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Aug 03, 2025
Great place to stay. Drove out from North Carolina and family loved it. The location is central to all the places to see (Mt Rushmore, Wind Cave, etc) and the resort had tons of things to offer (horseback riding, UTV’s, pool, kids programs, food, etc).
Aug 02, 2025
Aug 02, 2025
Have stayed there multiple times love that there's so much to do there. Love the camping kitchen so you can just bring utensils to cook your food and use the grill there. Only thing I didn't like was all the kids that were not being watched just driving in front of the cars and staying there they need to be watched by their parents. And trying to play miniature golf and kids just coming in front
Aug 02, 2025
tons of stuff to do. Our kids loved it. Nice, comfortable camping cabin. Restrooms and showers were clean and nice.
Aug 01, 2025
Aug 01, 2025
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Jul 30, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
Stay was very nice , however, when I made reservations, I was disappointed to learn that we had to pay an extra $30 to guarantee the 4 cabins or RV sites we requested.
Jul 29, 2025
Good time. Glad we got a golf cart. Our little girls are excited to come back.
Jul 29, 2025
We had a great stay. Everyone at the resort was so friendly. The only thing that would have been better was the information sent prior to the stay. I never got an informational email telling us what to bring for our cabin and how to check in. When I tried calling during the week prior to our stay someone would pick up and hang up. The website has limited info on what’s included in each cabin typ
Jul 28, 2025
Everything was perfect except for the parking stickers was something hard to keep track of.
Jul 27, 2025
Jul 26, 2025
The staff was so kind and friendly. They have everything you need right there for you, you honestly don’t have to worry about anything! Our kids always have a blast with all the things to do! We love staying at Palmer Gulch!
Jul 26, 2025
We will be back to Mount Rushmore and this will be the place we stay. Loved the location, the activities, and the entire place. especially the pancake breakfast!!
Jul 26, 2025
Always an awesome place to stay!
Jul 25, 2025
Everything was very good but this day and age communication with the outside world is a must. There has to be cell service for even heath monitoring. Wi-Fi service is ok but not safe with all the scams out there. I probably would not come back because of that.
Jul 25, 2025
The staff was very friendly and helpful. The downside was there was no rock climbing wall as advertised. Plus the hot tub was broken and no splash pad as seen n years past.
Jul 23, 2025
Accommodations were wonderful. Linens provided were top quality. Check in staff were the best!!
Jul 23, 2025
Love the amenities!!
Jul 22, 2025
Met my daughter's family there for the weekend, we had a great time seeing the sights and going to Hills Alive in Rapid City! As usual, Palmer Gulch KOA is several notches above the typical camping experience.
Jul 22, 2025
We had a great stay, we will definitely be back!
Jul 21, 2025
We have been staying at Mount Rushmore KOA since our children were babies and now some are grown up! So much to do for all ages! And always wonderful staff! See you next year! The Cote family
Jul 21, 2025
We love Palmer gulch. We want to make it our yearly trip. There are lots of things to do. It’s pretty and the staff is nice.
Jul 21, 2025
Bathrooms were dirty, would love stools in the bathrooms for young kids. Cabin was overpriced, screens on windows were falling off, door so warped it hardly locked. Activities were fun, staff was friendly.
Jul 21, 2025
Great location. Plenty of things to do. Very friendly staff.
Jul 21, 2025
Jul 21, 2025
We had a great time staying in a camping cabin. The KOA resort had so many fun activities for our kids to enjoy, and it is conveniently located to many sites we wanted to see. Thanks for a great little getaway!
Jul 19, 2025
Your WiFi needs to be strengthened. I was in a cabin and most times could not connect or it would connect and the disconnect.
Jul 19, 2025
Family friendly, and lots of fun! Amenities are plentiful and the location is ideally situated in the heart of the Black Hills!
Jul 19, 2025
We had a great stay. It's a perfect place for our family to enjoy time together. We also love the updated pool and playgrounds.
Jul 18, 2025
We stayed in a two room camping cabin. We take our grandchildren every year. We enjoy coming because there is always something for them to do There were some maintenance issues. We reported these issues when we checked out. I wish the mattresses where thicker for better sleeping.
Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
The wifi infrastructure was very bad. With no cell coverage wifi was necessary for any type of communication and there was not enough for the whole campground. Also, who closes a bathhouse at 8am for cleaning? Overall it was a nice resort.
Jul 15, 2025
Hot tub was closed 3 of the 4 days we where there, Kids where out of controll playing basketball and in playing in the fun zone tell 11at night with no one telling them to stop. Kids where riding there bikes with no concern to other vehicles. People where walking in the roads with no concern to traffic. The shower by the fun zone smelled like mold.
Jul 15, 2025
We had a nice time, campground was well run and Sunday service with Austin and his wife a highlight. Our cabin was far away K654 from the rest of the family at 389 and 388. In the booking, it would have been better if it was easier to get a cabin closer to them. The pool and whirlpool near the hotel were the best, the ones by FUN ZONE not desirable, too many kids not cared for. Store too expensive
Jul 14, 2025
Jul 13, 2025
My only complaint is the confusion at the front desk. When we arrived we had booked a Felix cabin and a smaller cabin to make sure we had enough space. When we found out the smaller cabin was by the pool we wanted to switch it which wasn’t an option and were told that wasn’t an option and neither was a refund for remaining nights. Next day we were told we could’ve done that.
Jul 13, 2025
3 night stay in a Kamping Kabin. We loved that it was so close to all we wanted to do in the area.
Jul 12, 2025
Everything was beautiful except the mud hole at each site where apparently a patio was removed and nothing was done with the bare dirt. Some type of rock or other cover needs to be put on these areas.
Jul 12, 2025
This was our worst stay at a KOA. When we got to the site the picnic table was behind the cabin and the fire pit was on a semi steep hill. We asked if we could move to another cabin after sharing our concerns but they said we should have used the feature to pick your site for an up charge of $20. We get inside and the mattress was is duct taped but clean. Would not stay again. Don’t stay in K52.
Jul 11, 2025
This was our 4th year coming there! We always enjoy it
Jul 11, 2025
Our bed broke due to shoddy construction, as stated by the very nice maintenance person who came to fix it. Pics on website do not represent the beds that were in the cabins, the upper bunks are unsafe due to railings being too high from bed and missing foot railings. Bathrooms need fans & more soap dispensers, mens had 2, womens had 1. Laundry price doesn't match posted signs. I have so much more
Jul 11, 2025
Jul 10, 2025
Amazing place with great staff!
Jun 01, 2026
A very clean and safe environment for families and friends to stay! Great amenities and the hospitality was amazing! Thank you and we will be back soon!
- advanced61 on Google
Jun 01, 2026
Day 2 of 3 here. This place is great! The kids amenities are great, the lots are good, location is excellent! Enjoy the Black Hills from here!
- Andrew Michels on Google
May 31, 2026
A great family stay! We loved our cabin - clean, comfortable, and perfect with kids. So many activities, food options, and amenities that we spent a lot of time enjoying the resort. Also a great location to access so many other attractions in the area.
- Jacy O'Neill on Google