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Rafter J Bar Ranch & Campground
12325 Rafter J Rd.
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.2527
888.723.8375
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The Rafter J Bar Ranch comprises five camping areas separated by Alpine meadows and shaded by large ponderosa pines. Choose a remote site, or camp close to the resort's activity center. We offer electric, water and sewer sites along with many tent sites. Some sites have satellite TV hookups. Enjoy a crackling fire and quiet hours that begin at 10:00 P.M. There's also full-time camp security. Enjoy our swimming complex which features the addition of a hot tub. We are located adjacent to the George Mickelson Hiking & Biking Trail. Our resort is also surrounded by National Forest with endless opportunities to hike and bike. The Rafter J Bar Ranch is the perfect headquarters for Black Hills sightseeing, minutes away from Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State park and the 1880 Train.
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Newton Fork Ranch
12407 Deerfield Road
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.2220
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We offer six intimate real log cabins and two historic ranch houses for nightly or weekly rental year-round. Our log cabins circle a picturesque meadow and are placed well back from the road. Newton Fork Ranch will become your “home away from home;” your peaceful oasis from a world filled with time constraints and non-stop activity. Our fully furnished and well-equipped log cabins, only a half mile from Main Street, will afford you a welcome respite from a hectic life. An afternoon sitting on the deck watching wildlife or an evening spent by a warm fire will transport you to a far simpler and more tranquil time.
Each log cabin features a full kitchen with range, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker, cookware, dinnerware and utensils. Each also has a gas fireplace, gas barbeque, an old-fashioned clawfoot bathtub or rock-surround showers, towels, bedding, and a porch with breathtaking views. Five have lofts and comfortably sleep up to four people. Our sixth, which has a view of Black Elk Peak (formerly Harney Peak), is a two-bedroom and can sleep up to eight.
Our historic two-bedroom Grandma's Ranch House has a wood-burning fireplace, was built in 1914, and sleeps up to six. The famed Original Badger Clark cabin is "off-the-grid," sleeps two, is heated by a pot-bellied stove, and is for adventurous guests interested in South Dakota's first Poet Laureate and in turning back the clock to a by-gone era. All of our cabins are placed a short distance apart to afford peace and tranquility.
We have a private access gate that opens directly onto the Mickelson trail.
PETS: Newton Fork Ranch welcomes guests traveling with their well-behaved pets. GUESTS TRAVELING WITH HORSES: we have two heavy-duty 12' x 12' paneled corrals available for a small rental fee. Located in a lovely aspen grove, there is also room for guests to erect their own electric fencing if preferred. Call for details.
Mickelson Trail Lodge
12165 Ray Smith Dr.
Hill City, SD, 57745
605.574.4000
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We offer lodging along the Mickelson Trail!
A perfect setting for family reunions, retreats, anniversaries or weddings with companion cabins available to accommodate up to 60 people.
Our new 2016 Lodge/vacation home sleeps up to 18 people; 6 bedrooms, 1/2 bathrooms, full size kitchen, massive wood-burning stone fireplace, roof-top hot tub and private swimming pool *Free use of our 6-person side x side ATV. See our website for details!
Open year-round. Check out our website for additional information
We offer premier vacation rentals in convenient locations – central to all there is to see and do in the Black Hills. Many are in or near Keystone, home of Mount Rushmore!
These are fully-furnished, comfortable homes with easy access to outdoor adventure, hiking/biking and off-road trails. Or just kick-back and enjoy the beauty and peace of the Black Hills on your deck or at a fire pit.
Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
855 N. Fifth Street
Custer, SD, 57730
605.961.0201
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Located just north of Custer, the Bavarian Inn offers its guests a breathtaking pastoral setting. The crisp mountain air, the whispering of the Ponderosa pines, and the majesty of Buckhorn Mountain all exude local color. Bask in the sun from one of our spacious decks or encounter the areas tranquility from the balcony outside of your room. Our pet-friendly lodging will provide both you and your “best friend” with an ideal getaway. We offer exterior rooms for easy access to green space, fitness & walking paths. Pets must be accompanied by a human at all times and declared upon arrival. A $25.00 fee per pet- per day is applicable.
