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Campground Reviews

Jun 14, 2026
Jun 14, 2026
It was a nice camp ground. The people were very friendly and helpful.
Jun 13, 2026
This was a fantastic KOA resort to stay at with our two children. All staff were friendly, helpful and engaging. This KOA resort had a high energy, vacation feel to it. It was evident that all staff were invested in wanting guests to have a great time. The Chuckwagon breakfast that was offered during our stay was a great event to attend and highly recommend it.
Jun 13, 2026
It was a beautiful campground and the staff was very helpful. So much stuff to do at the campground.
Jun 13, 2026
Had a great time you amenities are great the camp ground is great, they need to stay on top of the camp K9 better, making sure there are doggie bags in the dispencer, and the place is picked up . Enjoyed the facility and looking forward to coming back
Jun 13, 2026
Staff was great!
Jun 13, 2026
Was off the best RV parks we have stayed at. The horse back ride was amazing, Lilian and her horse filibuster were amazing thank you for a great time. Eddie and Sharyl from Idaho.
Jun 13, 2026
Very nice and clean. Just wish the sites were bigger and more shade.
Jun 13, 2026
Jun 13, 2026
Awesome
Jun 13, 2026
Not sure where to start, the facility was very clean, the staff was very helpful and professional. We had lots of fun just riding around the park which was huge. So much to do and see. We loved it and will return and refer to others. Thank you !
Jun 13, 2026
We enjoyed our stay. Our site was perfect, however, the water in the shower was cold.
Jun 12, 2026
Gave me a spot on side of a hill and almost slid down it after trying to level out for a hour went down and they moved us to a better spot.its a very busy campground and they pack you in tight the place is great if you have kids lots of kids everywhere the waterslide is very small and saw no adults on it lol like in the picture but it's a little to busy for me and lots of kids
Jun 12, 2026
This place is packed with kids on bikes, scooters driving golf carts and the lot yet the speed limit is 10mph! There were no locks on the pool access doors, not great, young kids (under 12) were accessing the pool.without parents. Also the pool decks has zero shade and no umbrellas were offered. Bathroom facilities need upkeep proper cleaning.trash bins overflowing. Not safe place for young kids.
Jun 12, 2026
Such a great campground! We enjoyed every minute of our stay. Well done KOA.
Jun 12, 2026
Koa at Palmer Gulch offers soooo much for everyone of all ages. Clean and well maintained resort campground. Loved it!
Jun 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
Every thing was great. A really nice facility. My only 2 complaints were the toilets by our rv site weren’t as clean as I’d expected and the jacuzzis in both locations looked dirty. Other than that, place was awesome
Jun 12, 2026
We stayed 3 nights in a deluxe cabin with patio. We were able to see all the South Dakota attractions we wanted to see during the day and have a fun ‘home base’ to come to in the afternoon/evenings. Our children loved the pools, playgrounds, jumping pillow, waterslide, and mini golf. My husband has a gluten allergy so we appreciated having a grill to make our own meals. Can’t wait to return
Jun 12, 2026
This is the best KOA, and with all of the attractions that’s near by also makes it great. Plenty of things to do. It would had been better if we could’ve had a spot that would have made our stay better, I asked for a spot that would’ve accommodate our camper deck . We had to leave our deck closed and we couldn’t use it. Unruly campers we’re walking through our site to go to the bathrooms
Jun 12, 2026
The customer service of everyone there is hard to compare. The stuff to do for kiddos is great and was important to us on this trip. The location is beautiful.
Jun 12, 2026
Only thing was the bathrooms were out of paper towels and TP paper first thing in the morning. Kind of a bummer
Jun 12, 2026
Our family of 4 enjoyed the resort to the fullest! A little disappointed when facilities were closed during business hours. The bathrooms were rarely clean enough to want to use, more frequent maintenance would be necessary.
Jun 12, 2026
Jun 12, 2026
Site was very unlevel and dusty. Bathrooms needed more attention. Amenities were impressive (loved being able to rent vehicles) conveniently located. Beautiful views.
Jun 12, 2026
Fun stay and be back again.
Jun 12, 2026
Delightful and convenient. Staff were all helpful and friendly. Loved the accessibility of rental cars, it made driving in the Hills much more enjoyable.
Jun 12, 2026
Our site could have been a little more level.
Jun 11, 2026
we enjoyed the stay very much next time might stay down on far end less traffic as there was a lot where we were at . very thankful that the restrooms were kept clean and worked as some places that is not the case . Hope to see you again some time in the future
Jun 11, 2026
Won of the nicest campground we have stayed in.
