State: South Dakota
Address 1: 12620 Highway 244
Address 2: PO Box 295
City: Hill City
Zip: 57745
Phone: (605) 574-2525
Open: Open from May 1 through Oct 1
Number of Sites: 465
Camp URL: http://koa.com/campgrounds/mount-rushmore/
Email: info@palmergulch.com
Tents Allowed: Yes
Bigger is better! Live large at the Mt. Rushmore/Hill City KOA and visit nearby majestic Mount Rushmore and impressive Crazy Horse Monument. At KOA, you’ll keep busy Memorial Day to Labor Day with two heated pools, two spas, a waterslide, splash pad, gigantic Jumping Pillow and mini golf. Bike rentals, golf cart rentals, guided horseback rides and chuck wagon dinners also are available. Hayrides twice a week, nightly movies and live entertainment three nights a week round out the fun. Scavenger hunts, cartoons and crafts keep the kids entertained. Enjoy breakfast at the pancake tent, lunch at the snack bar and dinner at KOA’s full-service restaurant. Hop on KOA’s nightly shuttle to the lighting ceremony at Mount Rushmore. Explore the area on your own with visits to caves, gold mines, Custer State Park and Wild West towns. Rental cars and ATVs are available on-site.
Facilities
Cabins
RV Sites
Tent Sites
Amenities
50 Max Amp
75′ Max Length
Wi-Fi
Cable TV
Pool (Open May 25 to Sep 7)
Hot Tub / Sauna
Snack Bar
Propane
Kamping Kitchen
Fishing
Mini Golf
Firewood
Pavilion
Bike Rentals
Tour Shuttle
2 Swimming Pools (May 25 – September 7)
Splash Park (included in resort fee)
RV Clubs & Rallies
Motorcycle Clubs
Catering on-site by the campground
Water Slide (included in resort fee)
Fishing (no charge with valid SD fishing license)
Military Clubs
Tours
Bounce Pillow (included in resort fee)
Children’s Activities (no charge)
Families
Self-service, convenience foods offered
Guests are provided various entree options at a full service, sit down meal
Directions
From I-90 take exit 61 onto Hwy 16 toward Mt. Rushmore. Follow Hwy 16 W 25 miles to Hill City. Continue on Hwy 16/385 3 miles then turn left on Hwy 244. Take 244 toward Mt. Rushmore 3.5 miles to the Mt. Rushmore KOA.
Please do not use GPS directions as they are incorrect.
From Custer, SD take Hwy 16/385 14 miles toward Mt. Rushmore then turn right on Hwy 244. Take 244 toward Mt. Rushmore 3.5 miles to the Mt. Rushmore KOA.