Feel Good Café has great custom coffee and a simple, fresh made breakfast. Available for dine in, pick-up or delivery to the Bavarian Inn.
Venture into the bordering territory to revel in the wonder of Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, the Needles Highway, Jewel Cave, Custer State Park, and the Mammoth Site. Relish in the aesthetic value of the Hills through a backwoods excursion. Bus tours leave our parking lot daily to points of interest. The Bavarian Inn, the perfect location for your extraordinary vacation.
Hill City Super 8 Motel
109 Main Street
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605-574-4141
1-800-800-8000
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Only franchised accommodations in Hill City open year-round. Close to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse & Custer State Park. Home of the Guinness World Record "Largest Teddy Bear Collection" with over 9000 teddy bears; also listed in Ripley's Believe It Or Not. 57 units, indoor pool, spa, elevator, meeting facilities, free continental breakfast, free wildlife display, free Wi-Fi. Laundromat, casino and ATM next door. Located near downtown.
Holly House Bed and Breakfast
23852 Highway 385
Hill City, SD, 57745
605.574.4246
866.954.6559
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The Holly House is located 2 miles North of Hill City - centrally located to all attractions in the Black Hills. Within minutes of Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. We've been in business for 9 years and loving it.
We have 4 themed rooms and a nightly Christmas cabin rental out back by the stream - Our rooms are the Bridal Suite - Wildlife/Indian - Victorian - USA - all rooms have jetted tubs - tv's - fridges - WIFI - some have separate entrances and Spring Creek runs along our property so great for fishing - sitting out on the benches by the creek or taking a walk in the mountains or sitting on the large deck enjoying the wildlife. We're also within a 1/2 mile of 3 wineries. Great place for a family reunion or a small wedding.
The Holly House is best known for their Hearty - Delicious Breakfasts. In 2013 Dawna won the chili- cookoff in Hill City and she is known for her homemade chocolates. Homemade goodies in your room upon arrival and a very homey atmosphere. We cater to our guests to make your vacation the best ever...
We were written into a best selling novel - The Walk Series by Richard Paul Evans.
Our goal is that the guests want to come back, stay again with us and tell their friends. Toll-free number 866-95-HOLLY
Three Forks Campground
23821 Hwy 385
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.4546
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Three Forks Campground is a quiet retreat, located in the center of the Black Hills. We offer all kinds camping (seasonal) Vacation House (all year)
Quality Inn-Hill City
616 Main Street
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.2100
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Quality Inn Near Mount Rushmore
Gold Award Winning, 3-time Platinum Award-Winner, this 55-unit hotel conveniently is located in the Heart of the Black Hills. Quality Inn-Hill City is just minutes from all of your destinations.
Stay at the Platinum Award-Winning Quality Inn® Near Mount Rushmore hotel in Hill City, SD.
Our hotel in Hill City is located on Highway 385 in Hill City, SD. We are near:
- Custer State Park
- Mickelson Bike Trail
- Reptile Gardens
- Jewel Cave
- Rushmore Cave
Enjoy the outdoors with ease at local parks and more where you’ll find nature trails to fishing and wildlife viewing. This Hill City hotel is also located on the Mickelson Bike Trail, which extends 109 miles from Edgemont to Deadwood, passing directly behind our hotel. We have a room dedicated for our guests to store their bicycles in while they are visiting Hill City and other area attractions, just ask the friendly front desk attendants for assistance.
If traveling for work, take care of business at the business center with access to a computer with Internet and copy, fax and print services. After a long day of work or play, be sure to take advantage of such amenities as a newsstand in addition to:
- Free hot breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Indoor heated pool & Hot Tub
- Free coffee
- Guest laundry facilities
- Forest Views
Get more value for your hard-earned money in our guest rooms. Room feature TVs, hair dryers and coffee makers in addition to standard room amenities.
