3-star Keystone lodge close to Big Thunder Gold Mine
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free lodge. Free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore offers 74 accommodations with fireplaces and complimentary bottled water. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The lodge offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
This Keystone lodge also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore is a smoke-free property.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Embers - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Property amenities
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
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
Smoking not allowed
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 available
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 outlets. Limited USB outlets and portable batteries may be available. Contact the property in advance to make requests.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 elevators
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
Reviews
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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We had such a good time. And our two dogs had even more fun. We were all so relaxed. Really enjoyed sitting out in the Mount Rushmore viewing area with a glass of wine after a long drive. The food is really good and the staff is as nice as we’ve found anywhere. Jadz the night manager is great and we love the dude who runs the food area. All of them class acts. We don’t like camping but love UNder Canvas. The tents are awesome.
The people were great and the location was amazing.
Having to stoke the fire overnight was unexpected - but we are not big campers. For the money we paid for our stay, we expected more amenities even though it is marketed as glamping.
I love the stay in my tent and I didn't even have to punt up the yent. It took my back to thinking of camping with my Daddy. I was able to view the stars and see Mount Rushmore from the facilities. I like having the convenience of the bathroom in my tent. I like the seclusion and privacy of my tent. Things the could improve on are adding an electric socket to each tent. I always had electricity at my campsite. When they ran plumbing they could have easily ran electrical too. The downfall of not having electricity is that their power banks only charged my phone halfway. It died at Mount Rushmore so I could not take anymore photos until I was back at my car. Also the hot water tank could be larger.
We had about 2 inches of water in our stove, it made it very hard to keep a fire going the first night, it had rained and we had standing water under the heat stove, we had housekeeping clean it up before we realized there was standing water inside the heat stove. Now it had rained very heavily before we got there but looking at the cap to the stove pipe, it was bent and damaged, allowing water to come into the stove. Also we were inundated with moths both nights after dark, that was memorable.
Chloe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill
Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Jun 21, 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!
Jill
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Hiroko
Traveled with family
Jun 19, 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.
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 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.
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!
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.
Kristie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Jennifer
Traveled with family
May 29, 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.