Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

$500/night, guest should expect more luxury experience than just camping. Food is expensive and taste terrible and you have to order at counter and bring back your tray. En-suite Bathroom is dirty and they need change the this faucet. One hand have to hold faucet to keep water running..

We arrived in the late afternoon, drove down a gravel road, and pulled into a gravel -parking lot. There were spots reserved for those checking-in and checking-out. Along side the parking lot was a row of golf carts and gators waiting for use by staff. The front desk is located in a large canvas tent. The staff checks you in, shows you the best place to park your vehicle (there are multiple parking lots depending on your tent location), then gives you a detailed run down of how to use the shower, sink, battery packs, lanterns, etc. if you have them in your room. We reserved a family tent so we had a shower, toilet, sink, couch, king sized bed, and a cute kids tent off to the side of the main tent. The staff members ride in a golf cart to get you to the parking lot, then they help you load up your luggage in the back, give you a ride to your tent, and will make sure you don't need anything else. You are given a phone number for the front desk at check-in, you can call them anytime to get more towels, battery pack exchange, maintenance, etc. They are helpful and friendly. Every staff member we encountered the 3 days 2 nights were wonderful. The tents are canvas so they do get warm, but you they have bed side fans, and screened windows. The kids tent came with cozy twin cots, small lantern, and soft-lit sound machine that was incredibly thoughtful as my 6 year old is used to sleeping with music. The kids tent is close enough we could hear the zipper when our children were leaving the tent in the morning. Each morning coffee, tea, hot cocoa is ready to go and is complimentary. They have a large selection of teas with sugars, honey, creamers, etc. I love tea and their selection was fantastic. You can purchase food by either credit card or charge it to your tent if you want. Each night there are several fire pits around with several Adirondack chairs and plenty of space for everyone. At the main office you can get sticks, graham cracker packs, chocolate squares, and Reese's peanut butter cups, marshmallows were soft the first night and a bit stale the second night but still great experience for the family. You can go to the lobby in the evening and see the lighting of the Monument from the back deck. At any time we could ask for a ride to the parking lots, the lobby, anywhere on the property by golf cart and they will come get you or take you back to your tent. They had a person at the main office who could book tours or excursions, but we didn't use them. The activities in the lobby were fabulous; they had games for the kids, crafts, live music, and ice water/cool towels. I would recommend this place and we cannot wait to stay in one of their other locations.

My niece and I stayed here for three days and had a truly wonderful experience. The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating, making us feel genuinely cared for throughout our visit. The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained, which was very important to us. We loved being surrounded by nature while still enjoying the comfort and luxury of our tent. One of the highlights was the breathtaking view of Mount Rushmore from the observation deck — simply spectacular! The main tent offered a variety of daily activities that appealed to all ages and interests. We especially enjoyed the live music, which created a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere as we unwound in the common area. The on-site restaurant was also impressive, with daily specials that added a nice touch to our stay. For an even better experience, it would be great if blankets or outdoor heaters were provided for those lounging on the observation deck, especially during cooler evenings. Overall, this was the perfect blend of adventure and comfort, and we highly recommend it to anyone seeking a unique and memorable getaway.