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Horsethief Lake Campground
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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.
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Horsethief Lake Campground Reservations
Visit Recreation.gov to make your campground reservation.
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Horsethief Lake Campground Layout
See the layout of the campground to find your perfect camping site.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Horsethief Campground closes each year during the Off Season. |
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General Information
Directions:From Hill City, SD take U.S. Rt. 16/385 south 3 miles to State Rt. 244. Turn left onto Rt. 244. Travel 5.9 miles to the campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
RV Camping
Featured Events
- Smokey Bear 80th Birthday Coloring Contest
Date(s): May 1, 2024 - Jul 31, 2024 - Being Creative with Fish Prints
Date(s): Jun 22, 2024 - National Forest Week - Dugout Gulch Botanical Trail Hike
Date(s): Jul 13, 2024 - Learning about Animal Furs and Tracks
Date(s): Jul 27, 2024 - Reptile Investigations
Date(s): Aug 24, 2024 - Songbird of the Black Hills Campground Sing-Along
Date(s): Aug 31, 2024
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