Horse Thief Lake, Keystone

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#9 of 25 in Things to do in Keystone

Water Body · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park

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Horse Thief Lake is a lake in Pennington County, South Dakota. It is approximately two miles northwest of Mount Rushmore, the closest lake to the monument. The lake's name is derived from the fact a gang of horse thieves operated there.

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By williamo126

This is a great place to take kids or to walk the dogs. It is a beautiful lake with fishing and nearby hiking trails. I hiked the trail up the creek to its high point. Lots of beautiful views and..... more

This is a great place to take kids or to walk the dogs. It is a beautiful lake with fishing and nearby hiking trails. I hiked the trail up the creek to its high point. Lots of beautiful views and..... more »
By MsVic

Breathtaking area and beautiful views! Perfect for photography! Stopped here to view and then did a loop around the area between Hill City and Keystone on Hwy 16A. Highly recommend driving this...

Breathtaking area and beautiful views! Perfect for photography! Stopped here to view and then did a loop around the area between Hill City and Keystone on Hwy 16A. Highly recommend driving this... more »

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By Anna Lampert

Visited on a whim with my family looking for a new little fishing adventure and let’s just say memories were definitely made! ☺️ Highly recommend! Easy access and absolutely beautiful, located near Mount Rushmore so at the least take a small stroll 👍🌲

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By Jessica Massing

Just drove by after leaving Mount Rushmore. Such pretty scenery. Heard from a friend that camping is amazing here. Next trip up to the Black Hills, we will DEFINITELY be spending more time at this lovely location. We just spent about fifteen minutes taking in the scenery. Awe inspiring. Totally recommend for anyone who loves nature.

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