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Lodge at Palmer Gulch

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Aerial view
Children's activities
BBQ/picnic area
Iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Coffee shop
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Gym
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  • Breakfast included
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  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

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12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD, 57745
  • Popular LocationNeedles Highway5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Rushmore National Memorial7 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Rushmore8 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)45 min drive

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Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

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

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

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

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Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

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

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  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hill City

Located in Hill City, Lodge at Palmer Gulch is in the mountains and in a national park. Travelers 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Needles Highway and Granite Sports. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and horse riding. Guests appreciate the hotel's location for the sightseeing.
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What's nearby

  • Needles Highway - 5 min drive
  • Horse Thief Lake - 5 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 7 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore - 8 min drive
  • Black Elk Peak - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sick N Twisted Brewing Co. - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Mangiamo - ‬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 grocery/convenience store. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing, cycling, and volleyball at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the spa tub. Be sure to enjoy lunch, dinner, and kids' meals at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball and horseback 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, with a waterslide
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, ATM/banking services, and barbecue grills
  • 4 meeting rooms, a vending machine, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews say good things about the pool, helpful staff, and overall condition
Room features
All 61 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

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
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • 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 center

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.
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

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 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee (May 22 - September 06): USD 13.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspaper
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Pool access
  • Spa tub access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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

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 Jun 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge at Palmer Gulch on Jun 20, 2024 start from CA $238.6, 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 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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?

Check-out 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. Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Black Hills National Forest are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Lodge at Palmer Gulch Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 772 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 772 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 772 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 772 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 772 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here three nights for a family vacation. It was clean, the staff was very helpful, and the breakfast was standard continental with very good coffee. We loved the outdoor pool and hot tub. The kids played pickleball every day (they can "check out" paddles and balls at the front desk). There were so many activities for the family to do on site, which was nice to come back to after sight-seeing around the Black Hills. The restaurants at the campground were pretty good, too. I recommend this property and would go back there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Clean rooms. Always helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jo

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property but did not know from what I looked at that it was part of the KOA. Turned out great for trail riding in the area though. Price was a little high since there was no maid service for the rooms but the place really was nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, The Villages

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in deluxe room with a balcony overlooking the mountainside. Peaceful. Breakfast was simple but good. Fresh coffee all day. All staff was friendly and helpful. Centrally located to attractions ( 6 mi from Rushmore) and great restaurants. The room and lodge were very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, The Villages

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional staff and cleanliness. Balcony was a nice surprise. It overlooked the mountainside and was a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was, by far, the CLEANEST place I’ve ever stayed!!! The views from the deck were amazing! The hot tub was soooo awesome!!! WiFi was good for texting and some surfing but not necessarily for streaming. However, staff was very prompt to come check on it! We were there during the off season so it was super quiet and peaceful ♥️ We loved seeing all the deer and bunny rabbits!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024