Rockerville
Gold to Tourism
State: South Dakota
County: Pennington County
Founded: 1876
Abandoned: 1890s
Peak Population: 1,500
Rockerville was a Black Hills placer gold town. It's now been rebuilt as an Old West-themed amusement village with shops and attractions.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Placer gold town
- Old West tourist village
- Near Mount Rushmore
Location
Address: Rockerville, South Dakota
Coordinates: 43.9236, -103.4569