Black Hills Camping at Mount Rushmore KOA

The Mount Rushmore KOA is a wonderful little campsite that is located in beautiful Palmer Gulch, next to Palmer Creek and at the base of Black Elk Peak. Located just 5 miles west of Mount Rushmore, on Highway 244, the KOA offers guests numerous amounts of amenities to enjoy.

Mount Rushmore KOA Palmer Gulch Resort accommodations offer a variety of lodging options including full-service RV sites, Camping Cabins, and tent camping. Each site features amenities such as picnic tables and campfire rings.

Campgrounds typically include things like dump stations, comfort stations, and laundry facilities. Campgrounds may also have a kitchen area equipped with stove burners, sinks, and an electric grill.

The KOA campground features a variety of on-site attractions to enjoy from relaxing in the heated pools and spas to taking a horseback ride up Harney Peak, to spending some time in the water with their Splash Park by playing with water cannons and going for a cruise down their 180-foot waterslide. There are also miniature golf courses available, as well as bike rentals so campers can explore more of the area.

The Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch Resort is a great place to hang out and have a good time. The resort has amenities such as volleyball and basketball courts, hayrides, gold panning, hiking/biking trails, and even an ATV/golf cart rental. They also offer activities for those with children in tow including playgrounds, softball/soccer fields, and nightly movies.

South Dakota Made Products are featured in the general store and gift shop. You can find everything from food and clothing to art, pottery, and jewelry in their store.

The on-site dining options at this location include the Chuckwagon dinner, the popular pancake tent, the coffee/wine bar, a snack bar, an ice cream shop, and also a full-service restaurant/pub.

There is a shuttle service ($) that is offered for the nightly lighting ceremony at Mount Rushmore, as well. These activities are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Let’s go over a few of the top features that Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch Resort has to offer, including some of its various facilities, recreation options, and nearby attractions.

Facilities

• 90′ Max Length
• 50 Max Amp
• Bike Rentals ($)
• Cable TV
• Pool (May 26 – Sep 04)
• Fishing ($)
• Hot Tub / Sauna
• Firewood ($)
• Dog Park
• Pavilion
• Tour Shuttle ($)
• Snack Bar ($)
• Propane ($)
• Camping Kitchen
• Mini Golf
• Chuck Wagon Dinner Show
• Bounce Pillow
• Air Rockets
• 2 Swimming Pools
• Bike Shop
• Car Rentals
• Catering
• Climbing Wall
• Fishing
• Kids Activities
• Hotel
• Palmer Gulch Stables
• Tie Dye
• Mountain Cabins
• Splash Park
• Shuttle to Mount Rushmore
• UTV Rentals
• Water Slide
• WiFi (Limited)

Recreation

• Mt Rushmore Rodeo
• Biking
• Chuck Wagon Supper Show
• Palmer Gulch Stables
• Palmer Gulch Mining Company
• Shopping
• UTV Rentals
• Rock Climbing
• Swimming and Water Slide
• Mini-Golf
• Rush Mountain Adventure Park
• Hiking and Walking
• Fishing

Nearby Attractions

• Crazy Horse Memorial
• Mount Rushmore National Memorial
• Custer State Park
• Black Hills National Forest
• National Presidential Wax Museum
• Jewel Cave and Wind Cave
• Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
• The Rapid City Area
• Explore Hill City and Keystone
• Deadwood

And there’s more…

• 1880 Train
• Rushmore Tramway Adventures
• Reptile Gardens
• Cosmos Mystery Area
• Bear Country
• Prairie Berry

Can I Bring My Dog?

You will want to call ahead if you’re traveling with pets. Dogs are not allowed in all areas of the KOA.

Mailing Address

Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch Resort 

12620 Hwy 244, Hill City SD 57745
Phone: 800-562-8503
Website: https://www.palmergulch.com/

How To Get There

To get to Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch Resort follow these directions: To get there from I-90, take exit 61 and head west on Highway16. Follow Highway 16 for 25 miles until you reach Hill City. Continue on Hwy 16/385 for 3 miles before turning left back onto Hwy 244. Take this road for 3.5 miles until you see the Mt. Rushmore KOA sign.

Wrapping up:

I hope that this article has helped you to find out more about the Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch Resort, if you are planning on visiting the place, make sure to go there and spend some quality time with your loved ones.