Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From I-90 Exit 61: South 2.5 miles to Hwy 44 exit. Then left at stoplight, go 0.2 mile. KOA on right.
Get Google DirectionsThere is so much to see and do in South Dakota! We want you to have the full experience of being surrounded by the ponderosa pines in our National Parks, State Parks, and historical towns that comprise this legendary region. Scroll through our list of things to do in Rapid City and all the additional Black Hills attractions that we are one hour or less away from.
Celebrate America's proud heritage with life-like, life-size figures of all U.S. Presidents in authentic period costumes and surroundings.
609 Hwy 16A
Keystone, SD 57751
A shrine of democracy located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Come visit the creation of the world's largest piece of sculpture. Join an interpretive program, take a self-guided tour, or watch the short film to learn about the history, art and unique culture of the monument. Get close to the sculpture on the President's Trail, which is a moderate walk.
13000 Hwy 244
Keystone, SD 57751
Come see an exceptional display of minerals, fossils, gold samples and other geological material, not to mention the first Tyrannosaurus Rex skull found in South Dakota.
501 East Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Concrete monsters lord over Rapid City -- and they may rule forever. Generations of children have visited the hilltop Dinosaur Park. Free admission.
940 Skyline Drive
Rapid City, SD 57701
This replica of the famous 850 year old Borgund Stave Church in Norway features unique architecture and intricate carvings.
3788 Chapel Lane
Rapid City, SD 57702
A self-guided walking tour of life-size bronze statues of our nation's presidents! Stop at the Visitor Center to pick up your walking guide.
631 Main Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Explore 1.5 miles of nature trails, view indoor exhibits of South Dakota wildlife and a 4,600 gallon freshwater aquarium.
4130 Adventure Trail
Rapid City, SD 57702
A free children's playground in Rapid City where Dr. Seuss, Winnie the Pooh, Cinderella and other fairytale characters dwell.
1301 Sheridan Lake Road
Rapid City, SD 57702
Take an incredible trek through time, from the formation of the mystical Black Hills to the continuing saga of the Western frontier. Four unique collections allow you to actually see, hear and touch history from the perspective of the Lakota people and the pioneers who shaped its past.
222 New York Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Free admission! See more than 25 historic bombers, fighters, utility aircraft, missiles and more.
2890 Davis Drive
Rapid City, SD 57706
Let your kids burn off some energy in the Kids Court, Dunk Zone, Foam Pits and the Open Jump areas!
449 Americas Way
Box Elder, SD 57701
Nature's masterpiece of underground wilderness. 28 different cave formations in three-level wind caverns.
2600 Cavern Road, Hwy 44 West
Rapid City, SD 57702
Spend a day with your family playing arcade games, eating at Sliders Bar and swimming at a 30,000 square foot indoor water park.
1416 N Elk Vale Road
Rapid City, SD 57703
Come enjoy some western hospitality at the most popular dinner theatre entertainment in the Black Hills. They offer an Original Chuckwagon Supper followed by a Cowboy Music Variety Show.
2255 Fort Hays Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
See America's Giant Crocodile, giant tortoises, exotic birds, Komodo Dragons and spectacular tropical orchids. There are more reptile species here than in any other zoo in the world.
6 miles south of Rapid City on US Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
A drive-thru wildlife park where you will see bear, elk, wolves, buffalo and other North American wildlife roaming free in natural habitat.
13820 S. Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
E-I-E-I-O! This farm offers pony rides, train rides, and hand and bottle feeding animals. Watch the world class pig races and the sure-footed goats cross a bridge.
23691 Busted Five Ct
Rapid City, SD 57702
Where no one stands up straight, balls roll up hill, and you can stand on a wall. At Cosmos, you can experience all this and more.
24040 Cosmos Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
Ride the Soaring Eagle Zipline and Mountain Coaster and then shoot zombies in the 7-D Interactive theater. Visit the beautiful Rushmore Cave to see stalagmites, flowstone, ribbons, columns and helictites.
13622 SD Hwy 40
Keystone, SD 57751
All aboard for a twenty mile journey on a vintage steam train through the Black Hills between Hill City and Keystone.
222 Railroad Ave
Hill City, SD 57745
Find yourself traveling back in time as you tour the underground, receive a free sample of gold ore and pan for gold by the stream.
604 Blair Street
Keystone, SD 57751
A beautiful museum and gallery that showcases the collections of oil paintings, marble sculptures, bronze statues and artifacts by Mount Rushmore's sculptor Gutzon Borglum.
342 Winter Street
Keystone, SD 57751
Take a scenic chairlift ride, sled down the Alpine Slide and ride one of many zip lines through the trees all while seeing unique views of Mt Rushmore.
203 Cemetery Road
Keystone, SD 57751
Located in southwestern South Dakota, this National Park consists of 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires amongst the largest, protected mixed grass prairie in the United States. The Badlands Wilderness Area covers 64,000 acres. There is a true abundance of activities to enjoy! Join ranger-led programs, visit a paleontological dig, or just study nature. Enjoy park trails like Cliff Shelf Nature Trail, Fossil Exhibit Trail, or the more aggressive Notch Trail. Hike or backpack! Be sure to visit the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, which features new exhibits, a 95-seat air conditioned theater and a new park film. The park is open 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Entrance fees are collected year round. Hwy 44 west from Rapid City provides an alternate scenic route to the park.
25216 Ben Reifel Road
Interior, SD 57750
We have a small selection of rentals available at the Rapid City KOA.
