Deadwood / Black Hills KOA

The Great Outdoors

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is probably the most iconic, recognizable sculpture in the country. See it in person with your RV rental near Deadwood/Black Hills KOA. Also, see the Sculptor’s Studio, walk the Presidential Trail, drive the self-guided narrated tour, and visit the Lakota, Nakota, and Dakota Heritage Village. The park is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species as well as several distinct ecosystems. The Information Center provides basic information about the memorial and the local area. The Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center features park information, an informative film, museum exhibits, and the museum store. The Carvers’ Café serves a variety of menu items, and there is also an ice cream shop. Junior Ranger and other ranger-led programs and activities are held throughout the year.Kevin Costner has founded Tatanka Story of Bison to bring attention to the significance and plight of the American bison. Spend some time here when you are RV camping at the KOA near here. The venue includes a large bronze sculpture of bison and hunters, the Northern Plains Peoples’ Educational Interpretive Center, Lakota interpretive presentations, the Sweetgrass Grill and Snack Bar, a gift shop with Native American and bison-themed merchandise, and Dances With Wolves costume displays. Both self-guided tours and presentations are available. Special events include Memorial Day and autumn celebrations.Another way to appreciate animals and the great outdoors with your rental motorhome at Deadwoods/Black Hills KOA is at Bear Country USA in Rapid City. This unique drive-through wildlife adventure is home to the largest privately-owned population of black bears as well as wolves, elk, buffalo, beavers, badgers, bighorn sheep, bobcats, and other wildlife. Visitors can enjoy a Wildlife Walk or any of the numerous other animal activities that take place every day. The Cub Grub snack bar and a fantastic gift and souvenir shop are also open for visitors’ convenience. Special events and educational activities take place throughout the year.

Exploring the Area

Check out everything that Deadwood has to offer when you are renting an RV near here. Deadwood is a destination full of Wild West history, including museums, historic structures, cemeteries, mines, and living history reenactments. As befitting its beginnings, there are also plenty of present-day casinos as well as other modern amenities such as spas, boutiques, restaurants, and live music and performance venues. There are tours to suit every interest, and they include candlelight tours, archaeological tours, mining tours, lawman’s tours, bus tours, and ghost tours. There is also a self-guided walking tour brochure available at the visitors’ center. Make sure to check out the Deadwood Chamber of Commerce and the Deadwood Visitor and Information Center for up-to-date information on area attractions, events, promotions, and tourist guides.Science is just as important as history and is another area that you’ll be able to explore when you camp in an RV near Lead. The world-renowned Sanford Underground Research Facility (Sanford Lab) operates the Sanford Homestake Visitor Center, where exhibits include historical photographs, science and mining artifacts, informative videos, and a 3D model of the underground. Tours are available, and you’ll be able to see hoists that have been in operation since 1939 and learn about the mining process. The unique gift shop features science-related merchandise, educational toys and games, gold flakes, and gifts and souvenirs.As this is a tourist hotspot, you’ll have plenty of options when you head out of the RV campgrounds in search of food. Choose from hotel and resort restaurants, home cooking, ethnic eateries, and familiar fast-casual chains. You’ll probably also need to refill your rig, and you can find either gasoline or diesel fuel easily at any of the area’s gas stations, truck stops, or convenience stores.