What Campground for Mount Rushmore Area

[RuthieT]

We will be spending 3-4 nights in the Mount Rushmore area. Where would be a good local place that would be in the middle of all to see in that place/area??

[Roadpilot]

We've stayed at the Custer KOA and the Rafter J. The Rafter J is our favorite by far, but either works. The KOA in Hill City is also good.

[Bumpyroad]

I stayed at the KOA on the East side of town. took toad into congested park area, etc. handy to Interstate to get to other places, etc.
bumpy

[GeoBoy]

Custer KOA is nice with nice people running it.

[Executive45]

Rafter J especially if you have kids traveling with you....Dennis

[Golden_HVAC]

Hi,

Along Highway 16, just east of Mt Rushmore is 4 tunnels, each cut perfectly into the mountain to look directly at Mt. Rushmore! Stop at the 2nd or third one, and get pictures. The first and fourth are always really crowded by people who do not know about the other 4 tunnels, and stopped at the first one.

Also as you leave the Mt Rushmore parking area, you can turn right and go about 1/4 mile to a tiny parking area, and get a side shot of Washington!

I also stayed at Custer State park, even though it is not 'really' close, but I had a car to get back and forth, and it avoided driving the motorhome on as many tiny two lane roads. I ended up taking highway 16 several times in the fog to see the monument before a third trip to see it in daylight and see the monument through the tunnels!



Have fun!

Fred.

[kknowlton]

Our favorite in that area is Rafter J Bar Ranch CG in Hill City. The Ranch Camp & Island areas are the best.

[enblethen]

We normally stay near Custer.
Crazy Horse campground on US 395
Fort Welikit on SD 89
Time will not be in your favor 2.5 -3 weeks will be pushing it. (info from other post)