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| Location | Keystone, South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | From $30/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (214 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 99 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 12 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Horsethief Lake Campground, 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
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Horsethief Lake Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in SD. It lists 12 RV or RV/tent sites and 10 tent sites for rigs up to 45 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability not tracked recently on Recreation.gov: availability may have changed, so check availability with the provider. Rates are listed rates, not an offer.
Opens site 007 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 008 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 009 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 010 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 011 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 012 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 013 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 014 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 025 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 026 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 031 walk to |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (214 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Beautiful lake and trail around the lake.”
“D Loop has no level sites. The experienced RV campers all had leveling blocks.”
“Site 24 was large and had a beautiful view of the lake. Campground was close to Mt. Rushmore which was very convenient. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
Forest Recreation Management, Inc
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Horsethief Lake Campground sits about 10 miles south of Hill City and just a couple of miles from Mount Rushmore, with campsites tucked among tall ponderosa and lodgepole pine right beside Horsethief Lake. The campground contains 22 sites in all: 12 sites are set up to accommodate both RVs and tents, and 10 are tent-only (including several walk-to tent-only spots for groups or backpack-style campers). Roads inside the campground are paved, and most sites include a picnic table and campfire ring; there are vault toilets and drinking water on site but no electrical hookups, so plan accordingly for power and winter heating needs. The setting is classic Black Hills pine forests, rocky outcrops and a clear lake edge making the campground a quiet base for both short stays and longer outings. Recreation options branch out from the lake and the surrounding national forest: Horsethief Lake itself supports fishing, swimming and boating, while hundreds of miles of forest roads and trails invite mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and off-highway vehicle trips. Hikers and bikers can reach the nearby George S. Mickelson Trail, a packed-gravel rail-trail that crosses the hills via tunnels and converted railroad bridges, and more ambitious walkers can tackle a day hike to Black Elk Peak and the old Harney Lookout Tower. Wildlife viewing is excellent here bighorn sheep, elk, deer, pronghorn and many raptor species are commonly sighted and big destinations such as Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Monument and nearby caves are all easy day trips. For facility-specific information, reservation questions or current conditions (including fees and seasonal availability), call the campground phone at (605) 574-4402; be aware that no refunds are given for weather-related events.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| W |
| W |
| $30 |
| 029 walk to | W | W | $30 |
| 030 walk to | W | W | $30 |
| 027 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 032 walk to | W | W | $30 |
| 028 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 023 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 024 tent only nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | W | W | $30 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Max RV / trailer length |
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| Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Horsethief Lake Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
