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    Home » Travel » United States

    Epic Guide to the Mount Rushmore KOA

    Published: Jun 25, 2014 · Updated: Dec 12, 2020 by Tammilee · This post may contain affiliate links

    During the RV trip we took across the country we had the opportunity to spend a few nights at the Mount Rushmore KOA!

    The Mount Rushmore KOA was absolutely amazing and a well-needed break from driving! We were so impressed with all of the activities that are offered at the Mount Rushmore KOA!

     

    Epic Guide to the Mount Rushmore KOA

    Contents show
    Epic Guide to the Mount Rushmore KOA
    Mt Rushmore KOA Amenities
    Deluxe hookups include
    Additional Travel Articles

    From the moment you pull into the Mount Rushmore KOA, there is something for everyone in the family!

    stores at Mt Rushmore KOA

    They have everything from wine tasting, fresh fudge made on-site, bike rentals, off-road vehicle rentals, horseback riding trips and so much more!

    Mt Rushmore KOA Amenities

    The Lodge at Palmer Gulch and Mount Rushmore KOA has available for guests:

    • 3 Laundry Facilities
    • 5 Comfort Stations
    • Dump Station
    • Camping Kitchen (Sinks, Stove Burners, Electric Grill)
    • 2 Outdoor Heated Pool Complexes with Hot Tubs
    • Live Entertainment
    • Rental Cars, Golf Cart Rentals, and ATV Rentals
    • Trail Rides
    • Souvenir Shops
    • Groceries
    • Chuck Wagon Dinner Rides
    • Children's Activities (Hay Rides, Fire Truck Rides)
    • A Wide Range of Activities for all!

    We visited in late spring before everything was open for the summer. We can't wait to go back and get the full experience.

     

    The RV sites at the Mount Rushmore KOA were sooooo easy to pull into!

    This was our first time driving a 32 foot RV and we really appreciated how easy it was to park the RV and pull out of the spot.

    Deluxe hookups include

    • 50 amp Electric
    • Water
    • Sewer
    • Cable TV
    • Patio
    • Picnic Table
    • Fire Grate

     

    If you don't feel like cooking or need a few minutes to relax there are a pub and restaurant on site.

     

    The Mount Rushmore KOA has more than 500 spaces available for RV's and campers! You can also rent a cabin on-site if you do not want to stay in a tent or RV.

    We did not stay in a cabin but a couple of bloggers on the trip did and they said they were amazing. Full-size bedrooms and bathrooms were a much-needed treat for them after living in an RV for a week.

     

    You can find out more about The Lodge at Palmer Gulch and Mount Rushmore KOA on their website, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube

    Address - 12620 Highway 244, Hill City, South Dakota
    Phone - 605 574 2525
    Email - info@palmergulch.com

    GPS instructions are inaccurate, use these instructions or call for directions!!!

    Make sure and use the directions from the website instead of your GPS! We ended up on a 1 lane road with a 32 foot RV in the middle of the night trying to find the campground.

     

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    Custer State Park Lodging Guide

    Check out all of our US Travel Guides

     

     We were provided with our stay at the Mount Rushmore KOA. All opinions expressed are our own. 

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    Comments

    1. Onica (MommyFactor)

      July 03, 2014 at 8:28 am

      This seems like a great place for a family to stay. That RV area looks like it has alot of room. Id like to travel in a RV one day.

      Reply
    2. Tammi

      June 30, 2014 at 6:32 am

      We have a big trailer, love that this place is easy to pull into - it's hard to find great spots that have this! Sounds like a great place!

      Reply
    3. Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor)

      June 29, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      Looks like you had a wonderful time! We have been wanting to get to Mt. Rushmore for the last few years. One of these days! Looks awesome! How fun to go in an RV too! I've never been in one before.

      Reply
    4. Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids

      June 29, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      I love camping at KOA campgrounds!! They are the best!! Glad you had a good time!

      Reply
    5. valmg

      June 29, 2014 at 6:25 pm

      We stay at a KOA every summer and love it. The view there must have been lovely!

      Reply
    6. Dede

      June 29, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      My husband really wants to do an RV trip in the next couple of years. He'll be so excited to read your post!

      Reply

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