Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest Campground Black Hills National Forest South Dakota
State Highway 244Custer, South Dakota 57730
605-673-9200
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Horsethief Lake campground is located on the shores of Horsethief Lake in a forest of beautiful evergreen pine trees. The campground has 36 campsites and is also the closest campground to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Campsites 29-32 are walk-to (tent only) sites and the others can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs.
The campsites accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Some of the sites are tent only. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grill. The campground has drinking water and vault toilets. Cell service is poor in the area.
Horsethief Lake – Area Recreation
Black Hills National Forests offers a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities during all seasons. Visitors can enjoy hiking, climbing, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, OHVing and wildlife viewing. Winter activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Also, Mount Rushmore National Monument is just 2 miles from the campground.
Bismarck Lake and Custer State Park are two other campgrounds in the area. You may also like Iron Creek Horse Camp, Dutchman Campground or Sheridan Lake Campground.
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1, 9, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 32, 36
Regions
Campsite Types
- ADA
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
- Walk-To
Season:
May – Late October
Elevation:
5,005
# of Campsites:
36
Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service Poor
- Drinking Water
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Hike/Bike Campsites
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
- Trash Collection
Activities
- ATV
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boating (non motorized)
- Canoeing
- Climbing
- Creek
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Horseback riding
- Kayaking
- Lake
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- OHVing
- OTV Trails/Riding
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Stargazing
- Walking Trails
- Wildlife Viewing
- Winter/Snow Sports
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Were is the nearest rv dump station?
Hi Michele,
The crew at CampsitePhotos.com isn’t quite sure where the closest dump station is to Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest campground. You may try calling the campground directly to ask: 605-673-9200
Do you have cabins to rent? We are coming in April and will just be driving our van. Thank you.
Hi Bo,
Horsethief Lake campground only has campsites available (no cabins). You can click on the ‘Make A Reservation’ button to check availability, pricing and make a reservation.
Are you allowed to camp at Horsethief Lake prior to the Peak Season opening date of May 19th 2021? If so, is it first come first serve or are reservations required in the off season? We’re interested in coming around May 2nd.
Regards,
Lauren
Hi Lauren, Not sure if camping is allowed before the opening date. I recommend you call the Forest Service office to double check: 605-673-9200