Hill City, SD - Mt. Rushmore et al

Crooked Creek Campground
Site #56 - $27, p/w/s, Internet

We are now in the Dakota Black Hills, not too far from Mt. Rushmore. We had 2 campgrounds in mind near Keystone but they were closed so we continued along a county road which we knew would take us to Hill City. The road got quite narrow, winding and fairly steep.. It was not the best choice for pulling a big RV!

Anyway, we made it here and we did see some beautiful countryside!! We had to stop at a railway crossing for the old 1880 train that does public tours along that route, so that was cool to see. This train has been on several westerns over the years and for a week in August it becomes "Thomas" the beloved engine for the broadcasting of the kids TV program, "Thomas & Friends"!

So we have paid for 3 nights and will do a few tours, starting with Mt. Rushmore tomorrow.  We are excited to tour this area!