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Campground Reviews

Aug 24, 2023
Bathroom and showers were disgusting; outside of that the cabin was nice, UTV rental place was great, good food and friendly staff. Would recommend.
Aug 24, 2023
Great park for families and anyone wanting to visit the nearby attractions. Everyone was supper friendly and helpful, from the check-in and getting to our site to allowing us to use the phone to make a call. Only issues happened to be a weak cell service but is not a deal breaker for us. WiFi worked a little but this is mostly a place to get away from technology for a few days. Loved the rodeo!
Aug 24, 2023
FANTASTIC location, amenities and rustic cabins - a great family destination for all ages!
Aug 24, 2023
Site and facilities were great except for low quality food and way too many flies.
Aug 24, 2023
Aug 24, 2023
Aug 24, 2023
Campsites were too close together and uneven for a motor home
Aug 24, 2023
We reserved a 50 ft site and was given a 30’ site and had to take our trailer to a holding yard. The place was nice with lot to do but very crowded since the sites were the smallest we’d ever stayed at. But all in all it worked for a couple nights but we’ve stayed in a lot better for less money.
Aug 23, 2023
This was our family reunion and our stay was fantastic! The amenities were wonderful and clean bathrooms and showers. The trails around the KOA were easy to access and beautiful! We went to the rodeo and had a fabulous time! I would have to say the only downfall was the fly's and the kids in the pool - we suggest having a kiddie pool and an adult pool would be better. As older adults that sucked!!
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
Love the mountains only problem was I was unable to get someone to show me to my tent site. Love the campground we will be back many more times.
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023
We were part of a family gathering. The resort provided abundant camping facilities but also a lodge which several of our friends enjoyed.
Aug 23, 2023
There is so much to do & see here, we stayed an extra day. Plan on three or four days. So much fun!
Aug 23, 2023
Everything was clean , just a little pricey. Poor internet and cable.
Aug 23, 2023
Great stay!!
Aug 23, 2023
Very unlevel spot first night way to crowded no Wi-Fi shower not very clean to much for not even a full hookup I will never stay there again
Aug 23, 2023
If you are looking for things to do,,, this is the place to stay. If ground transportation is an issue, rent a UTV. A bit expensive, but worth it. It’s a blast. Use your UTV to see and go to everything there is to do here. You will need three to four days here. This is a great place to stay.
Aug 23, 2023
Amazing! Staff was great, rodeo was fun, and the trail ride was priced well and amazing. Stayed 2 nights because of the staff and facilities.
Aug 23, 2023
Great facility! The pull through was a little tight. The maintenance guys were fantastic. We put together a truck rack for our kayaks and the factory predrilled holes were off in one section and these gentleman came to our rescue and helped us get it to work so we could head out! Thanks again!
Aug 22, 2023
We registered in December and thought that we had registered with the rate to get the site we requested, upon arrival we were placed far away from the rest of our family and were very disappointed. There was a wasp nest in the window of the second room and we let staff know in the morning they stated that it would be taken care of but by 3:30 pm it was still there we took care of it ourselves.
Aug 22, 2023
Campground is well maintained and staff is very friendly!
Aug 22, 2023
xcellent in every way
Aug 22, 2023
Aug 22, 2023
Aug 22, 2023
It was fun but definitely could have been cleaned more frequently. We went two days without any soap in the women's restroom. Totally unnecessary and unsanitary. My parents cabin had trash left on the picnic table and the pool trash was overflowing .
Aug 22, 2023
The facilities are really quite wonderful for families overall it really is thoughtfully crafted but our experience with our particular campsite was that it was far too crowded And Hard to maneuver so we were happy to be leaving
Aug 22, 2023
Everyone is very nice and helpful.
Aug 22, 2023
Everything was great except the grass by #90 was not cut so we were unable to use the picnic table and fire pit due to mosquitoes. That is along the stream and there were swarms of them that sat outside our camper. We really needed that as we had the kids and needed the use of those. The activities and campground was perfect for kids other than that.
Aug 22, 2023
Enjoyed the Rodeo. Met some interesting people. Staff was very accommodating. Overall a very nice campground situated in a scenic place.
Aug 21, 2023
Too pricey for older people. Great place for kids. The roods and campsite need more gravel, had a mud hole right where you park. Great staff.
Aug 21, 2023
Deluxe cabin was perfect! Awesome amenities!
