The finest Black Hills camping and lodging is found at Palmer Gulch at the Mt. Rushmore/Hill City KOA and resort. This luxury campground and resort sits at an elevation of 5,400 feet just five miles from Mt. Rushmore and nestled at the foot of Harney Peak, the highest point in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. The Mt. Rushmore/Hill City KOA and the Lodge at Palmer Gulch adjoins the Peter Norbeck Wildlife Preserve and the Black Elk Wilderness Area and is just minutes away from Custer State Park.

The Mt. Rushmore/Hill City KOA campground and resort in the Black Hills National Forest is an award-winning, full-service resort offering accommodations and amenities to suit any traveler. With nearly 500 camping sites available from tent sites to deluxe patio rv sites, our well-trained staff can assist in selecting a site that is just right for your camping style. Also available are 55 camping cabins nestled in the pine trees with one and two-bedroom options.

Available at the Lodge at Palmer Gulch are 62 deluxe rooms, including suites with fireplaces and kitchenettes. The Executive Lodges are new upscale cabins with cathedral ceilings, fireplaces and views of Harney Peak. Extremely popular with families are the 30 mountain cabins. These cabins are scattered among the pine trees and vary in size from one to three bedrooms.

At the Mt. Rushmore/Hill City KOA campground and resort, the slogan from the early days of Palmer Gulch resort still applies: 'Where you can do as much, or as little, as you please'. At the campground and resort enjoy all the following activities and more:

' 2 outdoor pool complexes ' Volleyball court ' Paddle boats

' 3 hot tubs ' Basketball court ' Bike rentals

' Sauna ' Fishing pond ' Live Entertainment

' Waterslide ' Hayrides ' Planned activities

' Mini-golf ' Evening movies ' Restaurant and Lounge

' Trail rides ' Pancake breakfasts ' Chuckwagon dinners

' Subway/Pizza/Ice Cream ' Rental cars

At the Mt Rushmore KOA/Palmer Ranch Resort, we're looking forward to having you come stay with us. If you would like to make a reservation, or find out more about our park, just give us a call at (800)562-8503, and our friendly staff will be more than happy to help you plan a great vacation. We're looking forward to seeing you soon.