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1-800-562-8503 | 12620 Highway 244 | P.O. Box 295 | Hill City, SD 57745

MOUNT RUSHMORE RESORT An experience like no ot herWelcome to our beautiful Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch, a special place nestled among the pines of the Black Hills where you’ll have an experience like no other.

We’re especially excited to show you all that our KOA has to offer. KOA has awarded our wonderful campground “resort” status because of all the

amenities and activities we offer. We will do all we can to make the 2016 camping season one full of great memories to last a lifetime.

We like to say, “Palmer Gulch is the place where you can do as much or as little as you please.” Fill your days with fun activities—from horseback riding to splashing down our water slide. Or you can just sit back, relax and soak up the stunning beauty of the Black Hills.

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MEET OUR TEAM Mike Atkinson, our General Manager, would like to personally welcome you to one of the largest KOA campgrounds in the country. Mike is from Billings, Montana, where he worked for nine years at KOA Headquarters.

Mike has assembled a great team to help 2016 run like clockwork. Ben Larsen is our new Guest Services Manager. He and his family have called the Black Hills home for nine years. Shelby Thomas is in charge of group sales and coordination. Billie Getman, Manager of Mount Rushmore Lodge at Palmer Gulch, returns for her 19th year in 2016. Another returning veteran is Retail Manager Staci Anderson. Staci handles all the buying, set up and operations of our GREAT retail outlets at the resort. Last but not least, Dean Karschnik. Dean is the Facilities Manager for our beautiful resort.

MEET OUR GROUPCOORDINATORFind Shelby for information and to help plan your family gathering, group event or company retreat. She’s eager to work with you to make your special occasion truly memorable.

YOUR STAY AT:

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THEY SHINE FOR YOU Watch for the SummerShiners while you are at the resort.

They are Christian college students who come to the Mount Rushmore Resort at Palmer Gulch from all over the United States to live, work and play. They are paid staffers who

supervise activities, such as the jumping pillow, mini golf and waterslide, among other duties. They stay busy on their own time performing skits and leading family-friendly activities or

casual worship services.

Left to right: Mike, Billie, Staci, Ben, Shelby & Dean.

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LONG HISTORY OF SERVING GUESTS

The Mount Rushmore Resort at Palmer Gulch has a rich history.

In 1925, a mining engineer had a vision for developing a country club in the Black Hills. He and other investors purchased land along Palmer Creek, at the base of Harney Peak, just five miles west of Mount Rushmore.

Over the years, through several ownership changes, cabins were built and golf, horseback riding, picnicking and touring the Black Hills became popular activities. In 1962, new owners returned the golf course to its natural state of valleys and meadows and focused on travelers looking for a dude ranching experience.

Our current owners took over in 1972 with the vision to further develop The Mount Rushmore Resort at Palmer Gulch into a destination full of great camping sites, camping cabins and other quality lodging options. It became affiliated with KOA in 1976.

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PONDEROSA RESTAURANT The Ponderosa Restaurant is just a few steps from The Lodge and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The Ponderosa features dining in a rustic log building with a slate fireplace. Dine in our 1920s Lodge Room, or view Harney Peak from our Sun Room.

YOU WON’T GO HUNGRY IN PALMER GULCH! There are several places to enjoya full meal or grab a tasty snack when you are on the go.

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PAPPA’S PANCAKE TENTThe cook’s tent serves all-you-can-eat pancakes from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Juice, milk, coffee, bacon, pork sausage, cinnamon rolls, caramel rolls and muffins are available for an additional fee.

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CHUCK WAGON DINNEREnjoy an authentic horse-drawn, covered-wagon ride into the Black Hills National Forest to a traditional chuck wagon camp in a remote meadow under a big South Dakota sky. You’ll be treated to delicious Dakota-grown beef steaks grilled over an aspen-wood campfire and side dishes prepared in a Dutch oven. And you’ll be serenaded with live cowboy music while you take in the scenery and chuck wagon fare.

