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Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Property class: 2

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An aerial view of a campground with multiple RV and tent sites, a central building, and surrounding forested areas.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a playground, and a small building.
A restaurant with wooden walls, large windows, and tables and chairs arranged for dining.
A log cabin with a deck, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy yard.
A log cabin with a deck, a picnic table, and a fire pit.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $353
$334 nightly
$353 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a lamp, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a wooden desk, two lamps, and a mirror.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

A log cabin with a deck, a picnic table, and a fire pit.

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

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

View all photos for Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

A log cabin with a deck, a picnic table, and a fire pit.

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

View all photos for Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

A log cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding forest.

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

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, Annex Building

A log cabin with a porch and a stone wall.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Hill City

Located in Hill City, Lodge at Palmer Gulch is in a national park, a 5-minute drive from Needles Highway and 7 minutes from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. .This family-friendly hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Black Hills National Forest and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Mount Rushmore.

What's nearby

  • Needles Highway - 4 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Horse Thief Lake - 4 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 6 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Mount Rushmore - 7 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • 1880 Train - 7 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Grapes and Grinds - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chute Rooster Sports Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caboose Coffee - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

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.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 61 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a complimentary water park and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at The Peak Grill & Tap Room, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. Planning an event in Hill City? This hotel has 500 square feet (46 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Peak Grill & Tap Room - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Turtle Town - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

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

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 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

An off-leash area is available

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 10.00 per day

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 22 to September 07

Property is also known as

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At Palmer Gulch Hotel

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Lodge at Palmer Gulch Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 945 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 945 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 945 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 945 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 945 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NICE PEOPLE, GREAT LOCATION, REASONABLE PRICE
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love it up there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jelena

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The cabins are very old and outdated. Overall it was clean but definitely needs upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great accomodations & wondeful helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tera

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to vacation
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

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

10/10 Excellent

Pureza

Great place for vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got there just as everything was opening. The lodge is clean , comfortable and helpful in showing us where the outside camp kitchen was in order to grill steaks. Sleeping was a little challenging as a bus full of teenagers pulled up and basically ran up and down the halls and stairs all night. Kids will be kids. I was just wondering where are the adults. It was kinda rude and inconsiderate
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sonya

Liked: Staff & service
Nice location to local sights.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Merle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place will come here again and recommend it to all others that are going to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful from hotel to dining
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023