JaBob
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We stayed at Rafters while at Rushmore. It's a good park. While you are there, don't miss the Crazy Horse center is very nice and informative.
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dodge guy
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Gotta stay at Horse Thief Campground just outside of Hillcity. located just off of Needles HWY. beautiful views of the surrounding hills. excellent place!
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If you are willing to dry camp, stay at the cg in Badlands NP--not in any of the private ones outside the park. It is beautiful. The view from the sites are worth the visit to the park.
If you want to dry camp at Mt. Rushmore, stay at Horse Thief Nat. Forest park (not the private Horsethief RV Park). It beats any private cg in the area. Again, just beautiful on a small lake. And it's the closet cg to Mt Rushmore. If you want private nothing beats Rafter J Bar. One of the nicest parks in the country.
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Jim Shoe
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Before you decide where to stay, check your maps. Spearfish is 72 miles from Mt. Rushmore. Even further from Custer SP, Wind Cave, Crazy Horse, etc. Consider Custer SP as a hub for your sightseeing. Lots of driving in the area without adding 3 hours (RT) each day.
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aceharly
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We are going to SD in mid july also for about 10 days. I think its overwhelming were to begin lol. Good thread!
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dodge guy
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Also be sure to drive Needles hwy (Iron Mtn road). definitely beats out Spearfish canyon!
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pjsky
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dodge guy wrote:Also be sure to drive Needles hwy (Iron Mtn road). definitely beats out Spearfish canyon!
The road through the Needles and Iron Mountain road are two entirley separate roads.
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Retired Phone Man
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I like Rafter J especially the Ranch Camp. The Ranch Camp is in a pine forest with full hookups and a bath house. Lots of links on their site to maps and vacation guides.
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dodge guy
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pjsky wrote:dodge guy wrote:Also be sure to drive Needles hwy (Iron Mtn road). definitely beats out Spearfish canyon!
The road through the Needles and Iron Mountain road are two entirley separate roads.
Paul
I guess it could be. from what I remeber I just kept driving and driving and enjoying the scenery. I just ASSumed it was the same road. Iron Mt. Road, IMHO, is still far better than Spearfish Canyon.
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We stayed at Rushmore Shadows. We weren't there long enough to take advantage of all the ammenities, but it seemed fine to us. It wasn't far to all the local attractions. Don't miss Needles Highway and Custer State Park!
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