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Riding in the Black Hills

Mickelson Trail (605) 584-3896
109 miles of crushed limestone and gravel; runs through the heart of the Black Hills.

Multi-use trail, used primarily by hikers and bikers. Yield system in place.

Please note: Horseback riding on a wet trail, especially in the spring and fall, can severely damage the trail. Please call the trail office for conditions before planning to ride the Mickelson Trail.


Custer State Park

71,000 acres of pine-covered mountains and rolling prairie foothills. Marked trails begin and end at French Creek Horse Camp. Riders may also choose to blaze their own trails. Reservations for overnight camping at French Creek Horse Camp are required. Blue Bell Lodge - Concessionaire at the provides rentals and trail rides.


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Horse Services


Happy Hills Ranch & Tack
23845 Penalua Gulch Road, Hill City, SD 57745, 605-574-2326, hhranchtack@aol.com
Tack shop, short and long term horse boarding, farrier services. Over nighters are welcome!

Horse Camps


Battle Creek Horse Camp
12815 Old HC Road, Hill City, SD 57745 605-574-4378
We are located midway between Hill City and Keystone. Camping is available to all campers whether you have horses or not. Facilities include tent or trailer camping, cabin or bunkrooms, two shower rooms with hot showers, toilets and sink, fire rings, watering tanks for horses, twelve corrals available first come first served.
www.bchorsecamp.com e-mail: bchorsecamp@starband.net

Custer Resort Company, Blue Bell Dodge
S. Hwy 87 in Custer State Park, Custer, SD, 605-255-4531
800-658-3530 email us
Beautiful cabins nestled in a pine forest setting. Cabins are open year around
for that
get away you’ve always wanted. www.custerresorts.com

Deerfield Lake Resort
11324 Gillette Priaire Rd, Hill City, SD 57745, 605-574-2636
• fax 605-574-4891 or email us
Black Hills Best We offer the most affordable Snowmobiles / Four Wheelers Cabin Package in the Black Hills.
We also offer horse camping, biking, fishing, hiking and hunting in the heart of the Black Hills ---SORRY NO DOGS---www.deerfieldlakeresort.com

Double Diamond Ranch
23818 Hwy 385, Rapid City, SD 57702, (4 miles north of Hill City), 605-574-4560 Email us
Beautiful, new ranch overlooking creek. Four miles from Hill City. New cabin sleeps up to 10, Aspen Room, and B&B. Fireplaces, hot tubs, TV, AC, kitchens and great views! Web site

Horse Thief RV Camp & Resort
Hwy 87 South, Hill City, SD 57745, 605-574-2668 • 800-657-5802, Email us
Large forested camp sites, sleeping cabins, fire rings and tables, bath house, heated pool, laundry facility, horse camping sites, playground, volleyball, basketball and horse shoe areas, and store. Unspoiled, unhurried outdoor experience.Web site

Trails Rides in the Black Hills

Trail ride opportunities are at the following campgrounds
  • High Country Guest Ranch
  • Palmer Gulch KOA Camp
  • Rafter J Bar Ranch
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PO Box 253, 555 E. Main Street, Hill City, SD 57745-0253 800-888-1798 605-574-2368
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