy Horse Monument are also must sees
Elizabeth H
VerifiedJune 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LKSD
We spent 3 nights at this campground and absolutely loved it. The grounds were clean and very well kept. Gloria was very helpful and pleasant to talk with. She was very helpful with our reservations, and tips on where we needed to go for sight seeing. If we end up back in South Dakota, will be staying here again. Have already recommended this campground to several others. Highly recommend going to Mt. Rushmore and driving through the mountains. The Mammoth Site and Crazy Horse Monument are also must sees
Jesse S
VerifiedMay 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: WALK
Clean and well kept. Nice scenery and fishing.
Jesse S
VerifiedMay 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: WALK
Clean and well kept. Nice scenery and fishing.
carlos T
VerifiedMay 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: LKSD
as always, this was a very good experience.
carlos T
VerifiedMay 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: LKSD
as always, this was a very good 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 4, 2026
