Set up camp just minutes from Mount Rushmore at Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch, the only place where you can wake up to presidential views and fall asleep under a sky full of stars. More than just a campground, this full-scale camping resort blends adventure, relaxation and resort-style amenities for a vacation that's as epic as the landscapes around you. Our RV sites accommodate rigs up to 90 feet, and our pools are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. With your hosts, Recreational Adventures Co., you'll be at the center of all the Black Hills has to offer.
Ways to Stay
Stay in the shadow of greatness with a site that fits your style. Pull-thru and back-in RV sites come with full hookups, plenty of space and easy access to resort amenities. For a cozy stay with rustic charm, Camping Cabins offer the perfect balance of comfort and simplicity. If you prefer extra space, Deluxe Cabins include full bathrooms, kitchens and patios. Tent campers can enjoy traditional sites surrounded by the natural beauty of the Black Hills.
Amenities
This isn't your “forefather's” KOA—this is a camping resort, packed with everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Enjoy clean bathrooms with hot showers, laundry facilities, a KOA store stocked with essentials and on-site dining so you don't have to leave for a great meal. RV guests can take advantage of 50 max-amp hookups, site escorts and garbage pickup. The resort is also pet-friendly, with a KampK9® off-leash area. Cool off in the heated pools and hot tubs, stock up on firewood and propane or gather in the pavilion for a family cookout.
Recreation
At Mount Rushmore KOA Resort, the fun never stops. Take a swim in one of our two pools, race down the water slide or unwind in the hot tub. Saddle up for a horseback ride through the Black Hills, rent a UTV for a rugged off-road adventure or explore scenic bike trails. Families can enjoy mini-golf, a climbing wall, a jumping pillow and nightly outdoor movies. When hunger strikes, dig into a hearty meal at the on-site chuckwagon dinner show, where cowboy charm meets legendary Black Hills views.
Local Attractions
With Mount Rushmore just down the road, you'll be in the heart of history. Stand in awe of the monumental faces of four U.S. presidents, then visit the equally impressive Crazy Horse Memorial. Custer State Park offers scenic drives, wildlife encounters and hiking trails through dramatic landscapes. Follow the curves of Needles Highway, try your luck in the historic town of Deadwood or venture underground into Jewel Cave or Wind Cave National Park.
Reserve your site online or call 800-562-8503 today to begin your South Dakota adventure!
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Starts: 09/12/2025 - Ends: 09/09/2023
Join us in 2024 to practice up your polka moves! The annual Black Hills Polkapalooza at Palmer Gulch will be back for another two-day festival of fun, food and dancing.
Starts: 08/03/2025 - Ends: 08/03/2025
Mount Rushmore Resort at Palmer Gulch is home to Mount Rushmore Lodge and Mount Rushmore KOA. And now it's home to the Mount Rushmore Rodeo. Dylan Cutler, General Manager at Mount Rushmore KOA, says, “This is the perfect event for families, first-timers to a rodeo, and the general public. Get to the Gulch for some Wild West Rodeo Action!” Produced by LKC Rodeo Productions, the rodeo events include bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, team roping, barrel racing and mutton bustin' fun for the kids. LKC Rodeo Productions, of Huntley, Montana, is a family-owned and operated company. It has produced rodeos in communities across the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain region since 2009.
RV and Tent Cancellation Policy
7 day cancellation notice is required. Notify KOA by 4 P.M. two (7) days prior to scheduled arrival for full refund minus a $20 fee.
Cancellations made within 7 days of arrival will result in forfeiture of all deposits.
Deluxe Cabin & Camping Cabin Cancellation Policy
14 day cancellation notice is required. Notify KOA by 4 P.M. seven (14) days prior to scheduled arrival for full refund minus a $20 fee.
Cancellations made within seven (14) days of arrival will result in forfeiture of all deposits.