Custer / Mount Rushmore / Black Hills KOA

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You should see the Hills from here!

You should see the Hills from here! Custer/Mt. Rushmore KOA is your central location for seeing all of the Black Hills. We are in the center of all five major Black Hills attractions: Mt Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, Jewel Cave National Monument, Wind Cave National Park, and Custer State Park, all within 6 to 23 miles of the campground. We can arrange car rentals or tours with a local tour company that picks you up at your site. Custer has great restaurants and free live entertainment twice a week on summer evenings. After a day of sightseeing, unwind at our tranquil campground among the ponderosa pines, just 3 miles west of Custer. The kids will love our jumping pillow and playground. Seasonal activities (Memorial Day to Labor Day) include a heated pool (weather permitting). We offer 1 and 2-room camping cabins (No Air Conditioning), Fully equipped deluxe cabin, 30 & 50-amp pull-thru and back-in sites, deluxe patio sites and several types of tent sites, from primitive to upgraded. Free Wi-Fi, clean restrooms, an on-site store, laundry ($), dump station, firewood ($), picnic tables, and propane ($) are available. Rates are higher June 30-July 7 and August 1- 11(Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Custer Cruisin' dates). No television service is provided. Some sites can receive satellite reception.
Policy for additional camping units (tent, R.V., etc.) on a single site: Site rates are for one camping unit. A camping unit is a vehicle, motor home, camper, tent or any other device used for sleeping. Additional tents, or sleeping quarters will be charged an additional site fee, regardless if they share the same site space. NO tents are allowed in RV sites. A maximum of six individuals per site.
Cancellation Policy During Sturgis/Custer Cruisin' Rallies (August
5-11, 2019): Cancellations made after June 30, 2019 will result in forfeiture of the entire first night's deposit. Early departures after checking in will not receive a refund on unused nights.

Campground Amenities

50 Max Amp
60' Max Length
Wi-Fi
Pool (5/25 - 9/2)
Propane ($)
Firewood ($)
Dog Park

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Pretty fun, would go back someday. 7/2/2020

- Josh E. on Google

Great location, close but not too close to town. Lots of trees. Clean bathrooms, showered a bit narrow. Employees and hosts were great. 7/1/2020

- Laura Van Wormer on Google

Love staying at Custer KOA. This is the 4th time here as it provides a great base for exploring the Black Hills without the congestion. 7/10/2020

Folks at front office were awesome..super nice and understanding!! 7/10/2020

We thank you enough for the wonderful stay. We also rented car on your suggestion! It was great , Lamont brought right to our campsite. Except Alpine Restaurant in Hill City , I think Custer has the best food places. Your 5 miles from CrazyHorse Monument & 11 Mount Rushmore... 7/10/2020

Excellent customer support. The staff was very helpful welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. The site was wonderful. We stayed in site 202 which was extremely well appointed and spacious... 7/9/2020

Check-in was super easy and we got taken to our site. Site was mostly level and VERY clean. The staff did a great job of going around to the sites between reservations and cleaning. Like most KOAs we have been to, the sites are tight... 7/9/2020

Staff was very friendly and when I needed something fixed at the campsite staff fixed it immediately. 7/8/2020

They have some very nice sites here, but some are not so good. Mine was not so good because my picnic table and outside food prep area was within inches of the next camper's sewage hookup, and i could smell it... 7/8/2020

Very clean & comfortable. Kids loved the pool & it was quiet. 7/8/2020

There was a super bad storm the night we were arriving and we had reserved a tent site but recurved a call from the KOA clerk and she asked if we wanted to upgrade to a cabin.... Thank you we accepted 7/8/2020

no a/c in the cabin, otherwise 5 stars. lady at check in was very friendly and patient. 7/8/2020

Very nice facility. There was quite a storm the night we arrived which damaged the gravel roads and they were on top of it first thing in the morning. Perfect location. 7/8/2020

Having stayed at this KOA multiple times before, we knew exactly what we were getting--and looking forward to it. What we didn't expect, however, was the continued improvements that this location continues to make... 7/7/2020

Very friendly and attentive staff. 7/7/2020

very clean. Excellent pool. 7/6/2020

Very clean, friendly, granddaughter had alot of fun. 7/6/2020

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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.

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VKR Appreciation Weekend Photo WHEN: September 13, 2020 - September 18, 2020

WHAT: Value Kard Rewards holders stay as a paying guest on Friday, September 18 at any participating KOA campground and get Saturday, September 19 for FREE*.

WHY: VKR Appreciation Weekend is designed exclusively for Value Kard Rewards holders to say thanks for your loyalty and for trusting your camping memories to us. On this late-summer weekend, we gather to celebrate friends, family and fun in the great outdoors we all adore.*Only at participating KOA locations. Applies to one-site per a VKR account, for two consecutive nights at the same KOA. Sites may be limited. Not valid with other discounts.

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Symbolizing the ideals of freedom and democracy, it is a tribute to four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln and their invaluable contributions to the United States. Walk the Presidential Trail, visit the museum, come back in the evening for the inspirational Night Lighting Ceremony. The monument is located 22 miles north of Custer KOA.

The world's largest sculpture now in progress, the Memorial includes the 40,000-square-foot Orientation Center and theaters, the Indian Museum of North America, the Native American Cultural Center and the sculptor's studio. Take a bus ride to the base of the sculpture to gaze up at the completed face of Crazy Horse. Return in the evening for the fantastic Laser Light Show. Located 8 miles north of Custer KOA.

Explore this 71,000 acre world-class wildlife preserve located just east of Custer. The park features the spectacular geological formations and narrow tunnels of Iron Mountain Road and Needles Highway, beautiful Sylvan Lake, and the Wildlife Loop, where you can see one of the nation's largest bison herds in the wild. Recreation includes hiking, fishing and swimming, Visitor Centers and historic sites. East entrance to the park is 6 miles east of Custer KOA.

Jewel Cave is the second longest cave in the world, with over 137 miles of passages explored and surveyed to date. Airflow studies indicate that most of the cave has yet to be found! The cave is well known for its natural beauty and unusual features, including crystal calcite, which lines much of the cave walls. Reservations are suggested for the ever-popular Scenic Tour, and can be made up to 1 week ahead. There is also a shorter Discovery Tour which is handicapped-accessible. Jewel Cave is 10 miles west of Custer KOA.

11149 U.S. Hwy. 16

Custer, SD 57730

605-673-8300

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