Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
National Presidential Wax Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
Big Thunder Gold Mine - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Mount Rushmore - 13 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Cruizzers - 6 min drive
Boss' Pizza & Chicken - 6 min drive
Big Thunder Bar and Grill - 7 min drive
Ruby House Restaurant - 6 min drive
Carvers Cafe - 11 min drive
About this property
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore
Lodge near Big Thunder Gold Mine
Located close to Black Hills Playhouse, Under Canvas Mount Rushmore provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Embers, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and children's meals.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
Barbecues, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 74 rooms offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as perks such as free bottled water.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 14 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Embers
Family friendly
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
In the mountains
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Built in 2018
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private or shared bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Fireplace
Heating
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Please note: this property's tents do not have electrical sockets. Limited USB outlets and portable batteries may be available. Contact the property in advance to make requests.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 14.00 per person
Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Outside food is not permitted in tents.
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Property is also known as
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore Campsite Keystone
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore Campsite
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore Keystone
Unr Canvas Mount Rushmore Key
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore Lodge
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore Keystone
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore Lodge Keystone
Frequently asked questions
Is Under Canvas Mount Rushmore pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore?
As of 23 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore on 24 Jun 2025 start from Rp3.590.943, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Under Canvas Mount Rushmore located?
Situated in the mountains, this lodge is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Big Thunder Gold Mine, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Prairie Berry Winery and Custer State Park. Naked Winery and Black Hills Playhouse are also within 16 mi (25 km).
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Under Canvas Mount Rushmore Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 578 reviews
10 - Excellent
453
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 578 reviews
8 - Good
85
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 578 reviews
6 - Okay
15
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 578 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 578 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jill
21 Jun 2025
Liked: Amenities
We had the best stay at Under Canvas - Mt. Rushmore. It was our first time at an Under Canvas and the staff was so friendly and helpful and the campground was clean. Very scenic - would definitely recommend!
We had a wonderful stay at Under Canvas Mount Rushmore. The staff were all super friendly. Loved the dinner, meeting other guests over smores and the campfire, and hanging out on the deck with a (distant) view of Mount Rushmore. The facilities were all very clean. Will definitely check out some other Under Canvas locations!
Although we had a wonderful time once we got to the property Expedia directions to the property were absolutely incorrect and we ended up on a fenced dirt road
The staff is the best! Second time staying at a different location and the staff in both places have been outstanding!
Brandon
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Jennifer
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff was helpful and the tent was a "different" experience. I would recommend fixing the road up to Under Canvas because it was very secluded and bumpy, we thought we were driving into someone's private property.
A fantastic experience! Everything about this property was awesome. The staff were lovely, the facilities were spotlessly clean, the beds were super comfortable, and the whole property was amongst the trees, super peaceful and quiet! As a bonus, Mount Rushmore is visable from their viewing deck which was a wonderful spot for evening drinks and breakfasts! We would definitely stay again!
This was a very unique experience. Too bad it rained. The full experience was limited because of the weather.
Nancy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Hiroko
19 Jun 2025
Disliked: Amenities
A lot of stuff wasn’t explained when checked in. How to use shower, how to get hot water, how to start fire stove and how to keep running, where’s comforter for sofa bed, where’s dryer etc. Every staff has different skills with fire stove and some staff even can’t start the fire and expect us to do it was too much to ask. The location was wonderful and staff were friendly. But needed more information and instruction.
The experience you have is highly dependent on which specific tent location you're assigned (luck of the draw). Our first night we were given a tent immediately next to the parking lot, and all night we had to hear car doors slamming shut, car horns honking, and had lights shining into our tent. It was a horrible experience and not what I signed up for when paying almost $500 a night for a getaway in nature. Fortunately we were able to move tents to one of the best locations on the property for our second and third nights. But the variability and uncertainty in tent location make me doubt I'd stay there again.
My husband and I truly enjoyed our stay at Under Canvas. We ended up there on a very wet Memorial day so it was a bit challenging with all the mud. However, we chose to go glamping so we didn’t let it affect our experience. My favorite thing about Under Canvas is the friendliness of the staff. They were kind, helpful and fast with requests. The beds in the canvas’s were so comfy and the hot water bottles available for night time were genius!! The only negatives thus the 4 stars would have been the lack of seating inside at the restaurant when it’s cold and rainy and the fact our shower had a pull chain so you if you want continuous water you have to keep pulling the handle. My sisters tent had a turn knob so they were good. I might provide a weight that can be hung on the chain while showering. But It wasn’t impossible lol. Thank you Under Canvas for a memorable stay.