Horsethief Lake Campground
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About Horsethief Lake Campground
Horsethief Lake Campground is a national park campground at Black Hills National Forest in Pennington County, South Dakota. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Black Hills National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Horsethief Lake Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 99 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 136 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Black Hills National Forest include Grizzly Creek Primitive, Willow Creek Horse Camp, Iron Creek Horse Camp, Sheridan Lake and Sheridan North Cove Grp Cg.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 103 · 2024: 113 · 2025: 140
Location
Address
Hill City, South Dakota
Coordinates
43.8951, -103.4842
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 440 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Horsethief Lake Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Horsethief Lake Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Horsethief Lake Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Horsethief Lake Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Horsethief Lake Campground right now?
Horsethief Lake Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Horsethief Lake Campground located?
Horsethief Lake Campground is located in Black Hills National Forest, near Hill City, South Dakota.
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