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Horsethief Lake Campground

in Black Hills National Forest

Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.

The numbers that decide it

Longest rig
99 ft
Sites
42
Electric hookups
Not published
Pull-through sites
No
Paved access
No
Accessible sites
Not published
Driveway grade
Not published
Bear boxes
Not published
Campfires
Yes
Shade
Yes
Group sites
Not published

Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Recreation.gov

Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

Horsethief Lake Campground

A Delightful Setting Located 10 miles south of Hill City, South Dakota, Horsethief Lake Campground is a delightful setting for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in Black Hills National Forest. This campground is 2 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and adjacent to Horsethief Lake. Sites are tucked into a forest of towering ponderosa and lodgepole pine. Horsethief Lake Campground Reservations Visit Recreation.gov to make your campground reservation. Reserve Your Campsite Horsethief Lake Campground Layout See the layout of the campground to find your perfect camping site. Download

Before you go

Fees

Regular Season: $30/night --- See Off-Season Information

Hours

Horsethief Campground closes each year during the Off Season .

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