Located in Hill City, 10 km from Mount Rushmore, Lodge at Palmer Gulch provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. The property features a sauna, evening entertainment and an ATM. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are fitted with a terrace. At Lodge at Palmer Gulch each room has bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and mini-golf at this 3-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. A business centre and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at Lodge at Palmer Gulch. Black Hills National Forest is 21 km from the hotel, while Journey Museum is 43 km away. The nearest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport, 53 km from Lodge at Palmer Gulch.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
4 single beds
and
2 extra-large double beds
and
1 bunk bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
6.3
Low score for Hill City
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See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    Canada Canada
    Nice Clean Rooms- Good Breakfast- Great Place to stay .
  • A
    Amy
    United States United States
    Lots to do around the lodge (basketball court, pickleball, pool, mini golf, corn hole)
  • Justin
    Philippines Philippines
    This is a lodge situated in a huge summer camp and RV park situated right between Hill City & Keystone. We don't have kids but the place looked like an amazing place to bring them in the summer with a tremendous amount of facilities and...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • The Peak Grill & Taproom
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • The Prospector Tent
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern

Facilities of Lodge at Palmer Gulch
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
  • Live music/performance
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Water park
  • Evening entertainment
  • Mini golf
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Table tennis
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Water slide
  • Public Bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Lodge at Palmer Gulch takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
US$10 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Discover Lodge at Palmer Gulch accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurants in this property are only open from May 15th until September 30th.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Lodge at Palmer Gulch

  • Yes, Lodge at Palmer Gulch is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Lodge at Palmer Gulch is 3 miles from the centre of Hill City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Lodge at Palmer Gulch offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Table tennis
    • Fishing
    • Mini golf
    • Water park
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/performance
    • Fitness
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Public Bath
    • Movie nights
    • Bingo
    • Swimming Pool

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Lodge at Palmer Gulch is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Lodge at Palmer Gulch include:

    • Double
    • Villa
    • Bungalow

  • Lodge at Palmer Gulch has 2 restaurants:

    • The Peak Grill & Taproom
    • The Prospector Tent

  • The prices at Lodge at Palmer Gulch may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Lodge at Palmer Gulch on this page.