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A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of a building with an American flag.

A door with an ornate metal gate, a sign above it reading "ELEVATOR", and a small number "1" on the door.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

1. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

9.8 km from Center Lake

Janki

₩129,448

₩154,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a view of a forested hillside.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a grill, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and lighting.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a cozy seating arrangement.

A log cabin room with a bed, sofa, TV, and a dining table.

2. Powder House Lodge

12.1 km from Center Lake

kathy

₩140,197

₩152,884 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A two-story building with large windows, outdoor seating, and string lights.

A tree sculpture with green foliage and red apples in a wooden interior space.

A spacious indoor area with a pool, wooden walls, and tables and chairs arranged for dining.

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams and large windows reflecting trees.

3. Bavarian Inn Black Hills

15.8 km from Center Lake

Bradley

₩158,738

₩175,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a mural on the wall, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a stand.

A hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, fireplace, and a separate bedroom.

A woman at a reception desk with a computer monitor in front of her.

4. Rushmore Express Keystone

9.7 km from Center Lake

Ryan

₩103,346

₩112,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel entrance with a brick pathway, arched roof, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone pillars, and a wooden balcony.

A restaurant with a central dining area, a bar, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a stone pillar.

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

10.4 km from Center Lake

Jesse

₩183,817

₩199,809 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A Comfort Inn & Suites building with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking area with motorcycles.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, a chair and table set, and a window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a sink, and a microwave.

An outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a wooden pergola.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

16.4 km from Center Lake

Lynne

₩139,415

₩154,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A Quality Inn with a red-roofed building, a parking lot, and a green fence.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a TV.

A room with a round table and four purple chairs, a potted plant, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, a desk with a mirror, a television, and a fireplace.

7. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

10.3 km from Center Lake

Harish

₩131,611

₩148,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

An outdoor patio with wicker chairs and a wooden table, overlooking a street with a restaurant named 'Cattleman's Steak BBQ' in the background.

A checkered floor, a desk with a calculator, a potted plant, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a microwave, a clock, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a white sink, a microwave, and a checkered backsplash. There is a framed picture on the wall above the sink.

8. Rocket Motel

15.6 km from Center Lake

Charles

₩146,234

₩161,649 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wooden interior with a kitchen area, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden cabin with a number '02' on the door, a bench outside, and a gravel driveway.

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a small table, and a mirror.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a built-in air conditioner, and a trash bin.

9. Pine Haven Lodging

18.6 km from Center Lake

Christopher

₩158,438

₩167,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A rustic outdoor setting with a metal grill, wooden stools, and a fire pit.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There are two stools at the counter.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a sink, and a dining area set with white plates, bowls, and cutlery.

A row of cabins with wooden decks and a central fire pit area.

10. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

18.2 km from Center Lake

Donna

₩152,741

₩161,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A row of traditional half-timbered houses with green shutters, a gravel courtyard, and outdoor seating.

A small, illuminated signboard advertising breakfast and welcoming guests since 1937, with a vintage building and a neon sign in the background.

A row of traditional white buildings with green trim and a red roof, featuring outdoor seating and a gravel path.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a window with curtains.

11. Chalet Motel

14.7 km from Center Lake

Linda

₩111,755

₩124,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall and a hot tub, surrounded by seating areas.

A hotel room with a round table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV on a dresser, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

19.4 km from Center Lake

John

₩133,019

₩147,285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An indoor swimming pool with multiple levels, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a mural on the wall.

A restaurant interior with booths and tables, brick walls, and decorative elements.

A laundry room with stacked washing machines and dryers, a red cabinet, and a tiled floor.

13. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

10.4 km from Center Lake

Pete

₩118,479

₩128,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a laptop, and a sign for 'EverSpring Inn & Suites'.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A large indoor swimming pool with stone walls, wooden benches, and a stone staircase.

14. EverSpring Inn & Suites

19.1 km from Center Lake

Jim

₩132,077

₩146,261 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool with a blue edge, and a covered bench.

A spacious lobby with blue sofas and armchairs, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

19 km from Center Lake

Billy

₩144,194

₩170,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An aerial view of a campground with multiple RV and tent sites, a central building, and surrounding forested areas.