Aug 21, 2023
Our drains were clogged most of the week (could not get someone to fix quickly). The price of wood was atrocious and made every bonfire very expensive, so we had to switch plans from cooking on them. There were no garbage bags and none for sale at the lodge, so we had to drive to Hill City to get some. We had to purchase a coffee pot because K cups were so expensive in town. Beds were terrible.
Aug 21, 2023
It was great !!!!! Thank you see you next year
Aug 21, 2023
The campground was very well maintained and the amenities were great. The camping spaces were small, and that there was no shade trees by our campsite.
Aug 21, 2023
What an amazing place! Trail rides, chuckwagon dinners, pools, mini golf, everything you need. So close to Mt. Rushmore. Perfect campground.
Aug 21, 2023
We were there with five families, enjoyed the area and the amenities. The sites were very tight with so many large RV's. some of the amenities could use some updates. Overall, we really enjoyed out time.
Aug 21, 2023
stayed 4 days in a camping cabin. Was good. Next time going to stay in something a little less spartan
Aug 21, 2023
It was nice except for the first night. There were some older kids riding and driving around in your rental carts yelling and just showing off. It was about 4 to 6 hanging off the cart. There was also a 2 wheel little motorized miny bike, he was trying to do wheeles and going fairly fast, It was getting dark, there was no way they would be able to stop. One for the speed both vehicles were going .
Aug 21, 2023
When I arrived August registered me. He was so polite, pleasant and professional. He was able to find a cabin for my daughter and her family right near my cabin so it was more convenient for us since she has 3 children under 5. I told August we didn't have a picnic table and he called maintenance and a table was at our site in no time. He was very knowledgeable regarding all of the activities too.
Aug 21, 2023
Enjoyed the peaceful setting amidst the Ponderosa Pines, the close proximity to area attractions, close proximity to excellent indoor and outdoor showers, the many available activities for families including pancake breakfast. Thank you for your help and graciousness in adjusting as we experienced unexpected health issues during our stay. We are exceedingly grateful.
Aug 21, 2023
Aug 21, 2023
We have brought the grandkids for the last few years and it seems like it is starting to go downill. They still love to take advantage of all the games but expecially the mini golf is in bad shape and a couple hole sare difficult to play because of the torn felt and chipped cement
Aug 21, 2023
Aug 21, 2023
This place is getting way too expensive. There are fees for everything, even a daily resort fee for activities whether you use them or not. Some sites are difficult to get into on the hill, and they are so packed together that in some cases you're "sharing" your site with another camper (sites on the hill by the rodeo arena). If you have children and a lot of money, this is your destination!
Aug 21, 2023
Aug 21, 2023
Aug 21, 2023
Best place to stay in the black hills!
Aug 21, 2023
Was a great weekend. First time at palmer gulch will be coming back for sure. So many activities.
Apr 13, 2024
My experiences at KOA's have not been great...up until this point. We planned a Mt Rushmore trip, and I am 100% happy we chose the KOA to stay. 3 days and 4 nights. We went over Memorial Day weekend. You will get rain and some inclement weather. We packed most of our food, but we did partake in the pancake breakfast. Kid loved it. We rented a UTV for an afternoon for 2hrs. Worth it. You go on the back trails, and if you are adventurous enough, go on the gnarly trails too. You can drive UTV's on the open road here as long as yours is street legal with plates, I believe. This was the perfect base camp for the following activities in the area: Mt Rushmore, Bear Country, Keystone, Hill City, Rapid City, The 1880 Train (the train was ok, good for kids who haven't been on an old steamer.) The camp grounds themselves are great! Pool, shopping, horseback riding, little shops to visit. We made some really great memories here. Thanks, KOA! PS: Keep in mind, this area is 'Merica friendly...In other words, treat people right and you'll be treated right. Do not play games with the locals, the black hills are vast. Just sayin.
- Mike Menchaca on Google
Apr 09, 2024
This campground is awesome for everyone. We have been coming here for 5 years now at least one time year usually in August. We have 4 kids from age 5 to 15 and they all love it here. It has 2 pools playgrounds volleyball horseback riding utv rentals bike rentals restaurants ice cream shop small store for groceries and camping stuff wine shop and the kids love to play with all the other kids there. We don't have a camper so we stay in the cabins and they work great for the 6 of us. They have multiple bathrooms and shower house throughout the grounds to use and a laundry mat there. We never had any problems staying here and will keep coming back every year. There is a lot of things to do within an hour drive also. I would definitely recommend this place for people with kids of all ages.
- Adam J on Google
Mar 13, 2024
So cozy
- Aniruddha Khatod on Google