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| Location | Hill City, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $29–$104/night |
| Hookups | sewer |
| RV sites | 9 |
| Wi-Fi / internet | Yes |
| Propane | Yes |
| Book on | KOA |
From the park's listing on KOA. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch is a KOA campground in Hill City. It lists RV sites, tent sites and cabins. Full-hookup sites are listed. Listed amenities include a pool and Wi‑Fi, and pets are allowed.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights18 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night
Check dates on Recreation.govChecking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
Live availability isn't connected for this stay — site types are from the listing; confirm your dates on KOA.
On KOA, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Individual Tent Site, No Hookups, Grass Tent Pad”.
On KOA, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Individual Tent Site, Water & Electric, Gravel Tent Pad 30/20 Amp”.
On KOA, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Back In, 30/20 Amps, Water/Electric 30/20 Amp”.
On KOA, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Pull Thru, 30/20 Amps, Water/Electric 30/20 Amp”.
On KOA, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Back In, 50/30/20 Amps, Full Hookups 50/30/20 Amp”.
On KOA, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Pull Thru, 50/30/20 Amps, Full Hookups Pull Thru”.
On KOA, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Camping Cabin (No Bathroom) 1 Room”.
On KOA, re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 and select “Camping Cabin (No Bathroom) 2 Room”.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Guest ★ 5 · Jun 2026It was our first time in the area. We enjoyed our stay. Campground was always clean and plenty of entertainment for the kids. I liked the pancake breakfast in the mornings.
Guest ★ 5 · Jun 2026Sites on the hill are small and hard to level. Overall great park with nice amenities and good food. We went on rodeo weekend and had a great time.
Guest ★ 5 · Jun 2026Excellently maintained with lots of amenities.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on KOA — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
No maximum RV length is listed for this stay. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
12620 Highway 244
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Stay minutes from Mount Rushmore at the Black Hills camping resort built for families, road trippers and outdoor adventurers. Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch is the closest KOA campground to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, with spacious RV sites, cozy cabins, tent camping, resort-style amenities and easy access to the region's most iconic attractions. Spend your days exploring Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and Needles Highway, then come back to pools, hot tubs, on-site dining, family activities and starry Black Hills nights. With Recreational Adventures Co. as your host, Palmer Gulch puts you at the center of the South Dakota adventure. | Bring the big rig, book a cabin, pitch a tent or plan a lodge-style stay. RV travelers can choose pull-thru and back-in sites with full hookups, while families who want a little more comfort can settle into Deluxe Cabins with bathrooms, kitchens and patios or Camping Cabins. Tent campers still get the classic Black Hills camping experience, with resort amenities close by. | Easy camping: hot showers, laundry, KOA store, propane, firewood, garbage pickup | Family fun: pools (seasonal), waterslide (seasonal), jumping pillow (seasonal), mini-golf, climbing wall (seasonal), movies, group facilities | Adventure access: horseback riding , UTV rentals , bike trails, nearby parks , car rentals | Comforts: dining (seasonal), hot tub (seasonal), pet area, pavilion, full hookups, golf cart rentals | Choose your RV site, cabin or tent site today and start planning your Black Hills adventure. Reserve online or call 605-574-2525 today to begin your South Dakota adventure!
| Agency / operator | Private — KOA |
|---|---|
| Booking | Online via KOA (booking listing; window not listed) |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) — Listing shows full-hookup sites (water, electric, sewer) [KOA listing] |
Sources: KOA listing — Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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