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 I90 take exit 91, follow signs for Crazy Horse, turn left on to Needles Hwy 87, follow 3 miles until you reach us on the right.
Get Google DirectionsWe are located 20 miles from Mt. Rushmore with Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Wind and Jewel Cave located even closer. Use Hill City KOA as your base camp as you explore the many attractions in the Black Hills. Check with our staff on hours of operation, directions, and tips for visiting. Come and see everything the Black Hills have to offer!
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, and come back in the evening for the inspirational Night Lighting Ceremony. The monument is located 10 miles east of Hill City KOA.
13000 Highway 244
Keystone, SD 57751
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 Hill City KOA.
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Crazy Horse, SD 57730-8900
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. The Sylvan Lake entrance is located 3.8 miles south of Hill City KOA.
13329 US Highway 16A
Custer, SD 57730
Just 6 miles north. The 1880 train ride is a two-hour, narrated 20-mile round trip between Hill City and Keystone. Passengers view vistas of Harney Peak, mining encampments and participate in good old-fashioned fun. Trains follow the original route of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad laid down in the late 1880s to service the mines and mills between Hill City and Keystone. In addition to its normal tours daily, the 1880 Train Hosts a wide variety of special events like Old West shootouts on Sunday evenings and occasional food and wine tours with local entertainment! The Black Hills Central Railroad is the oldest continuously operating tour railroad in the nation and operates three steam and two diesel engines throughout the season. One of the locomotives is more than 100 years old!
222 Railroad Ave
Hill City, SD 57745
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 23 miles west of Hill City KOA.
11149 U.S. Hwy. 16
Custer, SD 57730
Wind your way through the hairpin turns and one-lane tunnels of this scenic drive within Custer State Park. Driving through the 14-mile Needles Highway in the rocky landscape of southwestern South Dakota is an adrenaline-filled experience. You'll get to enjoy fantastic views of the monumental Cathedral Spires and other natural landmarks within the Black Hills, as well as spot plenty of wildlife—including buffaloes.
Wind Cave is one of the world's longest and most complex caves, well-known for its outstanding display of boxwork, an unusual cave formation composed of thin calcite fins resembling honeycombs. The park features over 28,000 acres of rare mixed-grass prairie, ponderosa pine forest, and native wildlife such as bison, elk, pronghorn, mule deer, coyotes, and prairie dogs. Wind Cave is 28 miles south of Hill City KOA.
26611 US Highway 385
Hot Springs, SD 57747
At 7,242 feet, Black Elk Peak isn't just South Dakota's highest point, it is also the highest elevation between the Rocky Mountains in the western United States and the Pyrenees Mountains in France. Surrounded by the beautiful Black Elk Wilderness in Custer State Park, Black Elk Peak is one of the most popular sites in the state. Hikers of all ages make their ascent to take in the expansive view that extends over South Dakota, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names officially changed the name from Harney Peak to Black Elk Peak on August 11, 2016.
Mt. Rushmore Road UT
Keystone, SD 57751
Bear Country USA is home to various species of North American mammals which live in large natural exhibits. While captive-born, every effort is made to imitate a wild environment for their animal residents. Larger species roam freely throughout the drive-thru park. Smaller animals and those younger than one year are exhibited in the Wildlife Walk area. Visitors can observe these animals while strolling on foot. Located 23 miles east of Hill City KOA.
13820 US-16
Rapid City, SD 57702
The 109-mile-long Mickelson Trail follows the historic Deadwood to Edgemont Burlington Northern rail line. South Dakota's first rails to trails project - it is enjoyed by hikers, bikers, and horseback riders alike. 14 trailheads, over 100 converted railroad bridges, and four hard rock tunnels. The trail features gentle slopes and easy access. Hill City Trail Head is 8 miles from Hill City KOA.
