Sylvan Lake Tours and Activities

A mountainous landscape with a lake reflecting the sky, surrounded by dense forests and rocky outcrops.
A calm lake surrounded by large boulders and trees.
A lake surrounded by forest and rocky hills.
A large rock formation surrounded by trees and reflecting in a body of water.
A calm lake with large rock formations and trees in the background.

Things to do

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide

CA $21
per traveller
Mount Rushmore Self-Guided Audio Tour Guide
Mount Rushmore Self-guided Walking Audio Tour

Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

CA $21
per traveller
Mount Rushmore: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
From Rapid City: Mt Rushmore-Crazy Horse-CSP Wildlife Loop

From Rapid City: Mt Rushmore-Crazy Horse-CSP Wildlife Loop

CA $410
per adult
From Rapid City: Mt Rushmore-Crazy Horse-CSP Wildlife Loop
From Rapid City: Custer State Park and Needles Highway Tour

From Rapid City: Custer State Park and Needles Highway Tour

CA $410
per adult
From Rapid City: Custer State Park and Needles Highway Tour
Custer State Park Wildlife Photography Tour

Custer State Park Wildlife Photography Tour

CA $568
per adult
Custer State Park Wildlife Photography Tour
The Only Full Day - Jeep Bison Safari - W/ Lakeside Picnic Lunch

The Only Full Day - Jeep Bison Safari - W/ Lakeside Picnic Lunch

CA $1,413
per adult
The Only Full Day - Jeep Bison Safari - W/ Lakeside Picnic Lunch
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Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

Days Inn by Wyndham Rapid City

2 out of 5
Price was CA $1,102, price is now CA $992 per person
CA $992
per person
Feb 1 - Feb 5
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Rapid City (RAP)
6.8/10 (1,007 reviews)
We had to remove the smoke detector's battery. No one would come to change the battery.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2026

Foothills Inn

Foothills Inn

2.5 out of 5
Price was CA $1,215, price is now CA $1,108 per person
CA $1,108
per person
Feb 1 - Feb 5
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Rapid City (RAP)
7.8/10 Good! (1,571 reviews)
The staff was very nice and helpful. The rooms were clean.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Timber Haven Cabins

Timber Haven Cabins

3 out of 5
Price was CA $1,388, price is now CA $1,267 per person
CA $1,267
per person
Feb 1 - Feb 5
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Rapid City (RAP)
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
Great Place!

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

Stay near popular Sylvan Lake attractions

Sylvan Lake

9.4/10 (894 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sylvan Lake during your travels in Custer. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.
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Best Lodging Options Near Sylvan Lake

The Haven-Rustic Secluded Cabin

The Haven-Rustic Secluded Cabin

Custer SD
The Haven-Rustic Secluded Cabin
Secluded Stay in a Wonderful Creekside Getaway

Secluded Stay in a Wonderful Creekside Getaway

Custer SD
Secluded Stay in a Wonderful Creekside Getaway
Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond.

Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond.

Custer SD
Grandpa’s Place. Exclusive, Stunning, Private Log Home. Firepit & Pond.
Spring Creek Splendor. The Perfect Location. Private Lower Level Apartment. Fun!

Spring Creek Splendor. The Perfect Location. Private Lower Level Apartment. Fun!

Hill City SD
Spring Creek Splendor. The Perfect Location. Private Lower Level Apartment. Fun!
Tenderfoot Creek Cabin | 2 Bed, 1 Bath

Tenderfoot Creek Cabin | 2 Bed, 1 Bath

Custer SD
Tenderfoot Creek Cabin | 2 Bed, 1 Bath
Rustic Rock Haven - Horses Welcome

Rustic Rock Haven - Horses Welcome

Custer SD
Rustic Rock Haven - Horses Welcome
Cozy cabin near all the attractions in the Heart of the Hills! Pet friendly!

Cozy cabin near all the attractions in the Heart of the Hills! Pet friendly!

Custer SD
Cozy cabin near all the attractions in the Heart of the Hills! Pet friendly!
Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

2 out of 5
12620 HWY 244 Hill City SD
Lodge at Palmer Gulch
The Hynes Cabin – A Spacious Renovated 1925 Classic with Stunning Views

The Hynes Cabin – A Spacious Renovated 1925 Classic with Stunning Views

Hill City SD
The Hynes Cabin – A Spacious Renovated 1925 Classic with Stunning Views
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