Canvas Mount Rushmore
Safari-inspired upscale glamping with an outdoor adventure basecamp ethos. Think West Elm furnishings, organic bath products, and wood-burning stoves — paired with zero cell reception and nightly s'mores around an open fire.
Book the Stargazer tent for the ceiling window — best on a clear night when the Milky Way is visible from bed
Why It Matters
Back-to-back 'Best Hotel in The World' wins from Travel + Leisure (2022, 2023) and a 'Top Resorts in the Midwest' nod from Condé Nast Traveler (2023). The only place you can sleep under the stars within eyeshot of Mount Rushmore's illuminated monument, on a real gold mining site no less.
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore is a seasonal luxury glamping camp (late April through late September) on an original gold mining settlement less than four miles from Mount Rushmore National Monument. Seventy-four safari-style canvas tents sit among ponderosa pines and juniper in the Black Hills, with daytime views of the carved presidents and Milky Way skies at night. No WiFi, no electrical outlets in tents — that is entirely the point. It won Travel + Leisure's 'Best Hotel in The World' two years running (2022 and 2023).
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Deluxe Tent
The entry-level pick that doesn't feel like it. King bed with plush linens, a private ensuite bathroom (shower, sink, flushing toilet), a private deck with lounge chairs, and a wood-burning stove with firewood stocked. Sleeps up to 2.
KingDeluxe with Kids Tent
A standard Deluxe Tent paired with a separate adjacent kids tent housing two twin beds. Private ensuite bathroom in the main tent. Designed for families of 4. Kids tent is attached but separate — they have their own space, you have yours.
King + 2 Twin (adjacent)Safari Tent
The most affordable option. King bed and wood-burning stove inside the tent, with a shared bathhouse a short walk away. Bathhouse rooms are private and lockable with pull-chain hot showers, flushing toilets, and sinks. Sleeps up to 2.
King
Safari with 3 Twins
Three twin beds under one safari tent — ideal for friends or families of three traveling together. Wood-burning stove included; uses the shared bathhouse. Sleeps up to 3.
3 Twin BedsSafari with Kids Tent
The Safari Tent's king-bed-and-stove setup plus a private adjacent kids tent with two twin beds. Uses the shared bathhouse rather than private ensuite. Most affordable family configuration.
King + 2 Twin (adjacent)Stargazer Tent
All the Deluxe comforts plus a sky-viewing window directly above the king bed. Best tent for couples after a clear-night Milky Way view without stepping outside. Private ensuite bathroom, wood-burning stove, private deck. Sleeps up to 2.
KingStargazer with Kids Tent
The Stargazer tent with its ceiling sky-viewing window plus a private adjacent kids tent with two twin beds. Same private ensuite bathroom and deck as the standard Stargazer. Best family option for stargazing parents who also want proximity to their kids.
King + 2 Twin (adjacent)Suite Tent
The Deluxe layout expanded with a separate lounge area housing a queen sofa-bed, making it practical for families or groups of up to 4. Same private ensuite bathroom, private deck, and wood-burning stove.
King + Queen Sofa BedSuite with Kids Tent
The largest footprint on property. A full Suite (king bed + queen sofa-bed lounge) plus an adjacent kids tent with two twin beds. Private ensuite bathroom, private deck, wood-burning stove. Can sleep up to 4 adults and 2 kids.
King + Queen Sofa Bed + 2 Twin (adjacent)The Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Five side-by-side dueling ziplines spanning over a mile of Black Hills forest, reaching heights up to 400 feet. Daily departures from 9:30am to 5:30pm, 1.5 miles from camp. Helmet, harness, and trolley included.
Private 50-minute guided western-style horseback ride through the Black Hills with a professional wrangler. Up to 7 people per private booking. Operates May 30–September 13 from Hill City, SD.
A full day combining a private guided hike through Custer State Park with an open-air Jeep safari to spot buffalo, elk, and other wildlife. Transportation, admission, lunch, snacks, and water included.
Regular live acoustic music performances at the camp. Acoustic guitars also available to borrow for guests who want to play themselves.
Group yoga sessions on the yoga deck each morning. Lululemon mats and blocks available to borrow. Can also use a borrowed mat in the privacy of your own tent.
Complimentary s'mores packs and nightly campfires at communal fire pits throughout the camp. A genuine highlight — guests consistently rate this as one of the best parts of the stay.
Under Canvas is a DarkSky International partner with low-level lighting throughout the property specifically designed to reduce light pollution. Organized stargazing programming included nightly.
A self-guided nature walk through the wooded Black Hills directly from camp. No booking required.
Full-day guided ride along the famous George S. Mickelson Trail through the Black Hills. Mountain bikes or comfort bikes, helmets, transportation, admission, and lunch all included. Suitable for all skill levels.
Private guided half-day hike through either Sylvan Lake trails in Custer State Park or the historic Flume Trail. Expert guide, transportation, admission, snacks, and water included.
Full-day private hike with fully customizable route. Options include Badlands National Park, Cathedral Spires, Spearfish Canyon, Devils Tower, and Flume Trail. Picnic lunch, snacks, and water included.
Half-day guided kayaking or paddleboarding excursion on Pactola Lake, one of western South Dakota's largest lakes. Expert guide, transportation, kayak or paddleboard, life jacket, picnic lunch, snacks, and water included.
Expert-guided private tour to South Dakota's iconic landmarks — Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse, Needles Highway — with transportation, admission fees, snacks, and water included. Customizable routes.
Full-day private guided tour covering the wider Black Hills region. Options include Devils Tower, Badlands National Park, Deadwood, Spearfish Canyon, and more. Picnic lunch, snacks, and water included.
5-hour park pass covering the Aerial Adventure Park, 800 ft zipline, Jump Tower, Alpine Slide with chairlift, tubing hill, and Soaring Eagle Zip Ride. Located 1.5 miles from camp in Keystone.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Board games and an acoustic guitar available to borrow from camp.
There is no WiFi available anywhere on the property. This is intentional. Tents also have no electrical outlets.
Unlimited complimentary coffee, tea, and hot cocoa available at the lobby throughout the day.
Every tent includes a wood-burning stove with complimentary stocked firewood. Essential for cool Black Hills nights.
Plant-based Essential Oils bath products provided in all tents, made in a zero-waste facility.
Bedside USB battery packs in every tent for charging phones and devices. No electrical outlets in tents.
Lobby tent furnished with West Elm pieces.
Dogs welcome in all tents for $35 per pet per night. Must remain on leash at all times.
There is no swimming pool or fitness center on-site. Exercise comes from the surrounding landscape.
On-site retail boutique carrying partner brands including lululemon, Hydro Flask, Pendleton, Parks Project, and Gibson guitars.
Housekeeping available upon request — not automatically performed daily.
On-site Adventure Concierge and Guest Experience Coordinator available to plan and book off-site guided adventures. Contact the team before arrival to pre-book add-on experiences.
Environmentally responsible low-level camp lighting policies that minimize light pollution. Partner of DarkSky International.
Complimentary refillable aluminum water bottles provided to each guest, with water refill stations throughout the camp. No single-use plastic.
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