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A modern lodge with a large deck, stone fire pit, and picnic tables.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a stone fireplace.

A lodge with multiple buildings, parking areas, and a surrounding forest.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, a painting, and a bathtub.

1. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

1.4 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Brien Patrick

฿6,419

฿6,977 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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.

2. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Janki

฿3,018

฿3,609 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

An indoor pool area with stone walls, a mural, and seating.

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.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

0.3 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Jesse

฿4,381

฿4,762 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Powder House Lodge

2.1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

kathy

฿3,461

฿3,774 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A cozy log cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a mounted television.

A log cabin with a green roof, a porch with steps, and a window overlooking a forest.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden ceiling beams.

A log cabin with a balcony, large windows, and a wooden deck.

5. Holy Smoke Resort

2.8 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Shannon

฿5,932

฿6,552 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

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.

6. Rushmore Express Keystone

1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Michelle

฿2,542

฿2,764 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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.

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

7. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

0.7 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Harish

฿2,540

฿2,887 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

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

8. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

0.2 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Pete

฿2,915

฿3,168 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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.

9. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

0.6 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Venkatesha Babu

฿2,647

฿2,878 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with outdoor parking and a covered walkway.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A laundry area with two washing machines and a wall-mounted dispenser for soap, bleach, and softeners.

A large rock formation with carved faces.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

1.1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Denise

฿2,678

฿2,910 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a modern chandelier, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and a unique blue and white chair.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small seating area.

An indoor swimming pool with two separate sections, a tiled wall with a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A building with outdoor seating and large windows.

11. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

19.3 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Hoang

฿3,859

฿4,692 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

12.9 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

John

฿3,144

฿3,484 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A sign for SweetGrass Inn, indicating it offers bed and breakfast services.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses. There are tables and chairs in the dining area, and a television is mounted on the wall.

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

13. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

15.8 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Janet

฿4,097

฿4,331 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Pine Haven Lodging

8.9 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Amy

฿4,400

฿4,651 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

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

15. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

8.6 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Lon

฿3,394

฿3,587 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden ceiling.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying a rewards program interface, a printer, and a keyboard.

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee products.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rapid City - Rushmore South by IHG

19.3 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

฿3,080

฿3,481 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

12.6 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Rhonda

฿3,547

฿4,187 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

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.

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and a view of a forested area.

18. EverSpring Inn & Suites

13.2 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Connie

฿3,249

฿3,598 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

19. Chalet Motel

19.8 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Rahul

฿2,759

฿3,065 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A park with a swing set, benches, and a fire pit area.

A wooden cabin with a 'OPEN' sign, a window with a view, and a small porch.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

20. Springcreek Inn

11.8 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

฿3,478

฿3,677 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Thunder Gold Mine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,882 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,064 reviews	View
Powder House Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Holy Smoke Resort	9.0 Wonderful 637 reviews	View

Top Big Thunder Gold Mine Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Location outstanding! Room was very nice and comfortable. One negative, one of two elevators did not work."

Rushmore Express Keystone

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is not fancy but it was a great stay. The beds were comfortable, great shower. The coffee maker,refrigerator and tv were good. The breakfast buffet was good, they had coffee and water dispenser down there. We had a problem with our key card and a staff member came right up. They gave us extra coffee packets when asked."

The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. Very nice staff"

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"room was very nice and the bed was very comfortable. i would stay there again it was very close to Mount Rushmore"

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. Bathroom needed some updates and the air freshener or cleaning agent was overpowering. Staff was very nice and helpful."

Holy Smoke Resort

8/10 Good

"Nice cabins, quiet and set back from road. Convenient to local attractions. Our cabin had a refrigerator and a microwave but no cooking equipment so planning meals for us meant going out, eating something cold or planning to reheat something you brought back. Not a huge deal but plan accordingly All in all I would definitely recommend HOLY SMOKE"

Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

8/10 Good

"shops nearby"

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Hotel is very dated. Mattress was just ok. There were plenty of outlets."

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This place was amazing. Everything was new and well maintained. The breakfast was one of the best breakfasts I have had at a hotel. Room was excellent, easy access, plentiful parking, plenty of amenities. Highly recommended"

Other attractions near Big Thunder Gold Mine

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 horse riding.

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A lake surrounded by dense forests and rocky mountains.

Horse Thief Lake

8.8/10 (123 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Horse Thief Lake and enjoy the horse riding in Hill City. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its notable monuments.

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Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

8.8/10 (245 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gutzon Borglum Historical Center during your trip to Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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National Presidential Wax Museum

8.6/10 (165 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Presidential Wax Museum in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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Holy Terror Mini Golf

7.8/10 (84 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Holy Terror Mini Golf and popular activities such as horse riding in Keystone. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Cosmos Mystery Area

Enjoy an outing to Cosmos Mystery Area during your stay in Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.

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Presidential Trail

9.4/10 (330 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Presidential Trail and popular activities such as horse riding in Keystone. While you're in the area, find time to visit its notable monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Big Thunder Gold Mine?

Big Thunder Gold Mine is located in a scenic area of Keystone that travellers like for its mountain views and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 36 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Big Thunder Gold Mine?

Adjacent to Big Thunder Gold Mine, Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore and Rushmore Express Keystone.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Big Thunder Gold Mine?

Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Big Thunder Gold Mine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Big Thunder Gold Mine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Big Thunder Gold Mine.

What can I see and do near Big Thunder Gold Mine?

Bring the family to National Presidential Wax Museum, Rushmore Tramway Adventures and Holy Terror Mini Golf while you're checking out the area near Big Thunder Gold Mine. Mount Rushmore, Presidential Trail and Horse Thief Lake are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Cosmos Mystery Area are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Big Thunder Gold Mine hotels

1. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

4. Powder House Lodge

5. Holy Smoke Resort

6. Rushmore Express Keystone

7. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

8. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

9. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

11. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

13. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

14. Pine Haven Lodging

15. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rapid City - Rushmore South by IHG

17. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

18. EverSpring Inn & Suites

19. Chalet Motel

20. Springcreek Inn

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Top Big Thunder Gold Mine Hotel Reviews

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Rushmore Express Keystone

The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

Holy Smoke Resort

Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Other attractions near Big Thunder Gold Mine

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore

Horse Thief Lake

Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

National Presidential Wax Museum

Holy Terror Mini Golf

Cosmos Mystery Area

Presidential Trail

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