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Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch

12620 SD Highway 244 · Hill City, SD

Why you should go…

Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch is operated by Recreational Adventures Co., which has run the property in Hill City, South Dakota since 1972. The resort offers RV sites, camping cabins and hotel-style rooms at the adjoining Mount Rushmore Lodge, along with swimming pools, water slides, mini golf and horseback riding. It sits about three miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and is close to Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Memorial.

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Good to know

General stay guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Rates swing with the calendar

    Midweek nights and shoulder-season dates are usually the kindest on price.

  • Read what is included

    Parking, resort fees, and breakfast are the three extras that most often land on the final bill.

  • Ask at booking, not at the desk

    Early check-in, late checkout, and room preferences go further when you request them in advance.

  • On a short trip, location wins

    What you can reach on foot from the door matters more than the amenities list.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Mount Rushmore KOA Resort at Palmer Gulch, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Iconic

    1880 Train

    $25–$50

    Ride a vintage steam train on a scenic 20-mile round trip through South Dakota's Black Hills.

    2.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Museum at Black Hills Institute

    Under $25

    Fossil and dinosaur museum in the Black Hills with real T. rex skulls and mineral displays.

    2.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Black Hills Wilderness Edge

    $50+

    ATV and UTV rental outfitter for guided backcountry trail riding near Keystone, South Dakota.

    4.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Stay
    Outdoor Adventure

    Custer's Gulch RV Park and Campground

    $50+

    A Black Hills RV park and campground near the west entrance of Custer State Park, with full-hookup sites and cabins.

    9.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Stay
    Iconic

    Custer State Park Resort

    $50+

    Historic lodges and cabins spread across four locations inside Custer State Park in South Dakota's Black Hills.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Stay
    Family Favorite

    The Lodge at Deadwood

    $50+

    Black Hills casino resort in Deadwood with an indoor water playland, gaming floor and two on-site restaurants.

    35 mi awayMore like this