US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Pennington County, South Dakota. Run by USFS.
| Operator | USFS |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service (Black Hills National Forest) |
| Campsites | 22 |
| Site types | 12 standard, no electric, 6 tent only no electric, 4 walk to |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 99 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (605) 673-9200 |
| Address | Keystone, SD |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Horse Thief Lake Campground before you go.
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. Recreation Black Hills National Forest offers visitors a multitude of recreational opportunites throughout all seasons. Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and riding off-highway vehicles are popular in summer and early autumn.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Horse Thief Lake Campground is in Pennington County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.