Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
12620 Highway 244
Hill City, SD 57745
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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.
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Let us be your Black Hills Destination!
RODEO at the Gulch in 2017. June 10 and 25, July 30, August 19 and Sept. 3. Great rides and great wrecks. Cheer your favorite cowboy as they compete against bulls, broncs & the clock. This is all FREE if you are staying here. Reserve now!!
Live large at this premier family campground Resort in the heart of the Black Hills. Visit nearby majestic Mount Rushmore and impressive Crazy Horse Memorial. It's also close to Custer State Park and Harney Peak. KOA's Fun Zone (Memorial - Labor Day) entertains with two heated pools, two spas, waterslide, splash pad, Jumping Pillow and mini golf. Check out the 25-foot climbing wall! This campground also offers bike rentals, golf cart/UTV rentals, guided horseback rides, gold panning, and chuckwagon dinners. Enjoy hayrides, fire engine rides, nightly movies and live entertainment five nights/week. Tie Dye, Rockets, crafts and inflatables keep kids busy. Have 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. Most amenities run Memorial Day to Labor Day. Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 75 feet. Your hosts: Recreational Adventures Co.
Campground Amenities
2016 Campground Awards
2016 Campground Awards
President's Award
Awarded to KOAs that meet exceptional quality standards and are recognized by their guests for outstanding service.
Campground Programs
Campground Programs
KOA Kamp Green Recognition
This KOA meets the established criteria to become a greener campground operation and is recognized by the "Kamp Green" icon.
KOA Care Camps
This badge has been earned by this KOA Campground for compassion and support of KOA Care Camps. It is given out following our Big Weekend, and is in effect for one year.
KOA Scout Program
Promotes youth Scouting programs in North America and provides special discounted group rates and free use of pavilions and other facilities.