Boondocks Campground New Underwood

04/28/2026

For those who have little ones that LOVE dinosaurs this is a must stop. And it’s Free

04/24/2026

Campfires are now limited to designated sites with established grills or metal rings in the Black Hills Forest Fire Protection District as wildfire risk and human-caused fires rise.

04/18/2026

Some ask why wait until May 1st to open the campgrounds in SD.
This am a butterfly, this afternoon wind and snow.

04/08/2026

UPDATE: The Lottery application period is now closed.

Today’s the day! The ticket lottery to attend the patriotic festivities and fireworks display at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3, 2026, is officially OPEN. But hurry, it closes April 12!

Tickets are required to join the celebration and will be distributed through an online lottery. Each applicant may request up to four tickets and choice of parking at Mount Rushmore or shuttle service from Rapid City. Lottery results will be shared on April 14.

For more details and to submit a lottery application, visit: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300010

Protection of the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore National Memorial remains central to event planning for July 3. The National Park Service is coordinating closely with partner agencies to support a safe and memorable celebration for all attendees while continuing its commitment to caring for the landscape and cultural resources of the Memorial.

For additional details about the lottery and Independence Day weekend activities, please visit : https://go.nps.gov/moru250.

Photo Credit: Travel South Dakota

National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

03/23/2026

03/17/2026

03/15/2026

We will have the Prairie Pours coffee shop up and running at the campground this season! It’s coming right along

03/09/2026

A fireworks display will once again light up the sky above Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3, 2026, as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebration.


Tickets are required to attend the July 3 festivities and fireworks viewing and will be allocated through a lottery on Recreation.gov. Applications can be submitted from April 8-12. Each applicant may request up to four tickets, along with either a parking space or shuttle service option. Lottery results will be announced on April 14.


For full details, visit https://go.nps.gov/moru250 or https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300010 for the lottery application.

Photo Credit: Travel South Dakota

National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
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02/20/2026

✨🇺🇸 Special Parade Announcement! 🇺🇸✨

For one year only, the beloved Festival of Lights Parade is adding a special summer celebration to its tradition of holiday magic!

In partnership with the City of Rapid City, parade organizers are excited to host America’s 250th Birthday Parade on July 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. This patriotic event will help our community celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary in true red, white, and blue style.

This patriotic event will use the same route and rates as the annual Festival of Lights Parade, making it easy for returning and new entrants alike to participate.

🎉 We invite businesses, organizations, and community groups to join us for this historic, once-in-a-generation celebration. Let’s come together and make this milestone unforgettable!

Visit https://www.festivaloflightsrc.com/americas250parade for more details!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

12/25/2025

Some updated photos of the coffee shop on the Boondocks. It’s coming along.