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Our Favorite Cabin & Vacation Rentals

(Rapid City, SD)

Hillside Country Cabins | 605-342-4121

Centrally located in the heart of the Black Hills near Mount Rushmore and Keystone South Dakota, Hillside Country Cabins provide comfortable and welcoming cabins for your Black Hills vacation.  With 18 beautifully crafted cabins, log homes and executive lodges to choose from, whether it will be for a large gathering event, family get together or a great getaway in the Black Hills, you will certainly find the cabin that best suits your needs. Certain cabins are even open year around!  All our historical cabins, log homes or our luxurious Silver Mountain Lodge are loaded with all the modern amenities, so you'll truly feel like you are living the cabin life.  As they say, "Location, Location, location"… Well, we're in the perfect location for you to enjoy nearby attractions that include Mount Rushmore which is just 6 miles away. In addition, Sheridan Lake, Bear Country, Reptile Gardens are approximately 8 miles away and Rapid City and Hill City are only 14 miles away. Crazy Horse Memorial, SD Air & Space Museum, Mammoth Site and the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally are also nearby!  At our properties, we provide a wonderful nature trail for you to enjoy, and there are many local events throughout the year for you to come and enjoy.  From hiking trails, 4-wheeling trails, motorcycling, rock climbing and the beautiful scenic views, there are many things to do in and around the area.  We truly enjoy seeing new visitors discover all that the Black Hills have to offer. Our cabin rentals are a big part of making your cabin experience here a truly life changing and a memorable one for years to come.  Call us at Hillside Country Cabins or check our web page out and then reserve your vacation cabin today.  Come discover and explore the wonders of the Black Hills... It's a beautiful day in the hills!  605-342-4121

(Hill City, SD)

Black Hills Cabins & Motel at Quail's Crossing | 605-484-4542

Conveniently located in Hill City, South Dakota, the Black Hills Cabins & Motel at Quail's Crossing is the perfect headquarters for your Black Hills vacation.  Close to all the top Black Hills attractions, you will thoroughly enjoy your time here. Each motel unit provides a kitchenette and access to a gas grill.  A flat-screen TV with cable channels, seating area, wardrobe, and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer are also provided. Each morning guests can make their own continental breakfast.  The cabins are wonderfully cozy, comfortable and fully furnished... including an actual full kitchen!  An outdoor swimming pool is also provided for your enjoyment, as well as a children's playground, barbecue facility and free WiFi throughout the establishment. Charcoal and campfire wood are also included, as well as gold panning lessons!  The front desk is open 24 hours a day for your convenience, no matter when you arrive, you'll be taken care of. Known as "The Heart of the Black Hills", Hill City is truly the hub of this remarkable vacation destination. Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Memorial are all just a short drive away. The famous Mickelson Trail is just walking or biking distance out the back gate, and passes and bicycles are provided.  After you're finished adventuring for the day, you can take in all that Hill City has to offer, such as outstanding art galleries, gift shops, boutiques, antique shops, museums, wineries, breweries and fine restaurants... all within walking or biking distance! So for your Black Hills vacation, the Black Hills Cabins & Motel at Quail's Crossing is the perfect choice for your lodging needs... and the location can't be beat!  Give us a call at 605-484-4542 or click on the link below and make your reservations today. Then come and enjoy our wonderful motel and cabins as you explore the world famous Black Hills of South Dakota.