You can always depend on Quality Inn Near Mount Rushmore to give you great value. At Hill City hotels like ours, you get an affordable hotel with all the amenities you expect, whether on business travel, a weekend getaway or family vacation. Stay with us and explore the best things to do in the Black Hills from a central location, with easy acess to major points of interest in all directions. Book now!
Black Forest Inn Bed & Breakfast
23191 Hwy 385
Rapid City, SD, 57702 USA
605.574.2000
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We Invite You to Experience the Black Forest Inn where...
" ...you are treated as a guest but feel right at home!"The Black Forest Inn is centrally located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota and is a perfect lodging location while visiting Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Jewel Cave National Monument and Devil's Tower National Monument.
Though we have a Rapid City address, we are approximately 30 minutes from downtown. You can find us among the pine trees just twelve miles north of Hill City. We are located within minutes of Pactola Lake, Sheridan Lake, the Mickelson Trail, and the Centennial Trail.
We are the perfect area for boating, hunting, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, golfing, mountain biking, and all summer and winter sports.
Included each morning with your stay is a scrumptious breakfast delight, such as stuffed French toast, pumpkin pancakes, special egg bake, and more.
Rushmore Vacation Rentals
PO Box 616
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
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Here at Rushmore Vacation Rentals we understand what makes a luxury Black Hills vacation home right for you. We make it our business to find a vacation rental that meets all of your needs and goes above and beyond your expectations. Choose from Black Hills cabins and homes that sleep 1-4, to homes that sleep 12! All of our rentals are in the Black Hills, within 25 miles or less of Mt. Rushmore. By providing the finest in vacation rentals and Black Hills cabins, we can ensure your vacation is a success no matter where you stay.
Black Elk Resort Cottages RV Park
12720 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD, 57702 USA
605.391.3534
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Family owned and operated, our team has all you'll need. Clean comfortable rooms, spacious RV/tent sites and a meticulously kept shower-house. Free WiFi and firewood. Enjoy complimentary s'mores and swap stories around the campfire. Unwind with horseshoes, bean-bag-toss or on the playground. Minutes to Mount Rushmore. Join us, reconnect, unwind and fall in love again. Reserve online.
With Escape to the Castle you will experience breathtaking beauty and outstanding Black Hills and Rapid City attractions when you stay at this 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom vacation rental home which sleeps 10 adults. You'll feel like royalty from the moment you arrive at this castle-style home, placed amongst lush green landscape on 3 acres of the rolling Black Hills. With abundant outdoor adventures and unparalleled scenery just minutes away, this fabulous retreat will give you the chance to make lasting memories! You can enjoy all the fun adventures and sight seeing that the Black Hills has to offer. The castle is tucked away on it's own neck of the woods and will make you feel like you have your own piece of serenity sitting out on the beautiful patio or exploring the property on this 3 acre wooded area which back ups to the Black Hills National Forest with easy access to the Historical Flume trail. https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/south-dakota/flume-trail-sd/ Return after grand adventures to enjoy a barbecue on the deck followed by sitting around the fire pit making memories. Your time will be spent with friends and family. This magnificent home is open, April 1-October 1.
Mt. Rushmore Resort at Palmer Gulch
12620 Hwy 244PO Box 295
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.3410
1.800.562.8503
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Our family resort caters to vacations built on family fun with outdoor activities and exciting amenities for travelers of all ages. Our Black Hills lodging options feature a 62-bedroom lodge, 6 resort cabins with first-class amenities, 30 mountain cabins ranging from rustic to deluxe, and Mt. Rushmore KOA campground with of western South Dakota campsites. Our KOA features many options for campers from shaded tent sites to deluxe RV sites.
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Heart of the Hills Vacation Homes
349 Main StreetPO Box 901
Hill City, South Dakota, 57745 USA
605.574.2250
800.493.7977
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We offer a variety of homes and cabins in the Heart of the Hills for your lodging needs. Most cabins are within 15 minutes to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument, the 1880 Train, and Custer State Park.