MOUNTAIN CANYON PUBAdjacent to the Ponderosa Restaurant, the Mountain Canyon Pub offers a variety of domestic and import beers along with an excellent selection of wines. Our own specialty drinks or your favorite cocktails are available in our cozy pub, the Ponderosa Restaurant or on the outdoor deck.

GRAPES & GRINDSWhy not start your day with a latte, espresso or Rushmore Roast specialty coffee brewed fresh from locally roasted coffee beans? In the evening, join us for wine tastings of local and specialty wines. For an indulgent treat, try our wine-by-the-glass with warm candied nuts or designer fudge made daily.

TURTLE TOWNYou’ll find more than ice cream and other tasty treats at this poolside restaurant. Turtle Town’s fast-food menu includes gourmet pizzas, homemade desserts, and the best fried chicken and buffalo wings in the Black Hills.

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FOUR GREAT SHOPPING EXPERIENCES

GENERAL STOREThis is your first-stop shop in the campground registration building. The General Store is full of groceries, RV/camping supplies, jewelry, clothing and souvenirs. You can find a western necklace or purse in the cowgirl section, or get a Palmer Gulch or Mount Rushmore sweatshirt to wear on a cool summer night.

OUTPOST STOREThe Outpost Store is in the Fun Zone, near the splash pad, jumping pillow and pool. It has a great selection of outdoor games, pool toys, gliders and cowboy accessories. You can build yourself a camping buddy with our Stuffin’ Party Machine. Whether it’s a bear, raccoon or puppy, there are lots of clothes and accessories to fit. Hungry for a snack? We serve up ice cream, nachos, slushies, popcorn and other goodies. We also have bread and milk and other staples, as well as campfire supplies.

GRAPES & GRINDSYou’ll want to stop for a special cup of South Dakota roasted coffee or a fine glass of wine at Grapes & Grinds. You can also search the store for wine gadgets, eco-friendly coffee mugs and other specialty items. We stock regional wines like the Palmer Gulch Reserve Merlot or a selection of Prairie Berry wines. We also offer an assortment of Dakota Made products. Check our schedule, because throughout the summer we’ll have LIVE music on the patio.

OUTPOST BIKE SHOPWe have a variety of biking trails in the area to choose from, so you will want to take advantage of our bike rentals, with many models available for your enjoyment — from fat bikes to banana bikes. We also sell Strider bikes for the littlest riders. These pedal-less bikes built in Rapid City are helping kids across the country learn to ride. We also sell helmets, lights and other bike accessories.

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SO MANY ACTIVITIES FOR YOU!

We have everything you need for a wonderful stay. Pools, a climbing wall, horses, bikes, UTVs, great food and so much more! Enjoy your stay! Please note, some activities have an extra cost ($). Activities run Memorial Day through Labor Day.

• Swimming pools & hot tubs • Waterslide • Splash pad • Evening shuttle to Mount

Rushmore ($) • Movies • Evening entertainment • Horseback riding & trail rides ($) • Sand volleyball • Mini golf • Fishing pond (fishing license

required) • Playgrounds • Chuck wagon dinner show ($) • Wine tastings • Basketball & horseshoes • Planned family activities • Tie-dye T-shirts ($) • Hiking trails • Giant chess & checkers • Ladderball & cornhole game • Wagon & vintage fire truck rides • Car rentals ($) • UTV & golf cart rentals ($) • Bike rentals ($) • Giant inflatables • Kamp K-9 dog park • Gold panning ($) • Climbing wall • Rocket launches ($) • Local musicians • Sunday morning worship

($) Fee required. * Activities run Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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WELCOME TO LITTLE BUDDY’S FUN ZONE

The youngest of the five men who staked a mining claim to sift the sands of Palmer Creek for precious flakes of gold 150 years ago was a massive man with a barrel chest, long muscular arms, a hairy face and a twinkle in his eye. No one knew his real name. They just called him Little Buddy.

Buddy never seemed to get tired. And he loved to entertain others on the long nights with stories, songs and homespun poetry.

