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Lodge at Palmer Gulch

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Needles Highway

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Free daily continental breakfast
Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View | Bathroom
Lobby
2 outdoor pools

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD, 57745
  • Place, Needles Highway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Horse Thief Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Terrace/patio

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Terrace/patio

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

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

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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)
  • Mountain view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds, 4 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Hill City

In Hill City .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Hill City hotel, you'll find Needles Highway and Black Hills National Forest. Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Needles Highway - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Horse Thief Lake - 4 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 6 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 7 min drive - 10.3 km
  • 1880 Train - 7 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Miner Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Firehouse Smokejumper Station - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Family-friendly stay near Needles Highway
Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers its guests a complimentary water park, 2 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and 4 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 500 square feet (46 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Lodge at Palmer Gulch. Free self parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 500 sq ft of conference space
  • 46 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers 61 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Waterslide

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 available

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: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per day

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 22 and close September 07.
  • Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is Lodge at Palmer Gulch to the airport?

Lodge at Palmer Gulch is 33.5 mi (45-min drive) away from the Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge at Palmer Gulch on Jun 14, 2026 start from CA $314, 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.

Does Lodge at Palmer Gulch have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Lodge at Palmer Gulch.

How close is Lodge at Palmer Gulch to the beach?

This hotel is 6.7 mi (14-min drive) from Sheridan Lake South and 8.4 mi (17-min drive) from Sheridan Lake North. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lodge at Palmer Gulch offer free breakfast?

Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Lodge at Palmer Gulch?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Lodge at Palmer Gulch have a pool?

Lodge at Palmer Gulch features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Lodge at Palmer Gulch have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Lodge at Palmer Gulch have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Lodge at Palmer Gulch to downtown Hill City?

Lodge at Palmer Gulch is 2.9 mi away from Hill City.

Lodge at Palmer Gulch Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 915 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 915 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 915 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 915 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 915 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great accomodations & wondeful helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing property. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities for kids and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to vacation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a relaxing stay!! Close to everything! Hated to leave
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly staff, very clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location great accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
layed back in the hill quiet and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay family friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pureza

Great place for vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bed and pillows very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Waylon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and kids activates
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for traveling with kids!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025