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Deerview Lodging
12110 Deerfield Rd
Hill City, SD, 57745
605-574-4204
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This lovely all stone exterior vacation home is fully furnished and well supplied with all the things needed for a great stay. It is tastefully decorated with several stone and nature features inside which will appeal to both make and female in the group. It has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. With a total of 6 beds it can accommodate 10-12 people with plenty of room for all. This home has 2 bedrooms, bath, kitchen, dining area, living room and laundry room on each of the 2 floors.
There is a patio and 2 decks with picnic tables, chairs and gas grill for outdoor cooking or just to enjoy a rest after a full day of site seeing. The back of the house has a low to the ground deck to the main floor for anyone who has a problem with climbing stairs.
The central location is great for visiting all the main attractions of the Black Hills area. There is close access to ATV trails and the Mickelson Trail for hiking and biking from the house.
This home is operated and managed by the owner so we are available to accommodate you in any way we can.
We also have several nice lodging rooms a couple of miles away which can accommodate 2-4 people per room.
Holiday Inn Express Keystone/Mt Rushmore
321 Swanzey Street
Keystone, SD, 57751
605.666.4925
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Restmore Inn
24191 Hwy 385
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.2593
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Restmore Inn is a small cozy Inn with cute newly remodeled wildlife themed cabins and one historic 100+ year stagecoach stop. Very convenient to all major attractions! We are situated among pines trees, adjoining the U.S. forest land and located 2 miles South of Hill City. All units are non-smoking and cabins with complete kitchens, fire pits, gas grill barbecues. Affordable rooms with or without kitchenettes. Pets are allowed in the motel rooms. We have plenty of open space for all types of parking needs. Explore the beauty and wildlife out back in the Black Hills National Forest which borders the property. We have chipmunks, wild turkeys, deer, elk, etc., where you can hike up the hill to see their tracks. Come explore our beautiful scenic area. There is plenty of fun to be had for everyone! Open all year.
Pine Rest Cabins
24063 South Highway 385
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605.574.2416
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Mountain ambiance with plenty of modern comforts makes Pine Rest Cabins the perfect location for day trips anywhere in the Black Hills. Less than 1 mile S. of Hill City. Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park all less than 20 minutes , Mickelson Trail access less than one mile. OPEN ALL YEAR. And BRAND NEW IN 2017: PERKY PINES COFFEE CAFE in the Lobby of Pine Rest Cabins to start your day--serving espresso, latte, cappuccino, frappe, chai, tea and coffee and assorted treats. One and two bedroom furnished cabins include kitchenette, bathroom, cable TV & DVD, Wi-Fi, some with fireplaces. Hot tub and sauna, playground, hiking, grills and picnic tables. No Smoking. No pets. Friendly family atmosphere awaits you - welcome to the cabins in the Black Hills!
Holiday Inn Express - Hill City/Mt. Rushmore
12444 Old Hill City Road
Hill City, SD, 57745 USA
605-574-4040
888-465-4329
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Upscale Limited Service hotel in Prime Black Hills Location
Rising above the prairie, the majestic Black Hills cradle Mt. Rushmore and shelter stunning caves, the Holiday Inn Express® Hill City - Mt. Rushmore Area hotel guests can walk in the footsteps of buffalo and hike the highest mountain in the Black Hills.
Lodging with us means your family is close to the wonder and splendor of this special place. You can explore mysterious places within Jewel Cave, Wind Cave or the Ice Cave. Hikers test their skills trekking to the top of Black Elk Peak or on Mickelson Trail. Kids love a Bear Country car safari. Don't miss the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally or the ease of visiting Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial.
The hotel's amenities are ideal when you need to combine business and a family vacation. Fast and free Wi-Fi access keeps you connected to clients and the boss. A great location off Hwy 16 makes getting to Rapid City or Keystone easy. While you handle business, the family can enjoy the best of the Black Hills.
Lodging with us in Hill City is always fun. You'll love the delicious free and hot breakfast as much as the kids love our indoor pool and hot tub. Smoke-free rooms with deluxe perks like free wired and Wi-Fi access, a microwave and mini fridge are perfect after a day at the Buffalo Roundup. We look forward to welcoming you as a valued guest!