Rushmore Shadows Resort
23680 Busted Five Court
Rapid City, SD 57702
(800) 231-0425
Location: 43.97309, -103.32716
Mailing Address:
23645 Clubhouse Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
23645 Clubhouse Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
ON THE ROAD TO MOUNT RUSHMORE
15 minutes to Rapid City, Keystone, Hill City, Mount Rushmore & Custer State Park. Full RV hook-ups, cabins & spots for tents. Plenty of pine trees and lots of family fun! Private, secure & quiet. Perfect for your base camp!
15 minutes to Rapid City, Keystone, Hill City, Mount Rushmore & Custer State Park. Full RV hook-ups, cabins & spots for tents. Plenty of pine trees and lots of family fun! Private, secure & quiet. Perfect for your base camp!
Open May 1 - Oct 15
Elevation
4,313 ft (1314.6024 m)
Last Year's Rate
$50 to $85 Save 10% at this location
Card(s) Accepted
Facility
Type (Membership)
Dump Station
Partial Handicap Access
Emergency Phone
Policies
Folding Tent Campers Allowed
Pets Welcome
Tent Camping Allowed
Sites
Spaces Available (198)
Width (30)
Paved Sites (45)
Max Length (60)
Gravel Sites (153)
30 Amp
50 Amp
Shaded (Some)
Big Rig Sites
Full Hookups (198)
Max Amps (50)
Pull-thrus (56)
Pull-thru Size (30 x 60)
Back-ins (28 x 60)
Room for Slideouts (Yes)
Site Length (60)
Fire Rings
Table at Site
Tent-Only Sites (33)
Tenting
Overflow Area
Dedicated Tenting Area
Covered Area w/Picnic Table
Internet
WiFi at Overnite Sites
WiFi at Park
WiFi at Park Supports Mobile Devices
2 Devices supported per Overnite Site
198 Sites with WiFi
Other Amenities & Services
Road Condition (Good)
Road Type (Paved)
Restroom and Showers
Laundry
Control Access Gate
RV Supplies
Firewood
Ice
Groceries
Escort to Site
RV Storage
Guest Services
Restrooms
Recreational Facilities
Heated Pool
Hot Tub
Swimming
Horseshoes
Game Room
Planned Activities
Playground
Outdoor Games
Pavilion
Tennis
Nature Trails
Bike Rentals
Pickle Ball
Mini Golf
Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
ATV Riding
Casino
Hiking
Mountain Biking
Rock/Mountain Climbing
Discounts
Military Discount
On-Site Rentals
Customer Reviews
Rushmore Shadows Resort
Avg Rating
(11) Reviews
(11) Reviews
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interior roads, sites, registration area, hookups, recreation, swimming, security, laundry, store and building maintenance...
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cleanliness and physical characteristics of restrooms, including interior construction, adequate supplies/odor free, adequate number of facilities, exterior appearance and location in relation to park spaces, and interior appearance.
Avg Appeal Rating
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the park's setting and site layout, function and identification of signage, overall exterior building maintenance, noise, trash disposal, litter and debris around the grounds and sites, and appearance of grounds, sites and entrance area.
Ildiko
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: August, 2019
Overall Rating
Facility Rating 
Restroom Rating Appeal Rating We stopped here due to many billboards claiming $39.95/night. This was not true it was over $70/night. Although the campground was about half empty they put another RV right next to us. The water supply line was inches away from the sewer line and electrical, indicating they were all placed in the same trench. Sewer and water cannot be placed in the same trench as it is a major building/health code violation. The picnic table the neighbors had was positioned almost on top of our hook-ups. The hot tub was gross. It had been painted and was dirty. The deck along the edge of the pool was very slick, my wife slipped and almost fell when checking the temperature.On the plus side the wooded section was very beautiful. All the same we do not like being tricked into making a reservation. We are grateful that out of the 29 places we've stayed on this trip this was the only disappointment.
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Storms Dog House
Reviews: 15
Helpful Reviews: 6
Date of Stay: June, 2019
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating We stayed here three nights the first part of June. This is a nice place! Roads to sites are very nice. Wide variety of sites. We got a nice pull-thru that was pretty level. Registration was very easy and staff was super nice. The swimming pool looked fantastic, but didn't swim. The restrooms were very clean and the showers were great! The park is kept Very clean. Really nice place to stay.
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3 Wheelers
Reviews: 2
Helpful Reviews: 2
Date of Stay: July, 2019
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating This stay was an adventure. First, this RV resort is so clean and beautiful. It makes you feel like as if you are alone on your site as it is so quiet. Even when the kids are playing it was not loud. The sites are spaced perfectly - not too close but also not far away to where you can't meet your neighbor. I loved all the amenities and the staff were absolutely wonderful. Now the adventure part, we came for the fourth of July and the area had severe thunderstorms and even a tornado warning. Not only did the resort inform us but gave us the opportunity to go the community center for shelter.
It was a very scary night but the staff made sure we were checked on and even gave us updates via text-messaging. We felt very relieved that we could count on them to help if needed.
Overall, I would recommend this resort to my friends as it was a peaceful resort with a helpful staff to be there for your every need. Thank you Rushmore Shadows Resort for a great trip!
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RLD2475
Reviews: 21
Helpful Reviews: 9
Date of Stay: May, 2019
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating I have nothing but great things to say about this park, it's staff, and the facility overall. Great clubhouse with laundry room, showers & restrooms exceptional, but the best thing about this park was the staff. During our stay an snow storm came through the area with over 20" falling overnight which was unusual for this time of the year. The park was completely covered, but the staff kept the roads open through out the park. One side of the park lost power, but the office called us checking on our status, and made the offer to help move us to another location in the park that had power. We chose to stay as moving would have been a lot of work at that point with all the snow on the ground, and on top of our roof & slide outs not to mention it was late in the day. We had plenty of propane for heat, cooking, and hot water to endure. The power was restored before night fall after all. The staff again came by the next morning to check on our status. When it came time to check out they brought over an bobcat to clear out an path. You can't beat this park, it is one of the finest RV Parks & staff of any I've ever stayed during my cross country travels.
