Location
GPS instructions are inaccurate. Please call for directions.
Driving
Palmer Gulch is located just up SD Highway 244 from Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, halfway between Keystone and Hill City. You can reach the Black Hills via Interstate 90, US Highway 85 or US Highway 385. Once you get to the Black Hills follow the Mt. Rushmore signs.
From I-90, Rapid City
Exit 61 is a right hand exit directing you to Hwy 16 truck. Stay on Hwy 16 truck for 8.5 miles. Turn left on Hwy 16 West at the stop light. Continue travel on Hwy 16 approximately 10 miles. Take the right hand lane to Hill City and continue through Hill City on Hwy 16. Travel 3 miles beyond Hill City and turn left on Hwy 244. Palmer Gulch/Mt Rushmore KOA is on the left side.
From Denver, CO
I-25 North to Wyoming Exit 126 East on Wyoming 18/20 to Lusk North on Wyoming 18/85 to Mule Creek Jct. East on 18 to Jct. 18/89 South Dakota North on South Dakota 89 to Custer North on South Dakota 385 to South Dakota 244 East on South Dakota 244 for 5 miles.
Shuttle
The airport shuttle provides transportation from Rapid City Regional Airport. Fees are based on distance and occupancy. Call 800-357-9998 for details.