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Lodge at Palmer Gulch

2.0 star property
Travelers fuel up with a hearty breakfast before days of Black Hills exploration, then return to relax under some of South Dakota's most spectacular night skies

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The Lodge at Palmer Gulch in the Black Hills welcomes families and adventurers. Relax in the sauna or spa tub, play basketball, go horseback riding, or browse on-site shops. Start with a continental breakfast; enjoy lunch and dinner at two on-site restaurants.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ₩343,568
₩384,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

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  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

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  • Mountain view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Annex Building

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Hill City, Lodge at Palmer Gulch is in the mountains and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Hills National Forest and Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while Needles Highway and 1880 Train are popular area attractions. Mount Rushmore and Sylvan Lake are two other places to visit that come recommended. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails, and horse riding. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing. Visit our Hill City travel guide
Map
12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD, 57745

What's nearby

  • Needles Eye Tunnel - on the Needles Highway in Custer Sate Park near Sylvan Lake - South Dakota
    Needles Highway
    4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Early morning at Horse Thief Lake in South Dakota near Mount Rushmore
    Horse Thief Lake
    4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Park in Black hills, South Dakota. The sculptures of former U.S. presidents.
    Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    6 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Mount Rushmore
    Mount Rushmore
    7 min drive - 10.3 km
  • KEYSTONE, SD - JULY 4, 2019: 1880 Train in the Black Hills Central Railroad. This is a famous tourist attraction
    1880 Train
    7 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alpine Inn
    9 min drive
  • Miner Brewing Company
    11 min drive
  • Grapes and Grinds
    4 min walk
  • Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden
    9 min drive
  • Firehouse Smokejumper Station
    12 min drive

About this property

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

  • Family-friendly hotel near Needles Highway
  • Located close to The Black Hills and 1880 Train, Lodge at Palmer Gulch provides free continental breakfast, free water park access, and a grocery/convenience store. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling, horseback riding, and fishing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and kids' meals at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball and volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and shopping on site.
  • Additional perks include:
    • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, concierge services, and a vending machine
    • A banquet hall, an off-leash area, and ATM/banking services
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 61 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Tubs or showers and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • The Peak Grill & Tap Room
  • Turtle Town

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free water park
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 500 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 22 to September 07

Frequently asked questions

Does Lodge at Palmer Gulch have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge at Palmer Gulch on Jun 14, 2026 start from ₩343,568, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lodge at Palmer Gulch pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lodge at Palmer Gulch located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Needles Highway, Black Hills National Forest, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Mount Rushmore and 1880 Train are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Lodge at Palmer Gulch Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 915 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 915 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 915 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 915 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 915 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great accomodations & wondeful helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place and the location was great. We enjoyed our stay very much and would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on vacation. It was easy to get to and easy late check in. Very friendly staff & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our time there. Close to trails and wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and has everything you need to keep the family fed and busy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff, very clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a much-needed night away from home. It was peacefully quiet at our cabin, our kids loved the pool and mini golf, and the parents enjoyed a little downtime.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Waylon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and kids activates
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for traveling with kids!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for kids
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
!0 minutes from Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Mountain. Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and the amenities are great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely location. Staff were wonderful, excellent customer service! Lodge is older but clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort was amazing! So clean, beautiful, and lots to do for kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicholas m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to bring the whole family and have such a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not have any kids or pets. Staff was great. Limited Continental Breakfast, muffins, bagels, cereal, coffee/juice, yogurt, great coffee, some fruit
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and bed was comfortable staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed three nights, the location was convenient to Mt Rushmore and Custer State Park areas. The only complaint was the remote cabins were difficult to find in the dark. One more sign at the last fork in the road would be an asset.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very friendly and the room was clean, but had brown water come out of the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Staff & service
I stayed at the Lodge and my room was on the main floor, just two doors away from the Lobby. I could hear the people talking in the Lobby and also the people above me. Next time, I am going to stay on the top floor. Everything else was good and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean, nice room in a pretty, quiet setting. Laundry machines were a long walk from the lodge and several driers were not working, so it took a long time to get our clothes done.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent and beautiful. The facilities have a ton of amenities, and great family features (pools, playgrounds, laundry, etc.).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, close to Mount Rushmore, amenities were perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall the room was clean, however there was hair on the toilet and also a gob of it on the floor. I still would rate it as excellent because of the cleanliness of the rest of the room. I would definitley stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great experience! Would definitely stay again. Lots to do with kids, staff was friendly, clean, beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024