Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest Campground

Hosted by Jump to Photos Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest Campground Black Hills National Forest South Dakota Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest Overview Horsethief Lake campground is located on the shores of Horsethief Lake in a forest of beautiful evergreen pine trees. The campground has 36 campsites and is also the closest campground to Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Campsites 29-32 are walk-to (tent only) sites and the others can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. The campsites accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Some of the sites are tent only. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grill. The campground has drinking water and vault toilets. Cell service is poor in the area. Horsethief Lake – Area Recreation Black Hills National Forests offers a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities during all seasons. Visitors can enjoy hiking, climbing, mountain biking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, OHVing and wildlife viewing. Winter activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Also, Mount Rushmore National Monument is just 2 miles from the campground. Bismarck Lake and Custer State Park are two other campgrounds in the area. You may also like Iron Creek Horse Camp, Dutchman Campground  or Sheridan Lake Campground. Make a Reservation for Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest Amenities BBQ GrillsCampground HostCampsite TablesCell Service PoorDrinking WaterEquestrian trailFire PitFire RingsFirewood AvailableGolden Age & Access Passports acceptedGrillsHike/Bike CampsitesPets OKPicnic TablesRestrooms (Vault Toilets)Trash Collection Activities ATVBikingBird WatchingBoating (non motorized)CanoeingClimbingCreekCross Country SkiingFishingHikingHistoric SitesHorseback ridingKayakingLakeMountain BikingNature TrailsOHVingOTV Trails/RidingPhotographyPicnickingSnowmobilingSnowshoeingStargazingWalking TrailsWildlife ViewingWinter/Snow Sports State Highway 244 Custer, South Dakota 57730 605-673-9200 Lat / Long: 43.895104, -103.484232 Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest × Go to Google Map Become a Pro Member to See Campground Map Upgrade to Campsite PRO Membership Get 20% off availability alerts, entry to prize drawings, and enjoy an ad free experience! Get Started Make a Reservation Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest Availability Alerts Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest sold out? Get an alert when a campsite becomes available at Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest! Create Campsite Availability Alert Best Campsites Become a Pro Member to See a List of Best Campsites Regions CreekLakeMount RushmoreMountainsNational ForestNational Forest CampgroundsUpper Midwest Campsite Types ADARVTentTrailerWalk-To # of Campsites: 36 Campsite Vehicle Size: 25 to 45 feet. Season: May – Late October Elevation: 5,005 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest Photos = Our Favorite Campsites (requires Pro Membership) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest Comments & Reviews Visited Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest Campground lately? We'd love to hear about your adventure. Did you find us useful? Did we forget something? Anything our community should know before heading out to Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest? 6 Comments on “Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest” MICHELE Kirsch says: Apr 9 2019 at 2:22 pm Were is the nearest rv dump station? Reply Campsite Photos says: Apr 9 2019 at 2:43 pm Hi Michele, The crew at CampsitePhotos.com isn’t quite sure where the closest dump station is to Horsethief Lake Black Hills National Forest campground. You may try calling the campground directly to ask: 605-673-9200 Reply Bo Myers says: Feb 5 2020 at 10:55 am Do you have cabins to rent? We are coming in April and will just be driving our van. Thank you. Reply Campsite Photos says: Feb 5 2020 at 5:45 pm Hi Bo, Horsethief Lake campground only has campsites available (no cabins). You can click on the ‘Make A Reservation’ button to check availability, pricing and make a reservation. Reply Lauren Aber says: Feb 5 2021 at 10:03 am Are you allowed to camp at Horsethief Lake prior to the Peak Season opening date of May 19th 2021? If so, is it first come first serve or are reservations required in the off season? We’re interested in coming around May 2nd. Regards, Lauren Reply Campsite Photos says: Feb 5 2021 at 4:27 pm Hi Lauren, Not sure if camping is allowed before the opening date. I recommend you call the Forest Service office to double check: 605-673-9200 Reply Your Comment / Rating / Review: Cancel replyYour Rating Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment * Your email address will not be published. Required fields marked * Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You did not leave a Rating! × If you're reviewing this campground please consider including a Rating with your review. 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