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aslag
Reviews: 7
Helpful Reviews: 5
Date of Stay: May, 2019
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating We booked 2 nights here because of it's close proximity to Mount Rushmore. I was surprised to be charged the full rate of $70/day due to the park being at about 25% capacity and features such as the pool being closed. We came to see Mount Rushmore but the weather didn't cooperate, it started snowing and raining with thick fog for 4 days. We decided to wait out the weather and were going to move down the road a few miles to a less expensive park. My wife called the front desk and asked for a "inclement weather stay extension deal". The management offered us 3 more nights for $42 total if we agreed to sit through a 90 minute sales presentation. They knew we had no interest in buying into their pre-paid vacation package but allowed us to sit in for the discounted additional 3 nights. We actually enjoyed the presentation giving us something more to do while waiting for the fog to lift. The park is secure with the gate closing a 5PM with guests having a access code. Expensive if you're not one of their members but a really nice park with friendly staff.
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Cheryl Lee
Reviews: 47
Helpful Reviews: 44
Date of Stay: June, 2018
Overall Rating Facility Rating N/A
Appeal Rating We went to Rushmore Shadows because we needed a place convenient to Rapid City. We got a very good package deal to stay that required us to sit through a 90 minute presentation to buy into Midwest Outdoor Resorts. We were not pressured to buy (which was a relief). The resort has a pool that is way to small for the size of the resort and miniature golf. Our site was not concrete because we were placed in the older section with trees. There is a brand new section at the entrance that is all concrete but has no trees. The office staff and camp workers were very nice. If you can stand a 90 minute presentation, it's worth it because the nightly rate is around $70.
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Gary G
Reviews: 73
Helpful Reviews: 43
Date of Stay: September, 2017
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating Very nice RV park with a great location. The sites are concrete and plenty long enough for a full size RV and tow vehicle. The park offers OK wi-fi with the standard bathroom/laundry facilities. We will definitely stay at this park again. See our pictures and full review at www.thegilliamsisland.com.
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Winslow good boy
Reviews: 9
Helpful Reviews: 7
Date of Stay: July, 2017
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating Great putt putt golf for the family. Beautiful grounds to walk. very clean. Nice pool and plenty to do activities around the area. Not far from Mt. Rushmore and that is why we were there.
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Ben - RV Real Estate Income
Reviews: 6
Helpful Reviews: 5
Date of Stay: June, 2017
Overall Rating Facility Rating N/A
Appeal Rating Nice park and close to attractions that we wanted to visit in the area.
Our site was in a newer part of the park for larger RVs. No trees, etc. but large sites and easy to navigate.
Nice amenities such as the pool and miniature golf. Wifi only worked when we were at the office. My Verizon Mifi did work well.
I would recommend this park and would stay here again.
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EXTREMELY NICE RV CAMPGROUND
Reviews: 7
Helpful Reviews: 5
Date of Stay: July, 2016
Overall Rating Facility Rating N/A
Appeal Rating I don't know why this park as such a high rating. The location is good but that is it. They put us in the new section which is right as your come into the park. The sites were recently done but no grass and it poured rain the day before and the concrete pads were full of mud. We checked out the interior of the park where the majority of the campers stayed and it was extremely crowded and not much space between the sites. The Good Sam book shows they give a AAA discount but they said they do not give the discount. I would not go back to this park again as there are others in the area that appear to be better.
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oldsoldier141
Reviews: 1
Helpful Reviews: 1
Date of Stay: June, 2015
Overall Rating Facility Rating Restroom Rating Appeal Rating My wife and I are members of this campground network. Even though I live just 30 miles away from this campground, it's a great retreat for us. Good clean and quiet. Easy access to Black Hills and Rapid City. This Winter I think they are adding sites as well. I like it compared because there is good room between the sites
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FAMILY CAMPING
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What Makes this Park Family Friendly?
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- No age restrictions
- Accepts all types of family oriented RVs, including tents, tent campers, camper vans and Class B motorhomes, as well as small trailer
- On-site activities for children (such as board games, arcades, ring toss, badminton, recreation for adults and children like - hiking, canoeing, bicycling, fishing, boating, horseback riding.
- Water activities/amenities such as swim pool, lake swimming, splash-ground
- Is close to Things to See & Do for families such as amusement & theme parks, zoos & animal parks, national monuments, local tours
- Offers full restrooms and bathhouses with at least 3 toilets and showers for men and women
- Family focused events on-site such as weekend events geared towards family throughout the season, themed events designed for families like Halloween or Christmas in July
- Dedicated staff to events
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- Non-Toxic Cleaning Products
- Natural Pest Control (most of the time)
- Minimized the use of Styrofoam and significantly reduce the use of plastic.
- Landscape managers use appropriate irrigation systems and drought tolerant and indigenous plants
- Recycling cans for the RVers
- Changed light bulbs to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs)
- Insulated water heaters
- Lowered pool temperatures
- Installed photocells (solar)
- Use more fuel efficient vehicles
- Instead of golf carts, implemented a strategy of encouraging the use of bikes and trikes
- Tankless Water Heaters
- Composting
Directions
From Jct I-90 (Exit 61) & US-16 Truck/Hwy 79: Go 9 mi S & W on US-16 Truck, then 6-1/2 mi W on US-16 W (R)
