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
Gary M
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
Beautiful campground! Plenty of space for our 33' motorhome. Stayed in site #16 near the lake. Camp hosts are great. Clean bathrooms. Hiked our way to Mt. Rushmore, just under 3 miles. Only drawbacks, poor cell coverage and no dump station. Watch for the turn into the campground, comes up on you pretty quickly.
Gary M
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
Beautiful campground! Plenty of space for our 33' motorhome. Stayed in site #16 near the lake. Camp hosts are great. Clean bathrooms. Hiked our way to Mt. Rushmore, just under 3 miles. Only drawbacks, poor cell coverage and no dump station. Watch for the turn into the campground, comes up on you pretty quickly.
Linda H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LKSD
Always enjoy our stay at HorseTheif Lake.
Linda H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LKSD
Always enjoy our stay at HorseTheif Lake.
Shyla B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HORS
This is a wonderful campground. Spacious sites and quiet. The lake has a great walking path and the hosts were fantastic.
Shyla B
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: HORS
This is a wonderful campground. Spacious sites and quiet. The lake has a great walking path and the hosts were fantastic.
Kelsey J
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
Smack dab in the middle of the black hills. Busy campground but everyone was respectful of quiet times. Cute lake within walking distance.
Kelsey J
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
Smack dab in the middle of the black hills. Busy campground but everyone was respectful of quiet times. Cute lake within walking distance.
Trenton B
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
Nice little campground just down the road from Mt. Rushmore. Campground hosts were wonderful.
Trenton B
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LKSD
Nice little campground just down the road from Mt. Rushmore. Campground hosts were wonderful.
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