Located only minutes from Mount Rushmore in the beautiful town of Keystone, SD, the National Presidential Wax Museum is an exciting patriotic experience for the whole family. Meet over 100 lifelike wax figures, including all 46 U.S. presidents, all depicted in stunning visual recreations of iconic moments in U.S. presidential history.
609 Hwy 16A
Keystone, SD 57751
The Black Hills Playhouse puts on various plays and musicals every day except Mondays throughout the summer. A Custer State Park pass is required to get to the playhouse. 20 miles from Hill City KOA.
24834 S. Playhouse Road
Custer, SD 57709
Reptile Gardens has one of the largest collections of reptile species and subspecies of any zoo or wild animal park in the world! Reptile Gardens is a premier South Dakota destination that houses some of the world's deadliest snakes and has been in the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Largest Reptile Zoo. Just 26 miles away from Hill CIty KOA!
8955 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57702
Cosmos Mystery Area is an exciting attraction only 16 miles from our campground. Kids of all ages will enjoy the mysteries and perplexities!
24040 Cosmos Rd
Rapid City, SD 57702
The Museum at Black Hills Institute is one of the finest collections of vertebrate and invertebrate fossils and minerals from the Black Hills region. Over the last 50 years, they have discovered dozens of new species and prepared a collection that includes dinosaurs of the Hell Creek and Lance formations, including the largest compilation of Tyrannosaurus rex. The Black Hills Institute is active in collecting, preserving, and providing well-prepared fossil specimens, minerals, and cast replicas. They host one of the most comprehensive paleontological and mineral collections from the region, collateral collections from other regions, and an extensive reference library. Located in Hill City 6 miles from Hill City KOA.
Museum and Everything Prehistoric Gift Shop Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm.
On holidays or inclement weather please call to verify times.
117 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
Experience the Black Hills Gold Rush legend! Nowhere else will you find such a variety of family-friendly activities in the Black Hills. From touring the historic gold mine with our trained tour guides to trying your luck in our gold panning sluices on-site, we've got something for everyone. Just 14 minute from Hill City KOA!
Hours:
(Open Daily, Second Week of March – October)
March: 10 AM - 4 PM (Thursday Through Sunday, Beginning Second Weekend)
April: 9 AM – 5 PM
May: 9 AM – 6 PM
June: 8 AM – 8 PM
July: 8 AM – 8 PM
August: 8 AM – 8 PM (Last Tour at 6:45 PM)
September: 9 AM – 6 PM (Last Tour at 4:45 PM)
October: 9 AM – 5 PM (Last Tour at 3:45 PM)
604 Blair Street
Keystone, SD 57751
Open Daily 9:00am - 6:00pm
Your family can enjoy over 100 popular farm animals in a clean, relaxed hands-on environment. This beautiful farm on the road to Mount Rushmore is a great place to play with many friendly animals. Pony & Train Rides available.
23691 Busted Five Ct
Keystone, SD 57751
Welcome to Fort Hays Old West Town, where history comes alive! Step back in time and explore the authentic Old West experience, featuring the original Dances with Wolves movie set. This historical attraction offers hands-on activities, allowing you to immerse yourself in the life of the Wild West. Located in Rapid City. Go for an all-day tour of the Mount Rushmore area and then return to a Chuckwagon Supper.
2255 Fort Hayes Dr.
Rapid City, SD 57702
Discover the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs. You can tour this indoor active dig site and view Ice Age fossils. The Mammoth Site offers self-guided tours and enhanced educational experience. The Mammoth Site is the world's largest mammoth research facility and one of the top fossil interpretive sites in North America. They have unearthed over 60 mammoths (58 Columbian, 3 woolly), along with at least 87 other Late Ice Age animals.
May 24 – August 24
8:00am – 6:00pmAugust 25 – October 31
9:00am – 5:00pmNovember 1 – February 28
9:00am – 3:30pmMarch 1 – May 23
9:00am – 5:00pm
1800 US 18 Bypass
Hot Springs, SD 57747
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