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Explore the beauty of HTR Black Hills (formerly American Buffalo Campground). This unique destination is home to Mount Rushmore as well as numerous national and state parks, and local attractions. So, stay awhile when you tour all the mountains, canyons, caves, and rock formations with the spectacular backdrop of South Dakota. Nestled under tall pine trees, in the heart of the wonderful Black Hills, our on-site recreational facilities include a heated swimming pool & hot tub (open Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting), mini golf, a playground area for children, basketball court, horseshoe pits, and wooded walking trails offer something for everyone!
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Enjoy these amenities
You’re covered!
Don’t let rain ruin your trip! Every eligible booking with us includes Weather Protection at no additional cost to you! For ultimate flexibility to cancel your booking for any reason, we offer affordable travel insurance options.
Learn moreLet us tell you more
Explore the beauty of HTR Black Hills (formerly American Buffalo Campground). This unique destination is home to Mount Rushmore as well as numerous national and state parks, and local attractions. So, stay awhile when you tour all the mountains, canyons, caves, and rock formations with the spectacular backdrop of South Dakota. Nestled under tall pine trees, in the heart of the wonderful Black Hills, our on-site recreational facilities include a heated swimming pool & hot tub (open Memorial Day to Labor Day, weather permitting), mini golf, a playground area for children, basketball court, horseshoe pits, and wooded walking trails offer something for everyone!
Fun things to do and experience
Activities on or nearby this property
No booking fees or memberships. Save up to 18% compared to other sites that charge extra fees at checkout. Your rate is the same or less than you would pay when booking direct.
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We require full payment upon booking and have implemented a 30-day cancellation policy. If you choose to cancel your reservation 31 days or more before your confirmed arrival date, a $35 cancellation fee will be retained, and the remaining deposit will be refunded to you. However, if you choose to cancel 30 days or less prior to your arrival, 50% of the total booking will be refunded.
Please note that no-shows will be charged for the full reservation and early departures are non-refundable
Rules & regulations
Our Free Wi-Fi bandwidth is limited and should only be used to check email or perform internet searches. Please do not upload/download photos, stream audio/video, download video, watch movies online or do any online gaming. Thank You for your cooperation.
Check-In/Out Times
RV/Tent Check-In Times – 2:00 PM (Mountain Time)
Cabin Check-In Times – 3:00 PM (Mountain Time)
Check-Out Time: No later than 11:00 AM on Departure Date
RV/TENT ARRIVALS AFTER THE FOLLOWING TIMES WILL BE UNABLE TO CHECK IN AND MUST PARK IN OVERFLOW PARKING FOR THE NIGHT:
May - August 31st - 7:30 PM
September 1st - September 15th - 6:30 PM
September 16th - Close of Season - 6:00 PM
Arrivals later than these times will be directed to our overflow parking for the night.
Quiet Time – 10:00 PM until 7:00 AM
Speed Limit Throughout Campground – 5mph. All vehicles must display a tag issued by the office.
One camping unit and one vehicle per camping site. One tent and one vehicle per tent site. No tents pitched on RV Sites or Cabin Sites.
Do not wash your car/RV/Motorcycle in the campground. No emptying Black or Gray water tanks except at designated sewer hook-up or dump station.
No ATV’s, bikes, 3 or 4 wheelers, golf carts, motorized scooters or go-carts to be driven around the campground. All vehicles are to be used only for transportation in and out of the park and must be street legal.
No smoking in any building, rental units, common areas or in the pool area. Alcohol allowed at RV/Tent sites or in cabins only.
FIREARMS and FIREWORKS are strictly prohibited for the safety of all campers.
Please do not climb trees.
No generators allowed.
No drones allowed in campground.
Laundry facility open 24 hours. Please do not leave clothes in the machines unattended.
Visitors
Day visitors must register at office upon arrival, obtain a car tag and pay the $10 day visitor fee.
Day visitors must leave the property by 10:00 PM.
Overnight visitors must register at the office upon arrival, obtain a car tag and pay the overnight guest fee. Occupancy limit for each RV/Tent site is 6, including overnight visitors.
Campfires
Campfires are guest’s responsibility. Please make sure the fire is fully extinguished before leaving it unattended.
OUT OF STATE FIREWOOD cannot be used, in order to control the spread of Ash Borer and Elm Disease into the Black Hills area!
Campfires are permitted inside the provided fire ring and we ask that you do not move the fire ring for any reason.
During extremely dry conditions, campfires may be prohibited.
Fire Marshall regulations require the fire pit is not moved from the designated area. Doing so will result in a $250 fine.
Swimming Pool/Hot Tub
GLASS CONTAINERS are NEVER allowed inside the pool fence.
Swimming pool open Memorial Day weekend and closes after Labor Day, weather permitting.
Swimming pool/hot tub hours are 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, weather permitting.
Children under 14 years must be supervised by an adult 18 years old or older.
No children under 13 years allowed in hot tub.
No diving or running allowed.
No lifeguard on duty, swim at your own risk.
Glass containers are not permitted inside pool fence.
Swim diapers must be used.
Smoking is not permitted inside the pool area.
Pets must stay outside of the pool area.
Pet Policy
Pets must be on a leash at all times.
Pets must not be left unattended outside RV units or cabins at any time.
Pets must not be left unattended in tents.
Owners must pick up after their pets at all times.
We welcome all well behaved, non-aggressive, and vaccinated pets. If a pet becomes aggressive or disturbs a fellow guest’s enjoyment of the property, they and owner will be asked to leave.