A log cabin with a deck, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy yard.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a playground, and a small building.

A restaurant with wooden walls, large windows, and tables and chairs arranged for dining.

16. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

14.8 km from Center Lake

Jake

₩124,581

₩150,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A multi-story hotel with a green roof, parking lot, and American flags.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue floor, surrounded by white railings and seating areas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a television.

A balcony with a view of a road and trees, a railing, and two chairs.

17. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

10.6 km from Center Lake

Venkatesha Babu

₩108,785

₩118,250 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a brown armchair, and a TV on the wall.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden border, a metal ladder, and a "Welcome to the Pool" sign. There are lounge chairs and a wall-mounted light fixture.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area

16.7 km from Center Lake

Lora

₩140,020

₩154,894 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, stone pillars, and arched windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a mirror, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a television, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bed, and a wardrobe.

19. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

19.3 km from Center Lake

Jean-Paul

₩124,739

₩138,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring a stove, sink, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets.

A wooden cabin with a balcony and stairs, surrounded by trees.

A wooden cabin with a balcony and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A wooden interior with tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows.

20. Rock Crest Lodge And Cabins

16 km from Center Lake

Glendora

₩190,172

₩209,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Compare popular hotels close to Center Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore	9.4 1888 1,888 reviews	View
Powder House Lodge	9.4 1017 1,017 reviews	View
Bavarian Inn Black Hills	9.8 1269 1,269 reviews	View
Rushmore Express Keystone	8.6 1535 1,535 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore	9.2 1057 1,057 reviews	View

Top Center Lake Hotel Reviews

Magnuson Grand Rushmore View

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay!!"

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"The staff and the facility was great. Breakfast was very good and easy to access. Would recommend staying here."

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel but check-in took awhile."

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Went for the Sturgis Rally. It was reasonably priced and convenient. The staff was excellent, can't say enough about how great they were. They also had a convenient separate parking lot for trucks and trailers."

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Ok"

Other attractions near Center Lake

A mountainous landscape with rocky outcrops and a winding road.

Custer State Park

9.6/10 (1,471 reviews)

Custer State Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Custer. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the horseback riding.

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A mountain with a large rock face featuring carved faces, surrounded by dense green forest.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

9.8/10 (998 reviews)

Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.

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Mount Rushmore

9.6/10 (3,169 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rushmore, a popular spot to commune with nature in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

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Black Hills Playhouse

8.8/10 (23 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Black Hills Playhouse during your trip to Custer. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Sylvan Rocks Climbing School

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Sylvan Rocks Climbing School and popular activities like horseback riding in Custer. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

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Peter Norbeck Visitors Center

8.8/10 (82 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Peter Norbeck Visitors Center during your travels in Custer. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the horseback riding.

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Legion Lake

9.6/10 (37 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Legion Lake during your travels in Custer. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

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Stockade Lake

8.8/10 (95 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Stockade Lake during your travels in Custer. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Center Lake?

Center Lake is located in a family-friendly area of Custer known for its array of dining options and horseback riding. You'll find 32 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Center Lake?

Under Canvas Mount Rushmore is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 5 mi (8 km) from Center Lake. Another good option is Rushmore Express Keystone, located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Center Lake?

Expedia has 32 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Center Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Center Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Center Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Center Lake?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Center Lake, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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Our top choices for Center Lake hotels

1. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

2. Powder House Lodge

3. Bavarian Inn Black Hills

4. Rushmore Express Keystone

5. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Custer - Crazy Horse Area

7. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

8. Rocket Motel

9. Pine Haven Lodging

10. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

11. Chalet Motel

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

13. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

14. EverSpring Inn & Suites

15. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

16. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

17. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area

19. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

20. Rock Crest Lodge And Cabins

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Top Center Lake Hotel Reviews

Magnuson Grand Rushmore View

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

Other attractions near Center Lake

Custer State Park

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore

Black Hills Playhouse

Sylvan Rocks Climbing School

Peter Norbeck Visitors Center

Legion Lake

Stockade Lake

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