Mount Rushmore KOA

Campground Amenities

• 50 Max Amp
• 75' Max Length
• Wi-Fi
• Cable TV ($)
• Pool (Open May 25 to Sep 7)
• Hot Tub / Sauna
• Snack Bar ($)
• Propane ($)
• Kamping Kitchen
• Fishing ($)
• Mini Golf
• Firewood ($)
• Pavilion
• Bike Rentals ($)
• Tour Shuttle ($)

• 2 Swimming Pools (May 25 - September 7)
• Bounce Pillow (included in resort fee)
• Fishing (no charge with valid SD fishing license)
• RV Clubs & Rallies

• Water Slide (included in resort fee)
• Splash Park (included in resort fee)
• Children's Activities (no charge)
• Military Clubs

Fishing In addition to the fishing pond at the KOA, there are several lakes and trout streams within a few miles.

Rock Climbing The area right around the KOA, including Mount Rushmore, is emerging as one of the premier climbing locales in the country. Lessons and gear are available locally.

Golf The nearest course is in Custer. Meadowbrook in Rapid City is one of the top ten municipal courses nationally. Of course, none of this compares to the Kowboy Kountry Klub mini-golf at the KOA.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial Mount Rushmore is located just five miles east of the campground. Guests visit in the daytime for picture taking and to visit the sculptor’s studio, new interpretive center and the concession. There is also the new Presidential Trail that allows visitors to walk along the base of the sculpture for striking views never before available. Visitors this year will also be the first to experience the new interpretive center with state of the art displays recreating the carving of the mountain and the history of the four presidents depicted. Completed just last year is the new Amphitheater. In the evening, there is a very patriotic and inspiring Lighting Ceremony in which the ranger gives a presentation, followed by a film about the four presidents, and then the monument is lighted. We offer shuttle service from the campground to the lighting service nightly. KOA guests sign up each morning for seats for that evening’s program on a first-come first-served basis. This popular service allows our guests to leave their RVs hooked up and helps prevent parking congestion at the monument.

Crazy Horse Mountain Memorial The Crazy Horse Mountain Memorial is located 10 miles south of the KOA. Crazy Horse is a mountain carving in progress that dwarfs Mount Rushmore. This carving is in the round with the 90’ high face dedicated in June 1998, which marked the mountain’s 50th anniversary since the first carving began. In addition, there is an Indian Museum and a collection of the sculptor’s other works.

Black Hills National Forest The Black Hills National Forest surrounds the resort, which is located in the very heart of the Forest. Our trail rides go into the Black Elk Wilderness Area, just a mile from the campground. Hiking trails to Harney Peak, the highest point in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains, begin right at the KOA. The Centennial Trail and the Mickelson Rails to Trails are within four miles of the KOA. Imagine the pristine views and the quiet nature that you’ll enjoy right from your campsite!