Campsite #23 at Horsethief Lake Campground, SD

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Tent Site #23

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Walk-In 8 people
25 ft Back-In
2 weak
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Campsite #23 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (6)

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@CynthiaN913610 · Camped on Sep 21, 2023 at Campsite #23
Sweet forest spot very close to the lake, with pretty view through trees. It is up on a small knoll, and you do feel super exposed to the campers in site 24, as well as people coming and going on the trail around the lake. (The site is right next to the trail entrance/exit.) It is, however, MUCH more private than some nearby sites, and some strategic positioning of car and tent can help. Rocky and not very level. I couldn't get tent stakes into the ground.The vault toilet down the hill on one day smelled so vile I literally ran out wretching. The worst thing I've ever smelled in my entire life. It was better the next day.The camp host is great; friendly and accommodating.You do see and hear traffic across the lake, but not terrible. I slept in my car and it felt quiet and very safe at night.Trees aren't positioned right for hammocks; they are mostly on a slope.Extremely close of course to the monument, as well as to Keystone, Hill City, and numerous scenic drives and trails. Gorgeous area.Bugs in late summer/very early fall were no problem. Saw only a mosquito or two.
@RickZ0C581AA68 · Camped on Jul 18, 2023 at Campsite #23
Beautiful place!
@brittany922955 · Camped on Jun 15, 2023 at Campsite #23
Great, large site right on the lake. Could barely hear my neighbors. Slept like a baby at night, so peaceful. Right next to the trail to the lake and boardwalk. The vault toilet was as clean as it could be.
@JustinW9341694 · Camped on May 29, 2023 at Campsite #23
Very peaceful and secluded site (trail nearby only busy during day). No ATT service. 5-10 min from Mt Rushmore
@JacobB719 · Camped on Jul 12, 2021 at Campsite #23
Beautiful campsite. Loved the lake and the super accessible hiking trails!
@MeghanG539 · Camped on Sep 13, 2020 at Campsite #23
Horsethief Lake campground is a great campground. Only about two miles from Mount Rushmore so it is very conveniently located if you are traveling there. The tent only campsites are right on the lake and have beautiful views. There is a trail and board walk around the lake to enjoy the views and we also saw people fishing. I would recommend this camp ground to anyone!

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