Hot Springs SD / Black Hills KOA Holiday Events

Call today to book our Picnic shelter for your next birthday party!  Party includes 2 1/2 hours of access to our pool, mini golf, playground,  picnic shelter and grill!  To make your reservation or for informtion on pricing call us at 605.745.6449.

"Springtime in South Dakota brings more than budding flora and greener pastures. When winter's chill gives way to warmer weather, the newest baby animals begin to venture out and explore the great place they call home. From the baby buffalo in Custer State Park in the west to the whitetail fawns of the central plains, take a trek across the state in search of South Dakota's cuddliest critters."Travel South Dakota

Show Mom some love and help us fundraiser for the annual Big Weekend for Care Camps!Stay with us on May 10 & 11, 2024, and 50%* of the cost of the site on the second night will be donated to Care Camps! (Book Your Stay Here!) Your stay will make a difference in the lives of children with cancer, by helping raise funds for medically supervised Care Camps across North America. These camps give kids with cancer a chance to attend a summer camp and just be a kid again. Funds raised from the Saturday, May 11 campground donation support the KOA Care Camps Trust, which distributes more than $1 million annually to support 125+ Care Camps. Learn more at Stay with us May 10 & 11, 2024, and receive 50% off the cost of the second night which will be donated to Care Camps! Book your stay here!

WE WILL ALSO BE OFFERING MOTHERS DAY CRAFTS FOR KIDS UNDER OUR PAVILION!Restrictions apply. See full offer details. Event details subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Angel, a distinguished member of the Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame since 2023, will grace us with her musical talents every other Sunday evening around our community fire pit. This family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity for parents to relax and enjoy live music while the kids splash in the pool or have fun on the playground nearby.

With a repertoire of classic country hits, original tunes, and the possibility of taking requests from the audience, Angel's performances promise to delight guests of all ages. Gather your loved ones, invite your friends, and join us for an evening filled with the soulful sounds of Angel's live music around the warm glow of the fire pit. We look forward to creating lasting memories with you and your family. See you there!
Dates: May 26, June 9 & 23, July 7 & 21, August 11 & 25

May 24 - 26, 2024

Make plans for Memorial Day Camping in Hot Springs! This is one of the biggest weekends of the year for camping, and we want you to be part of the excitement! Join us for a special contest for the most patriotic campsite, Campground Cookout on Saturday night and breakfast each morning in the pavilion.  We'll also have a children's Red, White and Blue Tie Dye activity Saturday under our Pavilion Book your stay early for this popular weekend!Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Get ready to be wowed by the Black Hills Raptor Center at our upcoming event! They will be swooping in with their feathered friends to show you the amazing world of birds of prey up close and personal. 

Join us for an interactive and educational presentation that will have you on the edge of your seat. From majestic falcons to powerful hawks, you'll get to meet these incredible creatures and learn all about their conservation efforts.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to get a bird's-eye view of the work being done to protect these magnificent raptors. Reserve your site now and get ready for a wild time with the Black Hills Raptor Center!

Wake up to fresh air, hear the sound of the birds and count shooting stars by the campfire. Celebrate the master camper himself, by giving him exactly what he wants for Father's Day – quality family time in the great outdoors.Celebrate your SUPER Dad with a Father's Day Weekend spent around the campfire!  We'll have a Pancake Breakfast each morning alongside some of our campers' favorite activities such as Father's Day Crafts!

Book Early/Be Happy

There's no better way to celebrate Independence Day than with a long weekend of camping fun! We will have a contest for the most patriotic site, along with fun in the pool, and crafts for kids.

 Be  sure to book your reservation early for this exceptionally popular camping weekend! Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

It's not too late to create new family memories this Summer! Join us for our Back to School Weekend which will include activities like School Supply Bingo, design-your-own school folder, and other family fun.

Make the most of your extra time off with a long Labor Day Weekend in Hot Springs! Campers are welcome to join us for our last weekend of breakfast in the pavilion, Saturday crafts, and s'mores around the campfire. Be sure to book your reservation early for this popular camping weekend!

American Legion Riders Fish Fry

The Crazy Horse Volksmarch is the most popular organized hike in the United States (15,000 walkers in a record year). This family event is sponsored by the Black Hills Chapter of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) and hosted by Crazy Horse Memorial®Hikers follow dirt trails and gravel work roads up to the Crazy Horse Mountain Carving. The turn-around point is on the Arm of Crazy Horse directly in front of the nine-story-high face, which was completed June 3, 1998. Hikers get an up-close view of the mountain. Work continues on the rest of what will be the largest sculpture in the world.The Laughing Water Restaurant at Crazy Horse opens for breakfast at 6 a.m. during the Volksmarch, and serves lunch and dinner. The snack shop also is open. Coffee is always free at Crazy Horse Memorial®.
 38TH ANNUAL SPRING VOLKSMARCH - JUNE 1, 2024 - ONLY DAY IN JUNE - SATURDAYThe bi-annual Crazy Horse Volksmarch (an organized hike) is a 10K or 6.2-mile woodlands ramble to the world's largest mountain carving in progress in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota. The Spring Volksmarch in 2024 will only be the first Saturday of June.
 CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL WELCOME CENTERBefore or after your hike, don't miss the short introductory movie "What is Crazy Horse?" playing in the twin theaters in the Welcome Center. Also be sure to see THE INDIAN MUSEM OF NORTH AMERICA®, Sculptor's Studio / Home Workshop and THE NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTER®.
 COSTAdmission for hikers will be waived with 3 cans of food for the Fall Volksmarch. The American Volkssport Association's hike fee is $3 (cash or check, no credit cards accepted)  for each participant regardless of age. Regular admission applies to non-hikers or hikers without food.PARKINGFREE. Due to the popularity of the event, parking can be some distance from the starting point and not on paved or gravel surfaces. Shuttle buses operate between these outlying parking lots and the start-finish area.
 REGISTRATIONNo advance registration. Hikers must check in at starting point, which is at the Memorial's upper parking area. Registration will begin at 7:00 am. Hikers must register before 1 p.m. and be off the trail by 4 p.m. No late starts.STARTING TIMES:Anytime between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.

