Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch Blog
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KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bite to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
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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Hill City, South Dakota, offers some of the best sights, from the Black Hills to Mount Rushmore. You and your family can enjoy exploring nearby attractions while adventuring together.
If you wish to discover fun family activities near Mount Rushmore, you have come to the right place. Read on to learn more about the area's kid-friendly attractions.
Whether you want to engage in educational or recreational activities, Hill City and the surrounding areas provide opportunities for your family to discover new places. Here are some fun things to do with your kids in Hill City, South Dakota.
Visit one of the nation's iconic landmarks, Mount Rushmore. You can see the figures of past presidents while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. Mount Rushmore offers a unique way for children to learn about history.
Learn about natural history when you visit the Museum @ Black Hills Institute. The museum has a vast collection of fossils, minerals, dinosaurs and more that the whole family will love learning about. You can see fossils dating back to the Cretaceous period, from the Tyrannosaurus rex to various sea creatures. Before it became a state, South Dakota had a seaway through the central area, leading to many sea life fossils.
Step into the reptile world when you visit the Reptile Gardens, the world's largest reptile zoo certified by the Guinness Book of World Records. You and your family will love seeing animals up close in their exhibits.
Experience wildlife up close when you drive through Bear Country U.S.A. Visitors can take the 3-mile drive through several enclosures to encounter various North American animals, from black bears, deer and elk to bobcats, arctic wolves, Rocky Mountain sheep and more.
After the drive, you can get out and walk through the wildlife center to see and learn more about the animals on the grounds. You can also visit the gift shop to find a souvenir.
Take your kids on a thrilling adventure by spending the day at Rush Mountain Adventure Park. You can have all kinds of fun while in the Black Hills. Journey beneath the surface to learn about and see stalactite-filled caves.
You can also get a rush by flying down the zipline or speeding down the mountain coaster. The park has obstacle rope courses to try, too. Whatever attractions you visit, you will leave the park ready for a night of relaxation.
Having a comfortable place to relax at night after visiting kid-friendly attractions near the Black Hills is essential to help your family continue going on adventures. Come camp with Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch during your trip to South Dakota. Our campground is family-friendly and has plenty of cabins, RV Sites and Tent Sites.
Begin planning your family vacation to South Dakota by booking a campsite at our KOA Campground today!
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