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
Adam l
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LKSD
I loved this campground! Amazing view of the lake and really close to the monument. I hope to get back sometime next summer to relax by the lake and to see more of the wildlife.
Adam l
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LKSD
I loved this campground! Amazing view of the lake and really close to the monument. I hope to get back sometime next summer to relax by the lake and to see more of the wildlife.
Hugo V
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: HORS
The ranger was awesome in putting all the group into the right areas, and we were lucky and hit perfect weather! Great trip!
Hugo V
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: HORS
The ranger was awesome in putting all the group into the right areas, and we were lucky and hit perfect weather! Great trip!
Bart M
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LKSD
Gorgeous view of the black hills and nice walking path around the pond.
Bart M
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: LKSD
Gorgeous view of the black hills and nice walking path around the pond.
Michael M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
We arrived later in the day and the camp host was not there. We proceeded to setup and then I went back to check in and they were still out. We had a rude knock on the camper door at 7am and the camp host outside saying with a raised voice "Camp Host, would you please come out" I think he can keep a little bit better hours for waking people up. We made 2 attempts at normal check in times without him being there. Given this is late in the season, and earlier that year we had a great time.
Michael M
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
We arrived later in the day and the camp host was not there. We proceeded to setup and then I went back to check in and they were still out. We had a rude knock on the camper door at 7am and the camp host outside saying with a raised voice "Camp Host, would you please come out" I think he can keep a little bit better hours for waking people up. We made 2 attempts at normal check in times without him being there. Given this is late in the season, and earlier that year we had a great time.
Robert L
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Very scenic, clean, camp host was friendly and helpful
Barry B
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Very clean beautiful area! Very close to Mt,Rushmore and Crazy Horse.
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
