Explore the beauty of **HTR Black Hills** (formerly American Buffalo Campground). This unique destination is home to Mount Rushmore as well as numerous national and state parks, and local attractions. So, stay awhile when you tour all the mountains, canyons, caves, and rock formations with the spectacular backdrop of South Dakota. We offer something for campers of all ages, so if you are looking for the perfect location to Nestled under tall pine trees, in the heart of the wonderful Black Hills, our on-site recreational facilities include a heated swimming pool & hot tub (open Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting), mini golf, a playground area for children, basketball court, horseshoe pits, and wooded walking trails.



HTR Black Hills

We weren’t sure what to expect, but ended up being pleasantly surprised. We were glad we were just outside of the tight, hilly regions closer to Mt Rushmore... nearby to town on a main drag for supply replenishment. It was very clean and they helped us to our site. In the summer they offer a pancake breakfast! The kids loved the playground, putt putt golf and pool and it felt very safe to have them there. Bathrooms were clean. Nice pull through sites. There was SO much to do nearby! And the staff was super friendly and very helpful!

Family friendly, clean stay

The playground is nice. They have mini golf (one in pictures is down the road - not the one at campground). The pool was closed, it went from closed 1hr, to 2hr, to maybe the whole night we were there so we gave up and didn’t get to use it. The campsites are on a hill but it is tiered with relatIvely level cement pads. No fire rings and barely any room to hang out outside of your rig or for kids to play near it. Sewer hook up was on the left side but water and elec hookups were on the right so depending on how you set up you had to walk over hookups.  Close to many attractions such as Bear Country USA and Reptile Gardens.

A little disappointed but overall decent

it was a wonderful experience staying here. the property is set in the forest with full and semi full hook ups. Back in spots aren't for the faint of heart but the views make it worth it. The staff is super friendly as well. Additionally, bear country USA the drive through wildlife park is right next door which makes it fun for the whole family to drive through.

Beautiful Location - Great customer service and staff

Beautiful campground, friendly staff.  I was able to snag a last minute weekend spot in row A for a big rig! Downside of this section is proximity to road (was informed on phone so expected), and very tight spaces. We were not able to have a fire because of how close we were to neighbors! However, the rest of campground is simply gorgeous, wooded, good amenities. 

Great last minute spot

From the start, this was a bad decision.  Even though we advised them of the size of our RV, 44' and 20k lbs, they put us in a back in space that was on a steep hill with loose gravel.  It did not work.  This was a $68/night spot.
Next, they recommended a pull-through spot for $125/night.  For 3 nights we did not feel they had anything to justify the price.  The reason for the exorbitant price is because "it was furtherest from the highway".
So they "found" another pull-through for only $78/night that would handle our rig and truck.  They let us look at the site but took us to the site next to the one they were offering, which was mostly flat.  Our site  had one-third of the site was also on a hill.  So the back 1/3 of our RV was 5' off the ground.  We could not use our outdoor kitchen without a ladder.  We did not use it.
Fortunately, we were not in camp much during our 3-night stay.
This may be an ok spot for those looking for a city life experience with RVs stacked on top of one another.  That is not why we travel in an RV.
HTR is trying to be another KOA, according to the staff.  We do NOT stay at KOAs either.
We are not coming back to this campground.