(Rapid City, SD)

Hart Ranch Camping Resort | 800-605-HART (4278)

Welcome to Hart Ranch... South Dakota’s premier five-star RV and camping resort!  Spanning over 195 acres with 459 full hook-ups RV sites, 73 modern and furnished cabins, 24 tent sites, an Olympic size outdoor pool and much, much more, the Hart Ranch is undoubtedly your perfect headquarters during your Black Hills vacation.  Celebrating over 35 years of providing our guests with the ultimate RV and camping experience 365 days a year, Hart Ranch is located in Rapid City, South Dakota, which is the gateway to all of the adventures that await you in the Black Hills. One of the highlights at Hart Ranch is our Legendary Hart Ranch Rodeo held every Wednesday during the summer season, where you and your family will enjoy an authentic rodeo produced by Spud Creek Rodeo Productions in alliance with the World Champions Rodeo Alliance... so it’s the real deal! Our RV Park, with its 459 full hook-up sites, offers 40’ concrete slabs, with 20, 30, and 50 amps, water, sewer and cable TV. All sites are arranged to provide privacy and space to avoid the feeling of being overcrowded.  Reservations can be made 60 days in advance for Members, and 24 hours for non-members.  Our 73 cabins are all modern and furnished, with many size and configuration options to choose from.  We also offer pet-friendly options for your convenience.  Our Olympic size outdoor swimming pool and hot tubs are always a big hit, as well as our countless other amenities provided at Hart Ranch, such as a children’s pool, 9 hole par 3 pasture golf course (with golf cart rentals), paintball and much, much more. Our convenient Hart Mart is a great place to grab some groceries or fill your tank with our 24 hour gas station.  An RV service center is also provided for our guests.  We host many family events and activities throughout the year, and every Sunday morning, Hart Ranch offers a church service. Whether you a first-time visitor or a lifetime Member, we will welcome you with open arms, and we can guarantee you’ll receive our world-class customer service every moment of your stay with us. Give us a call at 800-605-HART (4278) or click on the link below, and prepare yourself for the best RV and camping experience of your life!

Our Favorite Historic Deadwood Tour

(Deadwood, SD)

Boot Hill Tours | 605-580-5231

Tour Historic Deadwood with us!  Since 1987 the ever-popular one hour Boot Hill Tours provide the absolute best tours of this legendary Old West town as you watch history come alive around every turn.  We'll take you through the historic streets of Deadwood, as well as up to Mount Moriah, which is one of the most famous Boot Hills in the nation.  This remarkable landmark is the final resting place of some of the roughest and toughest outlaws in the Old West, and you'll also get to see first hand where world famous legends such as Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane walked the streets of Deadwood before they were also laid to rest on Boot Hill. Owner Ron Pray is an expert on Deadwood history, and wrote the popular book "Main Street Deadwood", which tells of the rich history of this iconic Old West town.  Ron's informative and entertaining tours are narrated by expert guides who not only are exceptionally knowledgeable about the colorful history of Deadwood, but they'll present this amazing history in an extremely interesting and entertaining way.  And you'll also get to learn fascinating history that you won't find in the history books!  You will learn all about the local legends of Deadwood such as Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Jack McCall, Potato Creek Johnny and Sheriff Bullock. No visit to Deadwood would be complete without taking a ride back in time with Boot Hill Tours. In addition to thoroughly enjoying this extremely entertaining and interesting one hour tour, you'll actually save time and you'll never get lost!  Your Boot Hill Tour will undoubtedly be one of your all-time favorite experiences during your vacation in the Black Hills... So visit our website today to plan your time-traveling adventure with Boot Hill Tours, where Deadwood History comes alive!  Tickets are available at our booth next to the History and Information Train Depot at 3 Siever Street. Look for the Green and Tan Bus!   605-580-5231

