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
Laura W
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HORS
The view from this campground! Incredible! The campground was clean. The vault toilets smelled as one might expect them to smell. No surprises here!! But my goodness! The view of the lake and of the rock formations beyond! Incredible! My kids loved walking down to the lake and scrambling around on the rocks and watching the ducks and fish. We felt completely safe here. I'd love to come again.
Laura W
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HORS
The view from this campground! Incredible! The campground was clean. The vault toilets smelled as one might expect them to smell. No surprises here!! But my goodness! The view of the lake and of the rock formations beyond! Incredible! My kids loved walking down to the lake and scrambling around on the rocks and watching the ducks and fish. We felt completely safe here. I'd love to come again.
Keli S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: HORS
Nice campground in a very good location.
Keli S
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: HORS
Nice campground in a very good location.
Live S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
Great campground with beautiful scenery and a perfect location close to Mount Rushmore.
Live S
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
Great campground with beautiful scenery and a perfect location close to Mount Rushmore.
Tova B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: WALK
The camp host was amazing, very welcoming and helpful. If you’re tent camping, highly recommend spot 32. The vault toilets got a little stinky in the heat but that’s to be expected. Very pretty campground a will definitely be staying again!
Tova B
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: WALK
The camp host was amazing, very welcoming and helpful. If you’re tent camping, highly recommend spot 32. The vault toilets got a little stinky in the heat but that’s to be expected. Very pretty campground a will definitely be staying again!
Cher E
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HORS
Enjoyed our 7 night stay at Horse Thief Lake campground. Our lot was spacious and our rig fit perfectly with the truck beside it. We’re even able to put up our 10x10 canopy beside the trailer. The camp was quiet and the camp host Tina (and Penny) were great. Very knowledgeable about the area and sites of interest. Definitely will be back!
Cher E
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HORS
Enjoyed our 7 night stay at Horse Thief Lake campground. Our lot was spacious and our rig fit perfectly with the truck beside it. We’re even able to put up our 10x10 canopy beside the trailer. The camp was quiet and the camp host Tina (and Penny) were great. Very knowledgeable about the area and sites of interest. Definitely will be back!
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