For the annual Main Street Arts & Crafts Festival in Hot Springs, vendors are instructed to provide hand-crafted items as opposed to commercial or machine made crafts. There are local artisans as well as ones from several states. The festival includes food vendors and entertainment. A children's stage is also part of the event. The event takes place three days over the last full weekend of June. 2027 will mark the 50th year of the festival.

In 1874, Lieutenant Colonel George Custer led the troops of the 7th Cavalry into the Black Hills and discovered gold near present day Custer. To celebrate this event, Custer holds the annual Gold Discovery Days celebration. Activities include an Arts and Crafts Fair on Washington Street, the Gold Panners' Race, a carnival, a volleyball tournament, a 5K fun run, balloon rally, car show, corn hole tournament and one of the largest parades in the Black Hills. See the website for more information. 2023 marked the 100th annual celebration.

 The Story of the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally...When Clarence "Pappy" Hoel purchased an Indian Motorcycle franchise in the depths of the Great Depression, he had no idea that he was about to begin the most famous motorcycle gathering in the world. It all began in 1938, when Pappy, his wife, Pearl, and his newly founded Jackpine Gypsies Motorcycle Club decided to host a race in Sturgis. Nine participants and a mere 200 spectators attended. Today the City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is one of, if not 'the' largest gatherings of motorcycle enthusiasts in the world.The Rally occurs every August in the Black Hills of South Dakota, home to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse National Memorial and Devil's Tower Monument to name a few of the area's most recognized 'icons'. The 2024 City of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, August 2nd-11th, celebrates the 84th Anniversary of the event that has become known to motorcycle enthusiasts throughout the world as the "Granddaddy of 'em all". Attendance for the 2015 Cityof Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was estimated at 739,000 with participants from all 50 states as well as Canada and dozens of other international communities including Japan, Australia, Germany, England, etc. From South Dakota's Governor, to entertainment and sports superstars, to motorcycle industry legends, you're likely to find them all strolling Main Street and enjoying the sights and sounds that are "Sturgis"!

A fun filled community weekend for locals and visitors alike!  Please click the link below to see the full schedule.  Hot Air Balloons are visible from the campground!

Feel the thunder at the 59th Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup on Friday, September 27, 2024. Watch cowboys, cowgirls and park rangers as they round up and drive the herd of approximately 1,300 buffalo. Be sure to plan for plenty of time at the three-day Arts Festival, September 26-28, where more than 100 vendors will offer fine arts and crafts and South Dakota made products. (On Friday, parking lots open at 6:15 a.m. Early arrival is recommended.) There is no admission to the Roundup or the Arts Festival, but a park entrance license is required September 26 and 28 (it is not required September 27).

September 29, 2024, 7am - 4pm
Crazy Horse Memorial
12151 AVENUE OF THE CHIEFS
CRAZY HORSE, SD 57730
The Crazy Horse Volksmarch is the most popular organized hike in the United States (15,000 walkers in a record year). This family event is sponsored by the Black Hills Chapter of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) and hosted by Crazy Horse Memorial®. Hikers follow dirt trails and gravel work roads up to the Crazy Horse Mountain Carving. The turn-around point is on the Arm of Crazy Horse, directly in front of the nine-story-high face, which was completed June 3, 1998. Hikers get an up-close view of the mountain. Work continues on the rest of what will be the largest sculpture in the world. The Laughing Water Restaurant at Crazy Horse opens for breakfast at 6 a.m. during the Volksmarch, and serves lunch and dinner. The snack shop also is open. Coffee is always free at Crazy Horse Memorial®.
The bi-annual Crazy Horse Volksmarch (an organized hike) is a 10K or 6.2-mile woodlands ramble to the world's largest mountain carving in progress in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota. 
CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL WELCOME CENTER: Before or after your hike, don't miss the short introductory movie "What is Crazy Horse?" playing in the twin theaters in the Welcome Center. Also be sure to see THE INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA®, Sculptor's Studio / Home Workshop and THE NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTER®.
COST: Admission for hikers will be waived with 3 cans of food for the Fall Volksmarch. The American Volkssport Association's hike fee is $3 (cash or check, no credit cards accepted)  for each participant regardless of age. Regular admission applies to non-hikers or hikers without food.
PARKING: FREE. Due to the popularity of the event, parking can be some distance from the starting point and not on paved or gravel surfaces. Shuttle buses operate between these outlying parking lots and the start-finish area.
REGISTRATION: No advance registration. Hikers must check in at starting point, which is at the Memorial's upper parking area. Registration will begin at 7:00 am. Hikers must register before 1 p.m. and be off the trail by 4 p.m. No late starts.
STARTING TIMES: Anytime between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.