2 Star Hotel

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

12620 Highway 244, Hill City, SD, United States View Map

$121 nightly

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Lodge at Palmer Gulch

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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 6.2 mi from Mount Rushmore and 33 mi from Rapid City Regional Airport. Nearby attractions include Black Hills National Forest and Crazy Horse Memorial.

291 Reviews

8.5Very Good

What Guests Say

  • “So close to Mt. Rushmore. So many activities. Clean. Best KOA/campground I've ever been to.”
  • “The activities! Our kids ages four and 12 loved this place! We had so much fun”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
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King Room with Balcony1/4

King Room with Balcony

183 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Accessible by lift
  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
Standard  Double Room1/3

Standard Double Room

183 sqft • 2 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Standard King Room1/4

Standard King Room

183 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
Cabin1/4

Cabin

183 sqft • 2 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
Executive Lodge with Spa Bath1/4

Executive Lodge with Spa Bath

1002 sqft • 2 Single or 1 Queen or 1 King or 1 Sofabed

  • Additional bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony
Grand Executive Lodge 1/4

Grand Executive Lodge

1497 sqft • 4 Single, 1 Bunk, 2 King, 1 Sofabed

  • Additional bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Balcony

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    What Guests Loved

    8.5
    Very Good

    Based on 291 reviews

    Pros +

    • So close to Mt. Rushmore. So many activities. Clean. Best KOA/campground I've ever been to.
    • The activities! Our kids ages four and 12 loved this place! We had so much fun
    • The pool, play area, jumping pillow, and location

    Cons -

    • No good coffee anywhere around. Poor wifi. No reasonably priced groceries anywhere close.
    • There was a snafu about our reservation. Our family did not get adjoining rooms as requested. They were unable to accommodate. We spent the days apart from each other a lot but made the most of it
    • Room could use updating¿comforter was threadbare. I also tried reaching the hotel directly multiple times and could never get through to anyone.
    9TeriPosted on: 6-9-2024

    So close to Mt. Rushmore. So many activities. Clean. Best KOA/campground I've ever been to.

    No good coffee anywhere around. Poor wifi. No reasonably priced groceries anywhere close.

    10LisaPosted on: 10-15-2022

    The activities! Our kids ages four and 12 loved this place! We had so much fun

    There was a snafu about our reservation. Our family did not get adjoining rooms as requested. They were unable to accommodate. We spent the days apart from each other a lot but made the most of it

    10AliciaPosted on: 7-23-2022

    The pool, play area, jumping pillow, and location

    Room could use updating¿comforter was threadbare. I also tried reaching the hotel directly multiple times and could never get through to anyone.

    9JeffPosted on: 8-28-2021

    All the free activities for families to do: volleyball, giant chess, basketball, swimming, gaga ball, mini golf, etc. there were many other paid activities to do to if you were interested. It was like a mini town!

    Lodge staff not too friendly. No room maid service at all (no trash pick up, no clean towels, etc.). For longer stays, this was a problem.

    10BrendanPosted on: 7-10-2021

    It was a huge surprise. A KOA complex with cabins and campers. The Lodge we stayed in had a balcony with incredible view. Lots to do in the complex as well as a great location close to Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Black Elk Peak.

    The restaurant on-site was closed for the season. There was a fast food type option but we wanted a real meal. Good thing is it¿s pretty close to Hill City that had restaurant options.

    5WilliamPosted on: 6-24-2020

    It was just an average room.

    From the listing I didn’t know it was part of a koa with cabins campers and hundreds if not over a thousand people. I didn’t want that busy of a place. The desk staff was nice at checkin but never answered the phone and was rarely at the counter.

    7KevinPosted on: 6-19-2020

    Location to Mt Rushmour. Wish I could have taken one of the Stable Trail Rides

    Nice KOA for sure.

    10TinaPosted on: 7-30-2018

    Room and the Staff. The activities and things to do.

    The breakfast could be better.

    8Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 6-1-2016

    They were very helpful and out to make sure that our stay was very satisfactory.

    The only site restaurant the food was awful and the cook did not seem to care when he was told we were very unhappy about it he said oh well and they did nothing to try and make it better. Even after none of our food was eaten they still charged us.

    9MelissaPosted on: 8-26-2023

    The hotel was in a beautiful location and had so many different amenities to use.

    10BethPosted on: 6-16-2020

    location location location

    not really that much food close

    10Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-10-2019

    very accommodating and staff were very friendly!

    7DanPosted on: 5-22-2015

    Brown water

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Hot tub/Whirlpool
    • Outdoor pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center
    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 3 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that the restaurants in this property are only open from May 15th until September 30th.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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    Lodge at Palmer Gulch

    12620 Highway 244, Hill City, SD

    Discover the AreaThe Black Hills, SD

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