Our Favorite Black Hills Tour Company

Black Hills

Black Hills Discovery Tours | 605-920-1020

Since 2001 Discovery Tours has provided Black Hills vacationers high quality and relaxing tours that are fully narrated in large comfortable air-conditioned vans.  We'll help you enjoy the beauty and history of the Black Hills without having to search for it, and we never allow more than 10 people per tour van so everyone can receive the personal attention they deserve. Operating under a Special Use Permit in the Black Hills National Forest, Black Hills Discovery Tours offer free pick-ups and drop-offs throughout most locations in the Black Hills, and all attraction fees on our group tours are included.  We'll even customize your tour to perfectly match your vacation!  Our Southern Black Hills Tour includes the Mount Rushmore Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake and Custer State Park. If you're up for a fun adventure, our Southern Black Hills Adventure Tour includes the 1880 Train Ride through breathtaking scenery, spending time in historic Hill City which is known as "Heart of the Hills", and lunch at the Circle B Ranch where you'll enjoy an authentic chuckwagon meal, a gunfight and a cowboy music show.  We wrap up the day at the dramatic Mount Rushmore Memorial Closing Ceremony. If you're interested in biking along the ever-popular Mickelson Trail, we also offer a Mickelson Trail Bike Shuttle (as well as the Centennial Trail)... and we'll even carry your bikes.  We also offer a shuttle service from the Rapid City Airport to Deadwood.  At Black Hills Discovery Tours, we not only provide the best tours in the Black Hills all year round, but also the most affordable. So give us a call and reserve your tour today. We can assure you it will be the highlight of your Black Hills vacation.  605-920-1020

Our Favorite Bed & Breakfasts

(Vivian, SD)

Medicine Creek Bed & Breakfast | 605-280-4098

Built in 2014 and overlooking the gorgeous Medicine Creek Valley, the Medicine Creek Bed & Breakfast is a fully furnished, open floor plan home that sleeps up to eight adults comfortably. Known as "Frenchy's Place", this stunning home provides two bedrooms and a loft with a twin bed and two full beds. The master bedroom suite has its own bathroom as well as one queen and one twin bed and its own exit. The second bedroom offers a queen bed and is connected to the main bathroom. We also provide a large hot tub that offers a tremendous view of the surrounding countryside.  Free Internet access is provided, and our fully stocked kitchen is well suited for a terrific breakfast... including coffee, juices, milk, cereals, oatmeal, bacon, eggs, pancake mix and more. Your host Alicia Authier may even be able to prepare your breakfast at an agreed-upon time and depending on her schedule.  Pets and/or smoking are not allowed. Located about 1.5 miles east of Vivian South Dakota with easy access from I-90 and Highway 248, our guests often enjoy pleasant walks through the open fields and along the creek, as well as driving along the dirt roads and trails.  So for a relaxing stay nestled in the gorgeous landscape of West (of the Missouri River) South Dakota, the Medicine Creek Bed and Breakfast is the perfect choice. As one of our guests recently commented, "Pictures and description cannot give a full impression of how gorgeous this home is.  We would truly love to come back and stay again (for longer). Highly recommend. Perfect". Give us a call today and make your reservation... you'll be very glad you did!  605-280-4098

Our Favorite Motel/Hotel

(Hill City, SD)

Black Hills Cabins & Motel at Quail's Crossing | 605-484-4542

Conveniently located in Hill City, South Dakota, the Black Hills Cabins & Motel at Quail's Crossing is the perfect headquarters for your Black Hills vacation.  Close to all the top Black Hills attractions, you will thoroughly enjoy your time here. Each motel unit provides a kitchenette and access to a gas grill.  A flat-screen TV with cable channels, seating area, wardrobe, and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer are also provided. Each morning guests can make their own continental breakfast.  The cabins are wonderfully cozy, comfortable and fully furnished... including an actual full kitchen!  An outdoor swimming pool is also provided for your enjoyment, as well as a children's playground, barbecue facility and free WiFi throughout the establishment. Charcoal and campfire wood are also included, as well as gold panning lessons!  The front desk is open 24 hours a day for your convenience, no matter when you arrive, you'll be taken care of. Known as "The Heart of the Black Hills", Hill City is truly the hub of this remarkable vacation destination. Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Memorial are all just a short drive away. The famous Mickelson Trail is just walking or biking distance out the back gate, and passes and bicycles are provided.  After you're finished adventuring for the day, you can take in all that Hill City has to offer, such as outstanding art galleries, gift shops, boutiques, antique shops, museums, wineries, breweries and fine restaurants... all within walking or biking distance! So for your Black Hills vacation, the Black Hills Cabins & Motel at Quail's Crossing is the perfect choice for your lodging needs... and the location can't be beat!  Give us a call at 605-484-4542 or click on the link below and make your reservations today. Then come and enjoy our wonderful motel and cabins as you explore the world famous Black Hills of South Dakota.

