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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Call us right away to secure your stay! We have 18 Cabins/Log homes or Executive Lodge to choose from. Book a vacation cabin that is comfortable, luxurious & very welcoming. Choose one that fits your need, for any event or gathering, whether large or small or just to get away from the daily grind. Family owned and operated, we enjoy seeing new people visiting the hills and making memories for generations to come. Choose your experience, from local events to hiking, biking, 4-wheeling & jeep trails, motorcycling, rock climbing and more. Great scenic views.  

Cabins accommodate from 2 to 10 people. The cabins have kitchenettes;  larger cabins have full-size kitchens. Full bathrooms, A/C, TV, kitchen utensils, charcoal grill, linens. On-site laundry and playground area. Just 6 miles to Mt. Rushmore, 4 miles to Keystone, and 12 miles to Hill City. 

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Nestled amidst spectacular rocks above historic Battle Creek in Keystone, South Dakota, this cozy lodge provides a nostalgic hideaway in a convenient plain-sight location. Rated as one of the best values in the Southern Black Hills, Battle Creek Lodge is the biggest treasure in the Hills. Clean, Cozy, and Comfortable are just a few ways to describe our lodge – and the outstanding service, beautiful setting, and attention to detail are a few of the reasons you’ll want to stay.

Battle Creek Lodge has 9 guest rooms with king- or queen-sized beds, full bathrooms, private entryways, flat-screen TVs, Dish Network, free Wi-Fi, in-room coffee, and a complimentary daily deluxe continental breakfast. Served each morning in the lobby, our continental breakfast goes far beyond your standard fare and offers something for even the pickiest of eaters. The outdoor sitting deck with gas fire pit is a great place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine at the end of your adventure-filled day.

The beauty of the Black Hills provides a perfect backdrop for Battle Creek Lodge, and there is no better place to take in nature’s beauty than in one of the serene sitting areas located around our property. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon soaking up the sun on the deck, or if you are looking for a little more activity, take a delightful short walk to Keystone’s main street with all of its shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Nearby are located all of the local attractions including Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and Crazy Horse Memorial.

Lodge management takes great pride in offering clean, cozy, comfortable, and affordable rooms while making sure your stay in Keystone is memorable. Battle Creek Lodge provides the personal attention that you and your family deserve while offering excellent accommodations at a much lower rate than the local hotel chains. Come stay at Battle Creek Lodge and see what we have to offer you!

Our cozy log cabins are located on 2.3 acres of natural Black Hills beauty.  Each cabin has its own unique mountain setting and is a cozy retreat with all the comforts of home. Our custom cabins are fully furnished, have kitchenettes, covered porch, satellite TV, charcoal grill and picnic area and custom log accents. Each sleeps up to 6 comfortably. Located just minutes from many of the most popular Black Hills Attractions including Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial.

Campground & Cabins right on the BHNF OHV and snowmobile trails systems. Convenience store with fuel and full service restaurant. ATV and Side-by-Side rentals Spring and Summer; snowmobile rentals in the winter.

Located right across the road from Deerfield Lake.

Come and see us as you explore the beautiful Black Hills!

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Custom built log cabins. Our cabins were built new in 2018 and sleep up to 14 adults comfortably and have up to 4 queen beds, 2 hide-a-beds and 2 full bathrooms. All of our cabins have a kitchen, living space with satellite TV, loft, electric heat and AC, grills and picnic tables.

Surrounded by the Black Hills National Forest and less than 15 minutes from many of our areas most scenic attractions including: Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park, Bear Country, 1880 Train, Reptile Gardens, Caves, Shopping, Old McDonalds Petting Zoo, Art Galleries, Wineries, Dining, Golfing and Mini Golfing, Hiking, Biking, Hunting, Historic Keystone, Helicopter Rides, and many, many more of the other Black Hills favorite attractions. It is just a nice day trip from here to Wall Drug Store and Badlands National Park, and Devils Tower.

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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.

Mountains To Prairies, going on 14 years, offers 4 clean vacation rental suites/cabin-style; 2 log accented, and 2 wrapped in pine (3 on main level with personal entries).  Queen pillowtop beds, wifi, hd tv/dvd. fridge, microwave, AC, cove heat.  Front deck, grill.  Rates adjusted for with or without breakfast.  On site Smiling Bear Antiques and Espresso Bar.  Smoke/pet free. Children Welcome.  Reserve your important vacation time at our unique Black Hills lodging home.

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.

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Spacious log vacation home and camping cabins await your arrival at the High Country Guest Ranch, your Black Hills vacation destination. Located four miles west of Hill City, this serene mountain setting is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Ranch activities include guided horseback rides, ATV rentals, heated outdoor pool, or hiking and biking on the Mickelson Trail. Summertime brings family-friendly entertainment and our popular wood-fire pizzas at the outoor Grille & Pub. For more information, go to HighCountryRanch.com or call 605-574-9003.

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.

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