Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch
Open May 1 - October 1
Reserve: 800-562-8503
Reserve: 800-562-8503
Info: 605-574-2525
Info: 605-574-2525
RV Sites, Tent Sites
Check-in: 1:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am
Accommodations
Check-in: 3:00 pm, Check-out: 11:00 am
Campground Site Map
KOA Resort Campgrounds
KOA Resorts offer a carefree vacation in the great outdoors. Enjoy robust recreation and staff-led activities, kick back and relax by the resort-style pool, or grab a bit to eat, all while never leaving the campground. And with plenty of RV Sites with KOA Patios™ and Deluxe Cabins with full baths to meet your needs, it’s the ultimate camping getaway.
Directions
From I-90 take exit 61 onto Hwy 16 toward Mt. Rushmore. Follow Hwy 16 W 25 miles to Hill City. Continue on Hwy 16/385 3 miles then turn left on Hwy 244. Take 244 toward Mt. Rushmore 3.5 miles to the Mt. Rushmore KOA.
Please do not use GPS directions as they are incorrect.
From Custer, SD take Hwy 16/385 14 miles toward Mt. Rushmore then turn right on Hwy 244. Take 244 toward Mt. Rushmore 3.5 miles to the Mt. Rushmore KOA.
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Let us be your Black Hills Destination!
Take in a RODEO at the Gulch in 2019! June 8 and 22, August 8, August 17 and Sept. 1. Season 4 will be EPIC. Cheer your favorite cowboy as they compete for cash and the coveted series buckle. This is all FREE if you are staying here. Reserve now!!
Welcome to a premier camping resort and lodge in the heart of the Black Hills. Visit nearby majestic Mount Rushmore and impressive Crazy Horse Memorial. It's close to Custer State Park and Black Elk Peak. Attend one of the on-site rodeos during the summer (palmergulch.com for dates/times). KOA's Fun Zone (Memorial - Labor Day) entertains with heated pools, spas, a waterslide, a splash pad, a Jumping Pillow and mini golf. Check out the 25-foot climbing wall! This resort offers bike rentals, golf cart/ATV rentals, car rentals, guided horseback rides, gold panning and a world class chuckwagon dinner. Check the full activity schedule for fire-engine rides, movies, live entertainment, tie-dye crafts and inflatables. Have breakfast at the pancake tent, lunch at the snack bar and dinner at KOA's full-service restaurant. Hop on KOA's nightly shuttle to the lighting ceremony at Mount Rushmore. Pool: Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend. Max pull thru: 75 feet. Your hosts: Recreational Adventures Co.
Campground Amenities
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Campground Awards
Campground Awards
President's Award
Awarded to KOAs that meet exceptional quality standards and are recognized by their guests for outstanding service.
Campground Programs
Campground Programs
KOA Kamp Green Recognition
This KOA meets the established criteria to become a greener campground operation and is recognized by the "Kamp Green" icon.
KOA Care Camps
This badge has been earned by this KOA Campground for compassion and support of KOA Care Camps. It is given out following our Big Weekend, and is in effect for one year.
KOA Scout Program
Promotes youth Scouting programs in North America and provides special discounted group rates and free use of pavilions and other facilities.
Donate To Care Camps
Donate to Care Camps
Having cancer shouldn't mean giving up the joys of childhood. That's why the KOA Campground Owners Association created the Care Camps Trust - to help children who have cancer enjoy care-free time focusing on fun, friends and activities at sleep-away camp instead of on their illness.