Our Favorite Campgrounds / RV Parks

(Custer, SD)

Custer's Gulch RV Park | 800-531-5923

Welcome to Custer's Gulch RV Park where you can camp in the very same spot General Custer camped during his expedition to the Black Hills in 1874!  One of the newest RV parks in the Black Hills, Custer's Gulch RV Park has over 60 full service sites and is conveniently located near the west entrance to Custer State Park and less than 3 miles from Custer City.  Our ideal location provides our guests with easy access to all of the most popular tourist attractions in the Black Hills including Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mammoth Dig Site, Jewel Cave and much more.   At Custer's Gulch RV Park, we offer superb facilities including full RV hook-ups, free wi-fi wireless internet access, a clubhouse, a volleyball area and horseshoes.  And don't be surprised if you see elk, deer and other wildlife roaming the grounds of the RV park! Join us for fantastic camping activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, golfing, fishing, wildlife viewing, ATV riding and scenic drives.  Our family-friendly RV park was chosen by "Big Rigs Best Bets" RV Guide since 2004, which is not only a tremendous honor, but this also tells our guests that they have chosen the right RV park for their Black Hills vacation.  So come and enjoy the beauty, the wonderful climate, the history and our outstanding facilities at Custer's Gulch RV Park, where your time with us will assuredly be among the highlights of your Black Hills vacation. 800-531-5923

(Sturgis, SD)

Iron Horse Campground | 877-700-4766

Welcome to Custer's Gulch RV Park where you can camp in the very same spot General Custer camped during his expedition to the Black Hills in 1874!  One of the newest RV parks in the Black Hills, Custer's Gulch RV Park has over 60 full service sites and is conveniently located near the west entrance to Custer State Park and less than 3 miles from Custer City.  Our ideal location provides our guests with easy access to all of the most popular tourist attractions in the Black Hills including Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mammoth Dig Site, Jewel Cave and much more.   At Custer's Gulch RV Park, we offer superb facilities including full RV hook-ups, free wi-fi wireless internet access, a clubhouse, a volleyball area and horseshoes.  And don't be surprised if you see elk, deer and other wildlife roaming the grounds of the RV park! Join us for fantastic camping activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, golfing, fishing, wildlife viewing, ATV riding and scenic drives.  Our family-friendly RV park was chosen by "Big Rigs Best Bets" RV Guide since 2004, which is not only a tremendous honor, but this also tells our guests that they have chosen the right RV park for their Black Hills vacation.  So come and enjoy the beauty, the wonderful climate, the history and our outstanding facilities at Custer's Gulch RV Park, where your time with us will assuredly be among the highlights of your Black Hills vacation. 800-531-5923

(Rapid City, SD)

Hart Ranch Camping Resort | 800-605-HART (4278)

