Horsethief Lake Campground - Our #1 choice for camping near Mt Rushmore

Of the 3 USFS campgrounds between Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse, this was our favorite.
Reservations can be made online at Recreation.gov for many of the campsites here at Horsethief Lake
Fees are $26 per night
www.recreation.gov/camping/ca...
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0:00 Intro & Map
0:50 Sites 1 - 22
5:40 End of first loop
6:35 Sites 23 - 28
11:00 Sites 29 - 37
13:57 Drive to highway
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[@bridgetappelfeller3514]

Thank you

[@CampgroundRecon]

You're welcome!

[@cindynichols27]

Absolutely fabulous! Very helpful. Thank you.

[@jld1636]

I love watching your campsite videos, even though I live in Calgary Alberta.Hey, a campsite is interesting. I have been camping in Northern Manitoba (Flin Flon) I live close to the mountains , but have never had the desire to actually camp in the mountains Some of your videos of campsites are places I think I would enjoy, but this place is really nice.. Thanks for the videos.

[@CampgroundRecon]

Our first International Fan! Thanks for taking the time to comment. I hope to record some campgrounds in Canada some day.

[@dontbeadrone]

I see that the sites include fire rings. Do you recall or know if there is firewood available nearby? For instance, in my last camping trip to Banff National Park, Parks Canada provided free firewood for use in the rings. They had a nearby lot filled with firewood that everyone simply pulled up to, in order to take firewood. They constantly kept it restocked.

[@CampgroundRecon]

The camp host will have some available for sale. National forest firewood prices vary but I would expect something in the $7 - $10 price range per bundle. Bring cash or check.

[@JamesRobertSmith]

It looks like they were having a Casita travel trailer rally. (That's what we own.)

[@CampgroundRecon]

I almost said that as we drove by! Unusual to see that many together.

[@michaelnewton1505]

This was a really nice campground except for how close many of the sites were. The second tent area looked amazing, but just way too close together. I am not anti-social, but I don’t like being so close that you can hear your neighbor fart! (Or vice versa!). #24 was awesome and a few of the trailer sites though. Loved the Little Smokey cameo!

[@CampgroundRecon]

The dogs would love those sites that are close together. They'd have something to bark at all day!

[@vincentmounsey]

I was thinking about going up there on the July 28th with a 27foot camper...This would be are are 1st time up there you think there would still be room to take up there....Thanks

[@CampgroundRecon]

I’d try for reservations if possible.

[@vincentmounsey]

@@CampgroundRecon ya I couldn't find it i think it was saying 1st come 1st serve....

[@edadpops1709]

What time of year should be good to avoid the crowds?

[@CampgroundRecon]

I'd go before Memorial Day or right after Labor Day

[@Ning-jm7jc]

Do we need to make reservations, long driving from Calgary Ab

[@CampgroundRecon]

It would be a good idea to have a reservation or a couple of backup plans.