Hill City Cabins, Lodges & Resorts

Enjoy fresh mountain air, the smell of Ponderosa pines, a crackling campfire and Black Hills Beauty when you stay at your cabin, lodge or resort in Hill City, SD. You’ll find cabins, campgrounds and resort properties that offer onsite activities for all ages and interests.

American Pines Cabins

Ask about our great off-season rates!

Our Cabins are located on 4 acres of mountain meadow, just 2 miles from downtown Keystone, and 5 miles from Mt. Rushmore. There is lots of room for the kids to roam with Battle Creek running the full length of the property framed by Black Hills Ponderosa Pines and Spruce trees. American Pines offers cozy cabins minutes from major attractions yet secluded for a relaxing vacation. All cabins have fully furnished kitchens, satellite TV, linens, A/C, and propane BBQ grills. Nestled on 4 acres with a breathtaking view of the Black Hills is a playground, basketball court, firepits and Battle Creek trickling by. Nearby Hiking and Biking. Enjoy the view as the Historic 1880 Train passes by or sit on a bench by the creek and take in the fresh mountain air. American Pines Cabins are pet friendly call for more details. Family Owned and Operated.

1315 Old Hill City Road
Keystone, SD 57751
877-773-5151

Black Elk Resort Cottages & RV Sites

Family owned and operated. Located in the Heart of the Black Hills. Great location to all major attractions and activities. Clean and comfortable cottages each with private bathroom, satellite t.v.
Spacious 30/50 amp pull through sites with fire pits and grills. Clean bath house and laundry facility.
Be sure to unwind at The Palmer Creek Taproom. Enjoy your beverage under the pavilion and lovely landscaped grounds.
Perfect venue for weddings, reunions or anniversaries. Formerly, Whispering Winds Cottages.

12720 S Highway 16
Hill City, SD, 57745
605-574-9533

Custer State Park

The clear mountain waters are inviting, and the open ranges are waiting to be discovered. Bring your family to Custer State Park and let yourself run wild. Custer State Park in the Black Hills encompasses 71,000 acres of spectacular terrain and an abundance of wildlife. Within the park, you’ll discover a world of adventure! A herd of 1,300 bison roams freely throughout the park, often stopping traffic along the 18-mile Wildlife Loop Road. From the granite spires of Needles Highway to the bison along Wildlife Loop Road. The park includes lodges at Sylvan Lake, Legion Lake, Blue Bell and the State Game Lodge.

13329 US Hwy 16A
Custer, SD, 57730
605-255-4515

Double Diamond Ranch

Beautiful horse ranch close to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park – just 4 miles from Hill City! Deluxe rooms, cabins and vacation homes that sleep from 2 – 14 guests with fireplaces, kitchens, hot tubs, AC, wifi, fire pits, and cell phone service. Some are pet friendly. Please call for the pet friendly details. The Double Diamond Ranch has a variety of rooms, cabins, vacation homes, and a lodge that sleeps up to 14. We are located near the junction of Highway 16 and 385…just 4 miles from Hill City, 7 miles from Keystone and one mile from Sheridan Lake. Our Diamond Spur Lodge is great for extended families, reunions, weddings, quilters and retreats. The views are beautiful, and the meadow is filled with lots of wildlife. You are invited to see and pet the horses and hike on our property. You can also try your luck at fishing in Spring or Palmer Creek.

23818 Hwy 385
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-381-7470

High Country Guest Ranch

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 outdoor Grille & Pub. High Country Guest Ranch is pet friendly with prior approval. For more information please call.

12138 Ray Smith Drive
Hill City, SD, 57745
605-574-9003

Janssen’s Lodestone Motel & Cabins

We are located close to Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer Park, Bear Country, Reptile Gardens, many caves, trail rides, 1880 train, hiking, Mickelson biking trails and close to off road trails, nice lakes and streams for fishing and all of the best attractions in the hills.