Welcome to Hart Ranch... South Dakota’s premier five-star RV and camping resort!  Spanning over 195 acres with 459 full hook-ups RV sites, 73 modern and furnished cabins, 24 tent sites, an Olympic size outdoor pool and much, much more, the Hart Ranch is undoubtedly your perfect headquarters during your Black Hills vacation.  Celebrating over 35 years of providing our guests with the ultimate RV and camping experience 365 days a year, Hart Ranch is located in Rapid City, South Dakota, which is the gateway to all of the adventures that await you in the Black Hills. One of the highlights at Hart Ranch is our Legendary Hart Ranch Rodeo held every Wednesday during the summer season, where you and your family will enjoy an authentic rodeo produced by Spud Creek Rodeo Productions in alliance with the World Champions Rodeo Alliance... so it’s the real deal! Our RV Park, with its 459 full hook-up sites, offers 40’ concrete slabs, with 20, 30, and 50 amps, water, sewer and cable TV. All sites are arranged to provide privacy and space to avoid the feeling of being overcrowded.  Reservations can be made 60 days in advance for Members, and 24 hours for non-members.  Our 73 cabins are all modern and furnished, with many size and configuration options to choose from.  We also offer pet-friendly options for your convenience.  Our Olympic size outdoor swimming pool and hot tubs are always a big hit, as well as our countless other amenities provided at Hart Ranch, such as a children’s pool, 9 hole par 3 pasture golf course (with golf cart rentals), paintball and much, much more. Our convenient Hart Mart is a great place to grab some groceries or fill your tank with our 24 hour gas station.  An RV service center is also provided for our guests.  We host many family events and activities throughout the year, and every Sunday morning, Hart Ranch offers a church service. Whether you a first-time visitor or a lifetime Member, we will welcome you with open arms, and we can guarantee you’ll receive our world-class customer service every moment of your stay with us. Give us a call at 800-605-HART (4278) or click on the link below, and prepare yourself for the best RV and camping experience of your life!

Our Favorite RV Rental Company

(Bozeman, MT)

Campervan North America, LLC | 208-712-8100

Explore the Great American West in style from the comfort of our beautifully customized campervans from Campervan North America.  We are the "green alternative" to typical RV rentals, so you can forget about the gas guzzlers!  With our fuel efficient, easy to drive campervans, you can go camping in luxury without the expense. Not only are they more fuel efficient and easier to drive, but our campervans are less expensive than standard RV rentals, easier to park, can go places RV's can't, and are much easier to set-up for camping. And think of the lodging expense you'll be saving with your campervan!   We offer your choice of four different models of European designed campervans.  Choose from the Edelweiss, which is a great alternative to a car rental that provides a new twist in car camping, to the high-roofed Treasure Chaser, or the larger Two4theRoad and Clanhauler campervans, which both have kitchen and bathroom facilities. Our headquarters are located in Bozeman Montana, as well as Las Vegas, Nevada and Austin Texas.  And right now we are offering some great specials on one-way trips using any of our three locations...including waving the one-way fee!  Our Bozeman, Montana office provides super-easy access to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, and is conveniently located near the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. Campervan North America is the perfect choice for your next vacation to the Great American West, so give us a call at 208-712-8100 or visit our website for all the details by clicking the link below.

(Murdo, SD)

Pioneer Auto Show | 605-669-2691

The family owned and operated World Famous Pioneer Auto Show in Murdo, South Dakota has been a family favorite since 1954.  As seen on the popular TV show “American Pickers”, our vintage car exhibit includes more than 250 antique, classic and muscle cars.  We also have motorcycles, trucks and tractors, as well as strange, unique and downright bizarre collectibles that we keep adding to our auto collection that you just can't find anywhere else.  Enjoy the different variety of energy cars, ranging from solar, electric  and steam, all on display at the museum.  There is over 4,500 square feet of collectibles for you to enjoy...  Everything from lunch pails to nickelodeons, it's all here!  We are also home to an authentic Prairie Town where you can enjoy a self-guided tour through a turn of the century Midwestern town, complete with a bank, general store,  railroad depot, church, camera shop, school, butcher shop, and more.  And don't forget to have the kids follow the clues on our "Kids Treasure Hunt Map" to win a fun prize!  Our Gift Shop offers car signs, T-shirts, South Dakota-made items and much more as we have something for everyone.  Our WNAX Gas Station and the Covered Wagon Cafe’ have burgers, ice cream and daily specials.  Since 1954, and heading into their third generation of ownership, the Geisler Family is proud to provide South Dakota travelers with the legendary Pioneer Auto Show and Prairie Town, The Geisler Family is also extremely proud of being a big part of the fascinating history of South Dakota, where they bring much of it to life for you and your family!  We’re conveniently located off Interstate 90 at exit 192, so stop in on your way to wherever your travels take you. You'll be glad you did as it will become one of the highlights of your journey!

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