Jun 11, 2026
We have traveled to 48 states with our camper and this is the best one we have seen. It was our kiddos favorite, so this is the second time we have visited!
Jun 10, 2026
Had a blast at the rodeo and cabin was great
Jun 10, 2026
Overall it was a great experience. The deluxe cabin we stayed in was great size. I wish the explanation would have stated that there was an electric stove top and toaster available. The upper bunk area above the main room was dirty, which made me question the cleanliness of the whole cabin as there was popcorn kernels and crumbs on the floor and old eaten watermelon rhine on the window sill.
Jun 10, 2026
This was an amazing campground with friendly and helpful staff. Amenities were clean and easy to access and there are a ton of activities for kids. Bonus for the stables where we could pet the horses every day. We went on a trail ride and it was a great experience for my 8 & 10 year olds! Beautiful views, attentive staff, and easy access to local attractions made this place A#1 in my book!
Jun 10, 2026
loved the weber grill and out door furniture. sites are flat and level. fire pits are big plus
Jun 10, 2026
Facility and staff are awesome, lots of helpful friendly staff site is extremely well maintained
Jun 10, 2026
Always love a stay at Palmer Gulch. Have brought my kids here several times and am now bringing my grandkids. Such a great place to stay!
Jun 10, 2026
Friendly accommodating staff. Level lots, tons of things to do, especially for kids. The price was the only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars.
Jun 10, 2026
The bathrooms in station #3 were the worst we’ve seen. Feces on the floor and toilets multiple times. My son and some friends found poop in the pool. They were the first ones in the pool that morning so clearly the pool hadn’t been checked by staff from the day before. Would have expected higher standards of cleanliness for a resort like this. Very disappointing
Jun 10, 2026
Very nice. Friendly people and lots of amenities
Jun 09, 2026
Jun 09, 2026
Rv site was extremely unlevel
Jun 09, 2026
It was our first time in the area. We enjoyed our stay. Campground was always clean and plenty of entertainment for the kids. I liked the pancake breakfast in the mornings.
Jun 09, 2026
Sites on the hill are small and hard to level. Overall great park with nice amenities and good food. We went on rodeo weekend and had a great time.
Jun 09, 2026
Excellently maintained with lots of amenities.
Jun 09, 2026
Jun 08, 2026
This Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch was an awesome experience during our stay in the Black Hills. Clean and well maintained grounds and common areas. On site food options are great and availability of riding stables makes this a perfect option when visiting the Mount Rushmore area of the Black Hills.
Jun 08, 2026
From God’s created beauty, to amenities, to staff, this is an amazing place. There were 18 of us in 4 Patio Sites and 1 Deluxe Cabin and many great memories were made even before we went sight-seeing. The favorites in our family were horse-back riding, Chuckwagon Dinner, water slide, heated pool, mini golf, all-you-can-eat pancakes and bikes. The Comfort stations were clean.
Jun 08, 2026
Had to move sites twice because the deluxe pull thorough I paid was the top deluxe and we were on top of a mountain. The Peak Grill and Taphouse ruined the stay. Such an awful experience. We were scouting for a large group for next year, but will now probably pass this resort.
Jun 08, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
Chris and Kindra were amazing! Top 10 customer service interactions ever! They went above and beyond to help when we needed it. We will definitely be back and continue to recommend!
- Tiffany Zubrod on Google
Jul 22, 2026
Best place for the entire family in all of South Dakota ❤ We have stayed here every year for the last 32years ! Something for everyone ! FAMILY FRIENDLY! LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! We are happy campers ! 🏕
- Suzan K Cushman ND on Google
Jul 21, 2026
From the moment we checked in, we had a great experience at the KOA at Palmer Gulch. The front desk staff made a fantastic first impression—they were friendly, welcoming, and took the time to share helpful information and tips about the campground and the surrounding area. Our original campsite wasn't quite what we were expecting, but after sending a quick text to the front desk, they were wonderful to work with and offered another site for us to check out. The new site was a much better fit, and we really appreciated how easy they made the process. We spent some time biking around the campground to get the lay of the land and loved discovering that there were two pools just a short ride from our campsite. We had so much fun enjoying the pools, the Fun Zone, grabbing ice cream, and stopping to say hello to the horses. Next time, we'll definitely be booking a trail ride! The only downside was that the Wi-Fi was spotty at times, but honestly, it wasn't enough to take away from an otherwise wonderful stay. The staff's outstanding customer service and the endless activities made this a memorable campground, and we'd happily stay here again when we're back in the Black Hills.
- katie thomas on Google