23884 US-385
Hill City, SD 57745
605-574-2347

Mountain Peaks Inn

Mountain Peaks Inn, formerly known as Mountains to Prairies, is family owned and operated. Each of the four suites are unique, beautiful pine and log-accented cabin-feel accommodations. We are located in the heart of Hill City and South Dakota’s Black Hills. Our location is ideal, as we are a short walk to downtown Hill City and only a short drive to Mount Rushmore. The 1880s Train is just across the street, where you can ride through the Black Hills to Keystone. Pick up the 109-mile Mickelson Trail just a couple blocks east and bike or ride to your heart’s content! Steve and Lisa Stucky are excited to take over operations at Mountain Peaks Inn and Caboose Coffee Company in May of 2022!

200 E Main Street
Hill City, SD 57745
605-540-4228

Mountain View Lodge & Cabins

Enjoy your Black Hills vacation at our lodge and cabins within minutes to Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Custer State Park. Ride on the Mickelson trail or kick back at Sheridan Lake 2 miles away. Rise in the morning with a “Get-you-started” breakfast, tour the area, then spend your cool mountain night on our covered deck, cookout on gas grills, take a dip in our pool, snuggle by a campfire, and enjoy scent of pine. All rooms have microwave and fridge; we offer family suites, and units for groups up to 6. Our cabins have full-size kitchens and kitchenettes, with views of the pines. Locally, family owned, we strive to provide clean, comfortable, budget friendly lodging.

12654 South Highway 16
Hill City, SD, 57745
605-574-2236

Mt. Rushmore Resort at Palmer Gulch

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. Mt. Rushmore Resort at Palmer Gulch is pet friendly in certain cabins and has a fenced in doggy park. Please call for more information.

12620 Hwy 244
Hill City, SD 57745
605-574-2525
1-800-562-8503

Newton Fork Ranch

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. 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.

12407 Deerfield Road
Hill City, SD, 57745
605-574-2220

Rafter J Bar Ranch & Campground

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. The Rafter J Bar Ranch & Campground is pet friendly.

12325 Rafter J Rd.
Hill City, SD, 57745
605-574-2527
888-723-8375

Robins Roost Cabins

Centrally located cabins, we offer a variety of cabins and condos. Our establishment has been around for many years, and we strive to offer a friendly and clean environment to all our guests. Our goal is to make your time in the Hills memorable!

12630 Robins Roost Rd
Hill City, SD 57745
605-574-2252

Trailside Park and Resort

Black Hills Trailside Park Resort offers 46 full hook-up 50-amp RV sites, tent sites on Spring Creek, 9 cozy vacation cabins, and the Mickelson Trail Suite.
The cabins sleep up to 4 or 5 and offer a kitchenette with a mini-fridge, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, and deck with a gas grill; cabins have a full bathroom. The suite sleeps up to 8 and offers a full kitchen and bathroom. All linens are provided.
Each shower house has clean restrooms and showers with locking doors.
This vacation resort is located in the beautiful Black Hills, yet just on the edge of Hill City. It is just a quick 5-minute walk down the Mickelson Trail to downtown Hill City. The Mickelson Trail runs through the resort. E-bike rentals are available through Trailside Bicycle, which is conveniently located on the property.

Phone : (605) 574-9079

Website : https://blackhillstrailsideparkresort.com/

Address :  24024 U.S. 385                                                                                  Hill City, SD, USA

Spokane Creek Cabins & Campground

Spokane Creek offers a unique lodging and family vacation experience close to Mt Rushmore and Custer State Park in the heart of the Black Hills. Whether you are looking for a vacation cabin, an RV site, or a place to pitch a tent, we offer a wide variety of vacation options to meet everyone’s budget and needs.

24631 Iron Mountain Road
Keystone, SD 57751
605-666-4609

Yak Ridge Guest Cabins

Enjoy a private cabin getaway at Yak Ridge, your ideal family vacation, weekend getaway, or retreat destination! Our fully furnished and well-appointed cabins are nestled in the heart of the Black Hills. Centrally located to all the major attractions, and just five miles from Mount Rushmore, Yak Ridge offers the best of both worlds – easy access as well as peace and tranquility! Enjoy mountain and meadow views, campfires, and wildlife on 10 beautiful acres. An elevation of 5,000 feet provides for cool evenings and star-studded skies.

24041 Cosmos Road
Rapid City, SD, 57702
605-972-2246

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