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Established Camping
Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 2, 2023 through April 30, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from October 2, 2023 through April 30, 2024.
About
KoA
Fee Info
Adults 18+, Kids 13-17, Free 0-12
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly

A lot to say
We stayed here twice on our trip out west during August 2023. The first time we ate at their restaurant sitting on a hill. The staff was more concerned with talking to our friends while we waited to see our waitress. It got to the point where I had to go over and ask how to place and order and she…
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Amenities!
More expensive than we usually pay per night but a TON of amenities. Two pools and live entertainment. Restaurants/bars/coffee/ice cream shops. Downside is it’s a crowded and our site had the dog park behind it.

Big KOA, Pretty Location
Arrived on 9/4 (labor day 9/5). Was packed day we arrived, but most left the next day. When the crowds left, most of the extras shut down for the season.
Staff was friendly and property was mostly clean. First night felt a bit overcrowded. They rent golf carts / gators, and there was alot…
Location
Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch is located in South Dakota
Directions
From S Hill City limits: Go 2-1/2 mi S on US 16/385, then 3 mi E on Hwy 244.
Address
12620 Hwy 244
Hill City, SD 57745
Coordinates
43.9013923 N
103.53594282 W