Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Mountain hotel in Hill City with 2 restaurants and free water park

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

In the heart of Black Hills, Lodge at Palmer Gulch is a haven for families and adventure-seekers alike. Unwind in the sauna or spa tub, get active with basketball and horseback riding, or explore shopping on site. Enjoy continental breakfast at one of two restaurants serving lunch and dinner options.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Gym
Free breakfast
Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
2 outdoor pools
Free water park
Fitness center
Sauna
Seasonal outdoor pool
Children's pool
Hot tub
Waterslide
Coffee shop/cafe
Business center

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Children's pool
Playground on site
3 bedrooms
Terrace

$416 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Tomorrow

Nov 6 - Nov 7

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

3 bedrooms

Hair dryer

Microwave

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

3 bedrooms

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Good

Highlights

Deck/patio

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

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

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Highlights

Deck/patio

Fireplace

Private outdoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

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

Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Fireplace

Private outdoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchen

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Dishwasher

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

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

Highlights

Deck/patio

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Kitchenette

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

3 bedrooms

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Pool
Free breakfast
Pet friendly
Free parking

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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About the neighborhood

12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD, 57745

What's nearby

Needles Highway - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
Mount Rushmore - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
1880 Train - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
Prairie Berry Winery - 12 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alpine Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪Bumpin' Buffalo - ‬9 min drive
‪Carver's Café - ‬10 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Featuring a free water park, Lodge at Palmer Gulch puts you within a 10-minute drive of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools or grab a bite to eat at The Peak Grill & Tap Room, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a hot tub are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 61 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 3 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
- Off-leash area available

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)
Free water park access
Children's pool
Mini golf
Playground
Grocery/convenience store
Children's menu
Pool gate

What to do

Basketball
Volleyball
Mini golf
Horse riding/rentals
Shopping
Fishing
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby

Working away

Business center
4 meeting rooms
Conference space (500 square feet)

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Bicycle rentals

Facilities

1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Picnic area
Terrace
Fireplace in lobby
Fitness center
2 outdoor pools
Free water park
Hot tub
Sauna
Waterslide
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

3 bedrooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi
Free local calls

More

Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

The Peak Grill & Tap Room - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Turtle Town - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.00 per day

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

The seasonal pool is open from May to September

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Lodge Palmer Gulch Hill City

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Palmer Gulch

The Lodge At Palmer Gulch Hotel Hill City

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Lodge at Palmer Gulch Hotel Hill City

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Lodge at Palmer Gulch and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and fishing. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball and volleyball. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and a sauna. Lodge at Palmer Gulch also has a fitness center and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

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Lodge at Palmer Gulch Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Children

Breakfast

Location

Amenities

Family friendly

Recreation

Restaurant

Food

What guests liked

The pool area was a highlight, offering a fun and convenient spot for kids to play and relax. (13 reviews)
The hot tub was a highlight, being described as the best part, pretty, convenient, and awesome. (7 reviews)
On-site dining was great, offering decently priced meals and kid-friendly activities. (5 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

8/10 Very good

Sep 29, 2025

Did not have any kids or pets. Staff was great. Limited Continental Breakfast, muffins, bagels, cereal, coffee/juice, yogurt, great coffee, some fruit

Phillip, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2025

Great location and has everything you need to keep the family fed and busy.

Christina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 10, 2025

Perfect for traveling with kids!

Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 3, 2025

Great for kids

Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 15, 2025

Great staff and kids activates

Waylon, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 16, 2025

Lovely location. Staff were wonderful, excellent customer service! Lodge is older but clean.

Barbara, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 5, 2024

On site dining was great!

Crystal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 23, 2024

Its a great place for a family reunion.

Rita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 8, 2024

Very clean and bed was comfortable staff was friendly

Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 9, 2024

Awesome place

Renea, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 27, 2025

Perfect family spot for Mt. Rushmore visit!

The rooms in the lodge are really nice! Was expecting something more worn/rustic and was pleasantly surprised. Continental breakfast was really pared down... we chose to pay for the pancake breakfast in the tent. Pool near the lodge and hot tub are heated, great on cold nights. Only a 10 minute drive to the Mount Rushmore entrance and Keystone came in handy b/c the weather wasn't great during our stay and we had to stop multiple times at Mount Rushmore before the fog/mist cleared.

Shonna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 12, 2024

The location is excellent and beautiful. The facilities have a ton of amenities, and great family features (pools, playgrounds, laundry, etc.).

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 10, 2023

I loved the stay at the Palmer gulch lodge .

Ben, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 14, 2022

Very clean and friendly staff.

Carol, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 20, 2022

This was a great central location to everything in the Black Hills!

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 25, 2024

Great place to stay with kids. Stayed in the lodge with a balcony. Lots of things to do

Amanda, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 16, 2022

Great family getaway!

Great experience, close to everything we wanted to see and do. Love all the activities for kids, already planning for next year!

Tuyet, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 4, 2024

My family really enjoyed the Lodge. We had fun in the pools, rock climbing wall and mini golf. The breakfast options at the lodge were lacking a bit but did the job. Beautiful area and very close to all the Rushmore Activities

Adam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 10, 2023

This lodge has a lots of amazing activities and amenities for the kids.

Clarence, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 5, 2023

The cleaning in our room could have been better but the facilities were great and the place is definitely on our visit again list!

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 27, 2024

Exceptional staff and cleanliness. Balcony was a nice surprise. It overlooked the mountainside and was a great place to relax.

Daniel, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 26, 2023

Very pet friendly

Christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 2, 2024

Overall enjoyed our stay!

We traveled from Yellowstone to stay in the black hills before heading to the badlands. The atmosphere was great for our 2 toddlers, they spent a lot of time in the pool and on the playground. We did wish that breakfast had more warm options, it was only the basic options. Overall enjoyed our stay!

1-night trip