When the first sightseers came to the area, Little Buddy knew he had found his true calling. He could show folks the best sites to see. He served up coffee and cowboy humor. Anywhere a guest had a need, there was Little Buddy. He told his new friends from around the country, “I love this place and I ain’t never leavin’ it.”

THE LEGEND OF LITTLE BUDDYlives on!No one knows for sure if he ever did leave.

Sometimes campers will swear they can see the twinkle of an eye just beyond the campfire’s light, and maybe hear a rough voice chuckling after a funny yarn. Perhaps you’ll hear that same voice when the wind rustles through the pines, calling out “Get to the Gulch.”

You can tip your hat to the carving of Little Buddy outside our main office, and know that his spirit surrounds all who visit this place he loves.

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JUMPING PILLOWSee how high can you go! This campground favorite will keep you jumping throughout your stay.

MINI GOLF, BIG FUNFore! Test your putting skills at the Kowboy Kountry Club, our nine-hole miniature golf course that has an Old West feel. Make it a friendly family competition for longest putt and lowest score!

GIANT INFLATABLESOur giant inflatables will have the whole family bouncing, jumping and sliding until the giggles overtake them.

ON THE BALLShoot a game of basketball and find out who is king of the outdoor court. Or show off your volleyball skills on our sandy court.

CHECKMATE!Put your best chess and checkers strategies to work on our giant chessboard.

($) Fee required. Activities run Memorial Day through Labor Day.

These resort activities will keep you moving all day long!

GET WET AND WILDWith our two pools, two heated spas and a splash pad, there’s no excuse for you not to get drenched and refreshed. The splash pad features water cannons, ground geysers and cylinder sprays. You can purchase pool toys and games at the Outpost Store!

TRY THE CLIMBING WALLThis 26-foot climbing tower is full of challenging handholds and four distinct routes. This is the place for climbers looking for a big-time adventure. Tennis shoes and dry clothing are required. Climbers under 18 must have adult consent and be at least 42 inches tall.

WATERSLIDE WOWSThe whole family will get a thrill from our slick waterslide. It’s the perfect way to cool off on a hot day!

PAN FOR RICHESMeet the SummerShiners at the Palmer Gulch Mining Co. near the waterslide and try your luck panning for gold. With our panning kits available at the Mining Co. Store or the Outpost Store, there’s a good chance you’ll strike it rich! ($)

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SKIT SHOWGet to know the SummerShiners, the Christian college students who work at Palmer Gulch over the summer. They put on a wonderful show. You might even get a chance to participate in some of their hilarious events.

BIKING TRAILSThe Black Hills are loaded with great cycling opportunities for all bikers. The Mickelson Trail is a hundred-mile-long rails-to-trails route just three miles from the campground. The Outpost Bike Shop is located at the Fun Zone and rents Fun Cycles, Striders and Fat Bikes. ($)

HIKING & WALKINGTap your sense of outdoor adventure. Trails to Harney Peak begin at the KOA. There are several shorter loops in the national forest adjacent to the camp. There is a wheelchair-accessible trail along the creek in the campground.

ROCKET SHOTSThe SummerShiners will help you create and launch a rocket shooting high over Palmer Gulch. Then take the rocket home with you! ($)

Check activities schedule for dates and times.

BUILD A BUDDYKids and grownups can create their own perfect companion in our Build A Buddy activity. These colorful camping buddies will be keepsakes that will be with you forever. ($)

RIDE ALONG WITH USHitch a ride with Ole Alice as she hauls a load of straw through the campground. Have a fun, relaxing hayride with family and new friends. And we’re always looking for eager volunteers to help us patrol the campground in our very own fire truck. Come along for a great ride!

TIE-DYE ARTGet some experienced help from the SummerShiners in creating a tie-dye T-shirt. It is the perfect activity for the entire family. Your colorful design will bring back fond memories long after your visit has ended. ($)

HILL CITY SLICKERSThis talented three-man band has been entertaining our audiences in song for years. Their family-friendly stage show is a toe-tapping, knee-slapping experience.

