Horsethief Lake Campground

This is a small campground very close to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. It's situated on a hillside but most of the campsites have a pretty level spot for parking an RV, trailer or tent. It's densely wooded which is nice and affords some privacy. The campsite next to the lake is probably the best one in the whole campground (I can't remember the number) and we were in the campsite right next to it. By the way, while we were there, the squirrels (chipmunks?) were chewing the pine cones off the Ponderosa pines and letting them fall to the ground but some of them were hitting our trailer with a very loud report. The were falling so hard I was worried about one of them hitting our solar panel.

The camp host was exceptionally pleasant and friendly, she was the best at keeping the camp and restrooms clean-was out everyday checking all camp spots that opened and cleaning them for next occupants.
She was helpful with directions to places that we needed supplies and information on hiking trails in the area.
SHE WAS THE BEST HOST WE EVER EXPERIENCED
Thank You Cindy Bird for a wonderful experience

Great campsite right in the lake. Host was accommodating as I was able to switch to a larger site very easily. We stayed 6 nights as the location is convenient to many attractions.

We enjoyed our overnight. The campground host was friendly and the campground was well maintained.

Horsethief Lake Campground is a really pretty and quiet spot. I had a walk-in site and was happy that's the one I picked. The drive-up sites were a little closer to one another than I prefer. The camp host was extremely friendly and helpful. The bathrooms were exceptionally clean for pit toilets. There is a pretty walk around the lake which is accessible from the campground. The campground is just 10 minutes or less from Mt. Rushmore, about 15 minutes from Crazy Horse Memorial (highly recommend!), 20 minutes from the town of Custer, and 25 minutes from Custer State Park. I did the loop from the campground, to Custer, to Custer State Park, through the square tunnels that frame Mt. Rushmore, and back to Mt. Rushmore for the lighting at 8pm. This loop took about 3 hours but could take all day if you want because there is so much to see. I highly recommend Horse Thief Lake Campground. The camp host said she will be back next year so you will be in good hands :)

The campground was clean and quiet, and we enjoyed our stay there.

This park is a hidden gem! Tucked in just off the main road, but quiet and comfortably small, we were simply delighted with this location. Close to the entrance for Rushmore, we stayed several days and took in all that the Black Hills has to offer. Cindy, the camp host, was readily available to answer our questions, provide tips for 'navigating' the area, and in general...just chat about the park and its history. She was a very hard worker as well. We noticed how clean the park, sites, and facilities were kept!

Host was excellent. Camp ground was nice but water had to be shut off again

Beautiful lake and wooded campsites. Good directions and easy to find specific site. Adequate space between sites. Clean restrooms, good access to water and waste containers. Quiet even though close to the highway. Very convenient to Mount Rushmore and nearby attractions

We found the campground rustic, well kept nice. The toilet was clean.
We checked into this campground because it was close to Mount Rushmore.