Powder House Lodge

3.5-star lodge near Big Thunder Gold Mine

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Pet-friendly
Laundry

Explore the area

24125 Hwy 16A, Keystone, SD, 57751

Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Rushmore Tramway Adventures
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Mount Rushmore
‪11 min drive‬
Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
‪41 min drive‬

Room options

#11 ADA King Room

Good

24 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#12 ADA King Room

Good

24 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#14 Standard Motel Room

Exceptional

24 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#15 Two Queen Motel Room

Wonderful

24 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#16 Two Queen Motel Room

Exceptional

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#17 Two Queen Motel Room

Exceptional

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#18 Two Queen Motel Room

Excellent

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#19 Two Queen Motel Room

Wonderful

30 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#21 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

Exceptional

18 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

#22 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

Excellent

18 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

#23 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

Very good

18 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

#24 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

Wonderful

18 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

#25 King Bed Cabin

Wonderful

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#26 King Bed Cabin

Wonderful

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#27 King Bed Cabin- Duplex

Excellent

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#28 King Bed Cabin- Duplex

Exceptional

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#30 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

Exceptional

28 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#31 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

Exceptional

28 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#32 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

28 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#33 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

Exceptional

28 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#34 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

Wonderful

28 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#35 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

28 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#40 Settler Cabin- 2 Room Cabin (Duplex)

Exceptional

43 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#41 Settler Cabin- 2 Room Cabin (Duplex)

Exceptional

43 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#42 Discovery Cabin (Duplex)

Exceptional

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

#43 King Bed Cabin- Duplex

Excellent

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#44 Honeymoon Cabin

Exceptional

36 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#45 All-American Cabin

Exceptional

36 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#50 Deluxe Family Cabin

Exceptional

42 sq m
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

#51 Deluxe Family Cabin

Exceptional

42 sq m
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

#52 Deluxe Family Cabin

Exceptional

42 sq m
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

#53 Deluxe Family Cabin

Exceptional

42 sq m
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

#54 Deluxe Family Cabin

Exceptional

42 sq m
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

#55 All-American Cabin

Exceptional

36 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#56 All-American Cabin

Exceptional

36 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#57 All-American Cabin

Exceptional

36 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#58 Trailblazer Cabin

51 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#59 Trailblazer Cabin

Exceptional

51 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#10 Family Get-Away Cabin

Good

120 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 10
3 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

#71 Homestead Cabin

147 sq m
4 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 13
2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the area

Keystone

In Keystone .You'll find Big Thunder Gold Mine and Mount Rushmore National Memorial within 3 miles (5 km) of this lodge. Also, Rushmore Tramway Adventures is within 3 miles (5 km) and Mount Rushmore is within 6 miles (10 km).

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What's nearby

Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Big Thunder Gold Mine - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Mount Rushmore - 11 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Front Porch - ‬3 min drive
‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬8 min drive
‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
‪Carver's Café - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Powder House Lodge

3.5-star lodge near Big Thunder Gold Mine

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Powder House Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Keystone lodge is smoke free.

40 guestrooms or units

2 levels

Built in 1940

Deli

Poolside lounge chairs

Charging station for electric cars

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Coffee in lobby

Self-service laundry

Front desk (limited hours)

Staff is multilingual

Tour and ticket information

Convenience store

Terrace

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Gift shop

Newspapers in lobby (free)

Onsite shopping

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Dining venue

Powder House Lodge offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Keystone lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Microwave

Property amenities

Family friendly

Grocery/convenience store
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Game viewing
Hiking/biking trails
Playground
Seasonal outdoor pool
Shopping

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lever door handles
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Free local calls
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 9 and May 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets: USD 15 per pet, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 90 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash

Cashless transactions are available

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Powder House Lodge Keystone

Powder House Lodge

Powder House Keystone

Powder House Hotel Keystone

Powder House Lodge Lodge

Powder House Lodge Keystone

Powder House Lodge Lodge Keystone

Powder House Lodge Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Oct 1, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaori

Aug 24, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LIZ, Redding

Aug 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

On the way to Mt. Rushmore

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Aug 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Aug 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The cabins were very nice

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila, Pierce City

Travelled with partner

Aug 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great motel very near Mt Rushmore. Clean room with comfy bed. Slept great! The restaurant is fabulous. We ordered online and brought it to our room. It was delicious! Would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family

Aug 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Try clean and comfortable. Staff was wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children

Aug 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was very helpful . Restaurant on site was convenient and food was very good. Beds were comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Travelled with partner

Aug 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful in every way.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Travelled with family

Aug 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Jul 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic little cabin in the woods!