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FIELD GAMESFrisbees, kickball, and three-man slingshots are just a few of the fun field games that the SummerShiners organize to keep the fun times coming.

CHAPEL TIMEWe offer a Sunday morning service for those who can’t make it to an area church. Full of songs of praise and uplifting messages, this service with the SummerShiners is a great way to start your week.

NIGHTLY MOVIESCheck with our activities schedule for titles and show times for the evening movies.

MAGIC SHOWMagician Duane Laflin has taken his award-winning Grand Magic Show around the world, but his performances for Mount Rushmore KOA are among his favorites.

COMMUNITY CAMPFIREThere’s nothing better than gathering around a roaring campfire after a great day of fun and adventure. This is the place to be to enjoy the company of family and make new friends.

($) Fee required.* Activities run Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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AccommodationStyles

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Modern Mtn. Cabin

2-3 Bedroom Mtn. Cabin w/Full Kitchen

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1-2 Bedroom Mtn. Cabin

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THE STABLES AT PALMER GULCH For over 50 years, The Stables at Palmer Gulch has provided fun trail rides in the Black Hills National Forest for riders of all skill levels. Different trails through the Black Elk Wilderness Area and the Norbeck Wildlife Refuge offer big panoramic views, towering granite cliffs, high country meadows and stands of ponderosa pines and paper birch. Reserve your ride starting the Friday before Memorial Day by calling (605) 574-3412. ($)

UTV RENTALS Go exploring on the beautiful trails of the Black Hills with a UTV rental. There are miles of great Forest Service trails right out our back door for your entire family to enjoy. Inquire about rentals, safety gear and maps at the concierge desk. ($)

CAR RENTALSThe Black Hills offers several beautiful drives with breathtaking scenery and lots of wildlife. We have a variety of passenger vehicles available to rent. Rental price includes admission to Mount Rushmore. Inquire at the concierge desk. ($)

GOLF CART RENTALSWith lots of space to roam and plenty of things to do, the easiest and quickest way to get around the resort is with one of our golf carts. Pick up the key at the KOA concierge desk when you rent a cart for the day. ($)

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POINTS OF INTEREST & DISTANCE IN MILES:

ATTRACTIONS

6 1880Train 7 NationalPresidential

Wax Museum 9 BigThunderGoldMine 9 Prairie Berry Winery 15 RushmoreCave 16 BearCountryUSA 17 NationalMuseumof

Woodcarving 18 ReptileGardens 25 StorybookIsland 40 BlackHillsWildHorse

Sanctuary 52 MammothSite

AIRPORTS:

33 RapidCityRegionalAirport

400 DenverInternationalAirport

NATIONALSTATE PARKS, MEMORIALS & MONUMENTS:

6 MountRushmore 10 CrazyHorse 11 CusterStatePark 27 JewelCave 33 WindCave 80 Badlands122 DevilsTower

CITIES & TOWNS:

6 HillCity 20 Custer 25 RapidCity 48 Deadwood/Lead 54 Sturgis 80 Wall

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MAY May 4-7 Black Hills Film Festival / Hill City www.blackhillsfilmfestival.org

May 8 1880 Train Mother’s Day Express / Hill City www.1880train.com

May 20 11th Annual Custer Stampede Buffalo Art Auction Unveiling 5-7 p.m. / Custer

www.visitcuster.com

May 27 thru Crazy Horse Memorial-Legends in Light Sept 30 www.crazyhorsememorial.org

May 27 thru Mount Rushmore Lighting Ceremony Oct. 1 Check for times at www.nps.gov/moru

JUNE June 3 Crazy Horse Memorial Dedication Anniversary www.visitrapidcity.com

June 3-5 42nd Annual Black Hills Quilt Show and Sale / Rapid City bhquilters.org

June 4-5 Crazy Horse Memorial Volksmarch www.crazyhorsememorial.org

June 11 Mount Rushmore Rodeo www.palmergulch.com

June 17-19 Black Hills Fat Tire Festival / Rapid City bhfattirefestival.com

June 17-19 Crazy Horse Stampede Rodeo and Gift from Mother Earth Celebration www.crazyhorsememorial.org

June 26 Night Blast at Crazy Horse Memorial www.crazyhorsememorial.org

Here are just a few of the events you might enjoy during your Black Hills visit. For more information on local events, please visit the concierge desk in the main building.

