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Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch

51 Reviews

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 2, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

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Fee Info

Adults 18+, Kids 13-17, Free 0-12

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

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

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51 Reviews

Stephanie H.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2023

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…

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch by Stephanie H., August 31, 2023
  • Review photo of Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch by Stephanie H., August 31, 2023
  • Review photo of Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch by Stephanie H., August 31, 2023
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Jen S.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Aug. 18, 2023

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.

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Month of VisitSeptember
Nik J.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 14, 2022

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…

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch by Nik J., September 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch by Nik J., September 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch by Nik J., September 14, 2022

Location

Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch is located in South Dakota

Detail location of campground

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

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