About Horsethief Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 22
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Reviews (217)
What Guests Are Saying
Horsethief Lake Campground is a charming and well-maintained site near Mount Rushmore, praised for its clean facilities, beautiful lake views, and helpful camp host. Campers enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, hiking trails, and the opportunity to see wildlife, making it a favorite spot in the Black Hills. While some sites may be close together and noise from other campers can be an issue, the overall experience remains positive with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Horsethief Lake Campground is a charming and well-maintained site near Mount Rushmore, praised for its clean facilities, beautiful lake views, and helpful camp host. Campers enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, hiking trails, and the opportunity to see wildlife, making it a favorite spot in the Black Hills. While some sites may be close together and noise from other campers can be an issue, the overall experience remains positive with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Kathleen D
VerifiedOctober 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LKSD
It was gorgeous and the campground hosts were wonderful and friendly. Driving down the road to get to the campground I drove, to my amazement, right by Mount Rushmore!
hank t
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: WALK
This place rocks.
(Has rocks)
John M
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LKSD
Great campsite, which we could've spent more time here. Lots of wildlife. Great camp hosts!
Deborah D
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LKSD
Beautiful campground and lake.
Mark T
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Camp host were fantastic and
Area very clean. We had a great time just wished we could have stayed there longer to see more sites.
Jocelyn B
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LKSD
The campground management was great. Kind people with great advice!
Maureen F
VerifiedAugust 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
The campsites were exactly like the pictures. Facility was extremely clean, and the hosts were the nicest people ever!
There are bathrooms, and drinking water.
No RV dump though.
Only 2 miles from Mt Rushmore
David B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: HORS
Beautiful location and very quiet for those seeking to rest and recharge!
Scot L
VerifiedJuly 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LKSD
It was a great time thanks
Kristen M
VerifiedJuly 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: LKSD
The campground requires improved signage at the entrance and around campsites 24-28 to clearly indicate that lake access is restricted to registered campers. My extended family and I have been camping here for the past four years and have consistently faced issues with individuals driving into the campground, parking, and trespassing through our campsites to reach the lake. This problem is exacerbated by people frequently parking near the outhouse near these campsites, often without any reservations. The lack of adequate signage and control measures is a significant oversight, allowing unauthorized individuals to access the lake. Immediate action is needed to implement effective signage and enforce access restrictions to ensure that only registered campers can reach the lake, thereby preserving the integrity and enjoyment of the campground for its intended users.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.8951 / -103.484
Elevation: 1509 feet
