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 bite 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.
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 bite 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.
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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Enjoy the best of both worlds with a Water & Electric Site that's perfect for tents, pop-ups, vans, and truck campers. Conveniently located just a short walk from the resort's activities and amenities, these sites offer 30-amp electric service, water hookups, and a beautiful setting for your Black Hills adventure.
Up to 8 people.
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Experience camping the way it was meant to be. Our Basic Tent Sites offer a grass tent pad, picnic table, and fire ring for a classic outdoor getaway. Whether you're pitching a tent for one night or settling in for a weekend of adventure, these sites provide a simple, comfortable basecamp to enjoy everything Mount Rushmore KOA Resort has to offer.
Up to 8 people.
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Upgrade your camping experience with one of our Deluxe Tent Sites. Each site includes a covered picnic shelter with a picnic table, overhead lighting, a 20-amp electrical outlet, and USB charging ports. Whether you're enjoying a meal, playing games with the family, taking a break from the weather, or recharging your devices, these sites offer extra comfort while keeping you close to nature.
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Tent Camping in Hill City, South Dakota
Whenever you want to stay at Mount Rushmore tent camping sites, consider camping at Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch. Our campground's proximity to the local attractions makes it the optimal place for tent camping near Mount Rushmore.
Our Tent Sites in Hill City offer multiple camping experiences, from rustic to deluxe. We have Tent Sites with no hookups, only electric, and both water and electric. Set up your camping site on grass or gravel tent pads. You can also bring your pets to camp with you at our pet-friendly Tent Sites.
Start planning your trip to South Dakota by staying at Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch. You can book a Tent Site near the Black Hills when you camp at our campground.
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