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
Joey W
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HORS
So close to Mt. Rushmore, in a beautiful little nook in the black hills! Horesthief Campground has a private side of a public fishing area stocked with trout. The lots are small, but very nice and well-kept. Traditionally, this is a quiet little campground with a very helpful and kind host. Unfortunately, as time goes on, other campers are getting louder and more obnoxious. If you are tent camping, you are bound to encounter late night laughing and hollering, as well as loud trucks hooking up RV campers at 5:30 in the morning.
Beautiful place. Campers are loud.
Joey W
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: HORS
So close to Mt. Rushmore, in a beautiful little nook in the black hills! Horesthief Campground has a private side of a public fishing area stocked with trout. The lots are small, but very nice and well-kept. Traditionally, this is a quiet little campground with a very helpful and kind host. Unfortunately, as time goes on, other campers are getting louder and more obnoxious. If you are tent camping, you are bound to encounter late night laughing and hollering, as well as loud trucks hooking up RV campers at 5:30 in the morning.
Beautiful place. Campers are loud.
John S
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Cheerful host lady. Sites were maintained. Pit toilets could use some air freshener
John S
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: HORS
Cheerful host lady. Sites were maintained. Pit toilets could use some air freshener
William K
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
Camp host was very nice! She sold firewood for a very reasonable price and other small things. Cleanly kept bathroom and sites.
William K
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LKSD
Camp host was very nice! She sold firewood for a very reasonable price and other small things. Cleanly kept bathroom and sites.
Doug P
VerifiedJune 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HORS
Lovely campground, excellent host!
Doug P
VerifiedJune 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HORS
Lovely campground, excellent host!
Dana R
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LKSD
Beautiful setting next to the lake with lots of hiking trails nearby. Camp hosts were super friendly and helpful.
Zoey O
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: LKSD
This is the best camping site by far.
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