The cabin/room I stayed in was very nice, well equipped, and delightful to stay in. The area was ideally located for many of the attractions in the area. I would definitely recommend it to other travelers. Enjoy!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doran

Travelled with family

Jul 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice wooded surrounding. Loved the loft for our Grandson. Nice bathroom sink was separate from the shower/tub and stool, allowing brushing teeth, etc. while other showered. Master private bed could be softer. Overall great stay. Thanks

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Jul 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very cute cabins nestled in the wooded mountains. Favorite part was waking up in the morning to find a bunny in the yard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Jul 30, 2025

Awesome cabin up in the mountains. Big porch view was amazing. Food at the lounge was great large portion great service Just a wonderful place to relax

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda R

Travelled with family

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved the cabin and area. Close to everything we wanted to see.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Nice little place to stop. Great service and restaurant on site was fantastic. A little noisy from traffic as the highway is right next to most of the cabins but the AC running helped block out most of the traffic noise.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family

Jul 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mt Rushmore

Great location for Mt Rushmore

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

Jul 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We stayed in the lodge/motel for two nights, which was a convenient location to Mount Rushmore. We also had dinner at the Powder House Lodge Restaurant and the food and service were great. The place had zero available tables and people waiting, so go early.

Bison Burger with Pepper Jack and Mashed Potatoes

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family

Jul 26, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent stay

This was an overall comfortable stay. The privacy of individual cabins was nice for peace and quiet. Our cabin, number 45 was in need of an update. Broken blinds and some nasty mold on the walls around the shower. I forgot to take photos. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. There was no in unit housekeeping, but if you needed anything they had a checklist that you left outside your door and it was dropped off. There’s a no frills pool that lots of kids enjoyed. Plenty of towels are supplied. The restaurant is ok. Not great. We ate breakfast twice and dinner once. I thought there were better places in town. Overall, it was a good base for our trip, and the whole area is fantastic!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Travelled with partner

Jul 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was a real surprise for us! We loved the room. The restaurant had GF options so that was great. Very cozy.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family and small children

Jul 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Check in was quick and easy. The restaurant next door was delicious.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Jul 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So nice

The location is lovely. Room is well equipped. Lots of soft towels.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amazingly friendly and the restaurant is 5 stars!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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#11 ADA King Room

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#12 ADA King Room

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#14 Standard Motel Room

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#15 Two Queen Motel Room

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#16 Two Queen Motel Room

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#17 Two Queen Motel Room

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#18 Two Queen Motel Room

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#19 Two Queen Motel Room

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#21 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

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#22 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

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#23 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

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#24 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

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#25 King Bed Cabin

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#26 King Bed Cabin

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#27 King Bed Cabin- Duplex

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#28 King Bed Cabin- Duplex

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#30 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

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#31 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

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#32 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

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#33 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

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#34 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

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#35 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

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#40 Settler Cabin- 2 Room Cabin (Duplex)

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#41 Settler Cabin- 2 Room Cabin (Duplex)

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#42 Discovery Cabin (Duplex)

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#43 King Bed Cabin- Duplex

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#44 Honeymoon Cabin

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#45 All-American Cabin

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#50 Deluxe Family Cabin

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#51 Deluxe Family Cabin

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#52 Deluxe Family Cabin

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#53 Deluxe Family Cabin

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#54 Deluxe Family Cabin

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#55 All-American Cabin

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#56 All-American Cabin

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#57 All-American Cabin

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