Jul 03, 2026
Jul 02, 2026
Jul 02, 2026
Jul 02, 2026
We have been coming to Palmer Gulch since 1996, Love it every time, that’s why we keep on coming back. Terry,Eileen & Benny Rheinde
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026
We were in a camping cabin. This is the 3rd time we have been here. We a little disappointed. The cabin was a two room. There was no chair in either room. No fan/air conditioning. The mattresses were very flat and hard. We have been to many KOAs in the past and this had the least amount of extras in the room. Especially not even having a chair in the room.
Jun 30, 2026
The cabin camping was great. Fair price, clean, decent location. The pool and waterslide was excellent. The showers got a beautiful tiled facelift. The only drawback to our stay was the huge increase in the 'Choose your Site'. We stay here 3 times per summer and it is very handy to choose sites that we love. Now we can't (won't) afford the $100 fee. A first-come, first-choice system would be nice.
Jun 30, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
Some of the restrooms need renovating and showers cleaned daily. Otherwise good stay.
Jun 29, 2026
Jun 28, 2026
Great, family-friendly campground in a fantastic location. We loved being within a 10 minute drive of Mount Rushmore, with Custer State Park and many small towns nearby! The Stables at Palmer Gulch were a HUGE bonus so we could pet the horses every day. The facilities were cleaned regularly throughout the day and there are a variety of daily and scheduled activities, plus the Mount Rushmore rodeo!
Jun 28, 2026
Top notch KOA. Close to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse.
Jun 27, 2026
Everything was fantastic- cannot wait to come back - cabin was great - just the mattresses were quite poor - please fix those
Jun 27, 2026
Amazing! Beautiful, clean and inclusive. Something for my kiddos (14, 12 and 6) to do all the time. The costs for on site souvenirs, coffee and food, everyday items wasn't crazy. We decided day one we were going to stay an extra day and that was accommodated too. All the staff is friendly and never seemed irritated with their job. We will be back! Thank you for an unforgettable vacation
Jun 27, 2026
Fantanstic stay - Cannot wait to come back. Only feedback is the mattresses in the cabin are quite poor. Could use a couple more hooks to hang towels - otherwise, perfect and such good memories.
Jun 27, 2026
This KOA has continued to grow and offer so much for anyone staying at the resort! The only complaint we have about our stay is that the WiFi did not work well at all. We could hardly load an email with the internet.
Jun 25, 2026
We loved our stay! So much to do right on site. The playground, heated pool and mini golf were our favorites. The door in K50 doesn’t open all the way which can make taking things in and out a little tricky but no major issues!
Jun 25, 2026
We stayed in a deluxe cabin and it was amazing bed was comfortable kids had a blast we rented a golf cart and that was awesome the views there and how everything was there if your forgot something they had it and they were all so nice and helpful with whatever was needed we will definitely be coming back
Jun 24, 2026
This was our first stay at a KOA and we were thoroughly impressed by the grounds, facilities and activities!
Jun 24, 2026
Stayed turning thunder storms and still had fun
Jun 24, 2026
Loved our stay! Only thing I would change is beds in cabin are hard and uncomfortable!
Jun 23, 2026
Great stay
Jun 23, 2026
We LOVED this location. We wished we could have stayed longer. We will definitely be returning in the future.
Jun 22, 2026
It was great! Everything was clean and stocked. The staff were very helpful with any questions we had. This is our fifth year in a row going and I have no doubt there will be a sixth.
Jun 22, 2026
Little rainy little cool but it happens
Jun 21, 2026
Jun 21, 2026
It would have been nice to know that the camping cabins had NOTHING. We just came from a KOA Holiday where the cabins had a tv, microwave & mini fridge. Price vs value was not worth it. Better description of sleeping arrangements, especially for deluxe cabin or interior photos. Also, trashcans in the shower rooms. Pancake breakfast was good. Overall too crowded & overpriced.
Jun 21, 2026
So much to see and do. I only wish we were staying longer. I would have lived to watch the rodeo. We had a great stay and I have to say it was so clean and organized. Everyone we encountered was nice and helpful. I will recommend you to everyone I know !!!! Thank you for wonderful memories �ϋ�
Jun 20, 2026
We love it. This was our second stay and we’ll be back!
Jun 20, 2026
We just wrapped up 5 days here, and my family could not have had a better experience! The cabin we stayed in instantly felt like home. We never felt crowded, even with neighbors on both sides. The grounds are maintained very well and the bathrooms are cleaned several times a day so its never bad in there. Private rooms for showering. My wife felt safe walking by herself even in the middle of the n
Jun 20, 2026
We have been staying here for years, but this summer, our cabin was the worst we have ever had. There was a layer of dirt and dust under the beds and at least 200 dead flies. It was obvious that they had not been cleaned under for quite awhile. The mattresses had spots in them that we had to clean off before we could put our sleeping bags on them. However, the bathhouse was well maintained.
Jun 19, 2026
Best KOA around
Jun 17, 2026
The people were the best part. Great staff who go above and beyond. My negative is between all our groups we had 6 cabins and each had a mouse problem, so that should be addressed
Jun 17, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
Perfect campground for kids of all ages! Our stay was fantastic!’
Jun 16, 2026
We had a great time!! Can’t wait to return next year!!!
Jun 16, 2026
Stayed in deluxe cabin with my grandchildren and it was wonderful. This was my second year at the Palmer, Gulch, KOA, and the first time I went to the rodeo there and that was also amazing. This was a good spot to be because it was central to a lot of things that we wanted to see and do.
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
Stay was good. There was a time when staff were playing music at the activity pavilion and music with swearing came on. Once the next song came on and had swearing as well we asked them to change it. They did right away. But should be aware that most of us have little families that don't want that played. Overall stay was great.
Jun 15, 2026
Had nice accommodations, clean bath house, easy access to Mt. Rushmore. WE will reccomend friends & family to stay at this resort.
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 14, 2026
Jun 13, 2026
Staff was great!
Jun 13, 2026
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
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
Fun stay and be back again.
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.
Jul 05, 2026
Great KOA!!! Nice sites, exceptional service and a lot to do for kids if you have them along. We were RV camping!
- Matt Adkins on Google
Jul 04, 2026
Incredible place!
- Natalie G on Google
Jul 03, 2026
There were a lot of activities and amenities for families and kids to do. The campground was beautiful. I would recommend getting a premium site, as ours was not level. The cell service wasn't good and the wifi didn't work very well either. The campground was really close to Mount Rushmore.
- Daniel Martin on Google