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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 Wi-Fi
The current price is ฿12,536
฿13,250 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Terrace/patio

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Terrace/patio

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | Terrace/patio

Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • Mountain view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds, 4 Single Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Annex Building | Terrace/patio

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

Highlights

Deck/patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Located in Hill City, Lodge at Palmer Gulch is in the mountains and in a national park. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Mount Rushmore National Memorial, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mount Rushmore and Black Hills National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Needles Highway and Granite Sports. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding, mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. 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 - 6.4 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 - 8.5 km
  • Mt. Rushmore is such a quick stop on a roadtrip. I was in the park for less than fifteen minutes. It's free to get into the park, but around $11usd to park.
    Mount Rushmore
    8 min drive - 9.9 km
  • KEYSTONE, SD - JULY 4, 2019: 1880 Train in the Black Hills Central Railroad. This is a famous tourist attraction
    1880 Train
    8 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alpine Inn
    9 min drive
  • Bumpin Buffalo Bar and Grill
    9 min drive
  • 1885 Steakhouse and saloon
    10 min drive
  • Carver's Café
    10 min drive
  • Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden
    9 min drive

About this property

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Family-friendly hotel near Mount Rushmore National Memorial
At Lodge at Palmer Gulch, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, free water park access and a corner/local shop. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling, basketball and fishing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Make sure that you enjoy lunch, dinner and children's meals at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as volleyball and horse riding. 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 hire, ATM/banking services and barbecues
  • A lift, concierge services and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 61 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre

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.
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • 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 cot

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

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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 to September

Property is also known as

Lodge Palmer Gulch Hill City
Lodge Palmer Gulch
Palmer Gulch Hill City
Palmer Gulch
The Lodge At Palmer Gulch Hotel Hill City
Hotel At Palmer Gulch
At Palmer Gulch Hotel
Lodge at Palmer Gulch Hotel
Lodge at Palmer Gulch Hill City
Lodge at Palmer Gulch Hotel Hill City

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 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge at Palmer Gulch on 9 Mar 2026 start from ฿12,536, 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 at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

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?

Checkout 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 Black Elk Peak, Needles Highway, and Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Mount Rushmore and Black Hills National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 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. 520 out of 911 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 911 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 911 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 911 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 911 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Levi

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Waylon

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Liza Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
some services like the outdoor pool,shops and activities outside is close coming the winter season
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and pleasant. The room was nice sized even with rollaway cot. Lots of activities for kids, teens, adults, and groups to enjoy with daily activity sheet available to help plan the stay. Camped here in one of the little cabins 30+ years ago and had so much fun with my kids. This year in Lodge with grandchild was even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Billi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place. The area is pretty and the kids could have been entertained for days without leaving. I would love to go back. We ended up being in the very far corner so bikes would have been handy. I didn’t look into renting anything there, this was a short stay for us. Next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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