Horse Thief Lake Campground
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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🏞️ Attractions
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a national memorial featuring a colossal sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills, about 2 mi (3 km) southwest of Keystone, South Dakota, United States. The sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, named it the Shrine of Democracy, and oversaw the execution from 1927 to 1941 with the help of his son, Lincoln Borglum. The sculpture feature
The Black Elk Wilderness is a nature preserve located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The wilderness was designated by an act of Congress in 1980. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, Black Elk Wilderness is part of Black Hills National Forest. This 13,426 acre (54 km2) region is considered sacred to Native Americans, especially the Sioux and is named after Black Elk, an Oglala Sioux holy man. M
Sheridan, originally called Golden City, was an early mining camp in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States. It was the first county seat of Pennington County, from 1877 to 1878. It is now submerged under Sheridan Lake.
Sylvan Lake is a lake located in Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota, United States. It was created in 1891 when Theodore Reder built a dam (the Sylvan Lake Water Dam) across Sunday Gulch Creek. The lake area offers picnic places, rock climbing, small rental boats, swimming, and hiking trails. It is also popular as a starting point for excursions to Black Elk Peak and The Needles

🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Route 66
- Convenience
- Krull's Market
⛽ Fuel
- Route 66
- Fuel station
Exxon
🍽️ Food & drink
- Carvers Cafe
- Mountain Top Grille @ Rushmore Tramway Adventures
DQ Grill & Chill
➕ Medical
- Black Hills Children's Home
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Tennis
- Skateboard
🏧 ATM & bank
- Sentinel Federal Credit Union
- First Interstate Bank
- ATM
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Horse Thief Lake Campground?
The posted price is 26 USD.
Do I need to book ahead for Horse Thief Lake Campground?
Reservations: yes.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Horse Thief Lake Campground?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at Horse Thief Lake Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Are there toilets at Horse Thief Lake Campground?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
How many sites does Horse Thief Lake Campground have?
Horse Thief Lake Campground has around 36 pitches.
Where is Horse Thief Lake Campground located?
Horse Thief Lake Campground is in Keystone, SD.
Who runs Horse Thief Lake Campground?
Horse Thief Lake Campground is operated by USFS.
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