Horsethief Lake Campground
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 detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
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 .
Scenic drives that pass close
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