About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and balconies with mountain views. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant offers American cuisine with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Guests can relax in the sauna, sun terrace, seasonal outdoor pool, or hot tub. Additional facilities include a fitness room, outdoor fireplace, and children’s playground. Convenient Location: Located in Hill City, the hotel is 10 km from Mount Rushmore and 53 km from Rapid City Regional Airport. Nearby attractions include Crazy Horse Memorial (16 km) and Black Hills National Forest (17 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Top pick by families with children

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • David
    Canada Canada
    Nice Clean Rooms- Good Breakfast- Great Place to stay .
  • Amy
    United States United States
    Lots to do around the lodge (basketball court, pickleball, pool, mini golf, corn hole)
  • Myrtle
    United States United States
    Very clean. Coffee 24-7 nice continental breakfast. Didn’t have to find somewhere for breakfast each day.
  • Barbara
    United States United States
    Excellent location in the Black Hills! Beautiful property with many amenities.
  • Gary
    United States United States
    Clean, quiet, comfy. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was great every morning that we stayed. We definitely will stay here again!
  • Cindy
    United States United States
    Nicest KOA ever. We stayed in the lodge to take a break from camping. It was a very good experience
  • Pam
    United States United States
    Location was easy to access and BEAUTIFUL Facility was exceptionally well kept Staff was obnoxiously friendly and helpful Restaurant and ice cream parlor were clean and food was tasty and not overly expensive
  • Melissa
    United States United States
    It is an adorable property. I just wish we had gotten there before the end of the season, to experience everything. I’d 100% stay here again.
  • Sanders
    United States United States
    It was a beautiful lodge. The location was perfect. Would love to come back and stay again.
  • Holly
    United States United States
    Continental breakfast was adequate but not exciting. We enjoyed 2 meals at the restaurant. The pool was beautifully landscaped and used continuously. It was good that there were quiet hours.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • The Peak Grill & Taproom
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • The Prospector Tent
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern

House rules

Lodge at Palmer Gulch takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$10 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurants in this property are only open from May 15th until September 30th.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.