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Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch Resort

RV park · National forest in Pennington County, South Dakota.

9Campsites
4.2 miTo Sylvan Lake
60 ftLongest RV site

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Managed byUSDA Forest Service (Black Hills National Forest)
Campsites9
Site types9 equestrian no electric
Longest RV/trailer site60 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
Fees<p>There are no discounts at this facility. We do not honor the Senior or Access passes.</p>
Phone(605) 673-9200
Address12620 Highway 244, Hill City, SD, 57745
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch Resort

This horse camp is nestled at the confluence of Willow Creek and Palmer Creek near the Black Elk Wilderness area of the Black Hills National Forest. From this campground, hikers and horseback riders can access a network of trails into the backcountry. The campground is within the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. Recently renovated by Forest Service and our Partners, Backcountry Horsemen of America, Willow Creek Campground is a good choice for horse campers. All campsites 1-9 are horse sites with corrals.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch Resort is in Pennington County.

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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.