Enjoy a cowboy breakfast, a full day of sightseeing-including Mt Rushmore and Custer State Park-and a chuckwagon supper and music show.
2255 Fort Hays Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
President Theodore Roosevelt established Devils Tower National Monument on September 24, 1906. The spectacular rock formation known as Devils Tower and the surrounding countryside, home to a myriad of plant and animal life, attract visitors from around the world. American Indians consider the area sacred, a place for prayer and renewal.
WY-110
Devils Tower, WY 82714
Prairie Berry Winery has been producing handcrafted wines from fruits found native in South Dakota since 1876.
23837 Hwy 385
Hill City, SD 57745
Following the historic Deadwood to Edgemont Northern rail line, this trail is 109 miles of variety, welcoming bikers, hikers, cross country skiers, horseback riders and runners alike. With gentle slopes and easy access, people of all ages can enjoy many different types of terrain, as well as more than 100 converted railroad bridges and four hard rock tunnels. Amenities along the trail include water fountains, shelters with picnic tables, vault toilets and benches at scenic sites. Most of the trail is accessible to most mobility-impaired trail users. The closest trailhead to the KOA is Hill City; it's located in Tracy Park east of the High School on the Hwy 16 truck bypass. Follow US-16 W for 27 miles. A nominal fee is required at the trailhead.
See Stan, the world's largest male T-rex and explore Hill City's natural history museum.
117 Main Street
Hill City, SD 57745
Geothermal pools and waterslide fun for the whole family.
1145 North River Street
Hot Springs, SD 57747
Wind Cave is known for its incredible displays of "boxwork" and honeycomb shaped calcite that adorn the walls and ceilings.
26611 US Hwy 385
Hot Springs, SD 57747
Where the American Mustang runs free! Multiple guided bus tours available.
12165 Highland Road
Hot Springs, SD 57747
One of the world's greatest fossil treasures! This is an internationally renowned working Paleontological site/museum.
1800 US Bypass
Hot Springs, SD 57747
Take an underground tour of a historical gold mine and learn how a real mine operated in the days of black powder and candlelight.
1200 Pioneer Way
Deadwood, SD 57732
Explore Deadwood's legendary past through changing exhibits. Discover the myths surrounding Wild Bill, Calamity Jane and other Deadwood characters.
22 Van Buren Street
Deadwood, SD 57732
Visit the newly constructed museum that holds Western and American Indian artifacts and the largest collection of horse-drawn vehicles in the state.
18 Seventy Six Drive
Deadwood, SD 57732
The story of the Bison and its historic kinship to the Lakota people.
100 Tatanka Drive
Deadwood, SD 57732
Guided tours through the simulated mine stopes and tunnels depict 125 years of mining technology.
323 W Main St
Lead, SD 57785
View the historic 1876 Open Cut mining area and stop by the Visitor Center to see unique artifacts, a short mining video and gift shop. Homestake is more than a museum, it is the oldest, deepest mine in the Western Hemisphere reaching more than 8,000 feet below the town of Lead.
160 Main Street
Lead, SD 57754
The 1906 Matthews Opera House on Main Street offers live year-round theatre.
612 Main Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
Free admission to the grounds, museum, fish ponds and restored Victorian residence.
423 Hatchery Cir
Spearfish, SD 57783
Enjoy a fun afternoon with your family at this 2-acre Water Park with 3 water slides, lazy river, kiddy pool, splash pad, climbing wall, and a wheelchair accessible lap pool.
122 Recreation Lane
Spearfish, SD 57783
Learn Black Hills geology with an exceptional animated video, digital and graphic museum displays, and a five-block nature walk to the trees of stone!
8220 Elk Creek Road
Piedmont, SD 57769
Authentic displays of pioneer, ranching, mining, forestry and transportation history.
825 Heritage Drive
Spearfish, SD 57783
See the "40-foot icicle fence"!
12634 Alpine Road
Nemo, SD 57759
The world's largest sculpture! The Memorial includes the Indian Museum of North America, the Native American Cultural Center which was dedicated at the 1996 Native American Day celebration, the sculptor's studio, as well as a new 40,000-square-foot Orientation Center and theaters which opened in May of 2000. Many Native American artists and crafts people create their artwork and visit with guests at the Memorial during the summer season.
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Crazy Horse, SD 57730
Drive through the scenic Wildlife Loop Road to see nearly 1,300 bison and many burros, elk and big horn sheep. Stop by the new Visitor Center at the junction of US Hwy 16 and the Wildlife Loop Road for information and maps of the area.
Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the United States. The jewel-like Nailhead and Dogtooth Spar crystals line over 100 miles of passages.
11149 US Highway 16
Custer, SD 57730
Seen from a distance, these famous hills do indeed look black, but once you arrive you'll enter a world of color. Experience rock formations, canyons, open grassland parks, flowing streams, deep lakes and caves. Enjoy a plethora of recreation, including biking, easy to moderate hiking, nature study, photography, swimming, interpretive programs and more! Wildlife includes a wide variety of birds and four-legged animals, including elk, deer, bighorn sheep and mountain goats. The Forest borders Rapid City on the west side.
8221 US-16
Rapid City, SD 57702
Fossils from the Black Hills region and life-size dinosaur recreations.
8973 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
An adventure park for kids with unforgettable views of the Black Hills National Forest.
9751 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
All NEW state-of-the-art arcade featuring 50+ games.
221 Swanzey St
Keystone, SD 57751
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