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July 4 Crazy Horse Independence Day Blast www.crazyhorsememorial.org

July 10 Mount Rushmore Rodeo www.palmergulch.com

July 15-17 Hills Alive Concert / Rapid City www.hillsalive.com

July 16 A Gathering of People, Wind & Water Native Art Market & Cultural Celebration / Rapid City www.nativeartsgathering.org

July 22-24 Custer Gold Discovery Days www.golddiscoverydays.com

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SEPTEMBER Sept. 6 Night Blast at Crazy Horse Memorial www.crazyhorsememorial.org

Sept. 9-10 Polkapalooza at Mount Rushmore Resort at Palmer Gulch — www.palmergulch.com

Sept. 10-11 Hill City Quilt Show and Sale www.hillcitysd.com

Sept. 16-17 Deadwood Jam Music Festival www.deadwood.com

Sept. 30 Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup gfp.sd.gov/state-parks/directory/custer/

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Sept. 30 thru Oktoberfest / Deadwood Oct. 1 www.deadwood.com

OCTOBER Oct. 1 Bierborse Festival / Rapid City Visitrapidcity.com

Oct. 9 Run Crazy Horse Marathon / Hill City (Sponsored by Mount Ruhsmore Lodge) www.runcrazyhorse.com

Oct. 10 Crazy Horse Memorial Native Americans’ Day www.crazyhorsememorial.org

Oct. 13-15 Wild West Songwriters Festival www.deadwood.com

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AUGUST Aug. 8-14 76th Anniversary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com

Aug. 11-14 Custer County Fair / Hermosa custercountyfair.com

Aug. 14 Tucker Day Rodeo / Hill City www.doublediamondbedandbreakfast.com/ tuckersrodeo.htm

Aug. 20 Mount Rushmore Rodeo www.palmergulch.com

Aug. 25-28 Kool Deadwood Nites www.deadwood.org

Aug. 25-28 National Park Service Centennial Free admission to U.S. parks

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Minutes From Mount Rushmore

National Memorial & Hill City, S.D.

SATURDAY,

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• Bareback • Team Roping

• Barrel Racing

• Mutton Bustin’ For Kids

• Pre-Rodeo Activities For All Ages

• Dance To A Live Band After The Rodeo

FOR WILD WEST RODEO ACTION!

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A FEW REMINDERS FOR OUR VALUED GUESTS

Here is some valuable information about your stay at Mount Rushmore KOA at Palmer Gulch.

• The speed limit is 10 mph throughout the resort.

• Check-in time for RV and tent sites is 1 p.m. Check-in time for cabins is 3 p.m. Checkout time is 11 a.m.

• If you are using sewer hookups, all hoses must be rigged with a sewer donut.

• Quiet hours are 10 p.m.-7 a.m. Please be respectful of others.

• Please keep all fires below waist height and do not leave them unattended. Please put all fires out before retiring for the evening and follow all fire restrictions if they are in effect.

• It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to supervise children in pool and play areas.

• Please do not leave animals unattended and keep them on a 6-foot lead whenever the animal is outside the owner’s trailer, vehicle, cabin or motorhome. In addition, please pick up after your animal.

• Please have your trash out by the road in front of your site no later than 9 a.m. for garbage pickup on site.

• For nighttime emergencies or assistance, please call 605-574-3424.

• We gladly accept cash, personal checks, traveler’s checks, VISA, MasterCard or Discover.

• Each RV site is designed for a maximum of one RV or trailer and one tent. Tent sites may have two tents, but they must stay within site boundaries.

CHECK KOA.COMFOR RESORT POLICIES

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