Lodges Near Deadwood, South Dakota

Suffering from a sluggish economy in the 1980s, the residents of Deadwood petitioned the South Dakota state government to allow gambling within city limits. Two decades later, Deadwood is a booming, revitalized gambling town full of Old West charm and surrounded by historical landmarks and scenic views. Located in the Black Hills, Deadwood marks the gateway to the Old West and to the fun-filled adventure of life in the mountains.

The Lodge at Deadwood

Built in a hilltop meadow surrounded by pine forest, the Lodge at Deadwood boasts a Las Vegas-style casino with poker and blackjack tables and more than 260 slot machines. Just around the corner from Deadwood, the lodge offers 140 guestrooms, conference rooms for groups between 10 and 1,700, and an indoor water park for the kids. Special seasonal rates are available.

The Lodge at Deadwood
100 Pine Crest Lane
Box 320
Deadwood, SD 57732
(877) 393-5634
deadwoodlodge.com

Terry Peak Lodge

To locals, Terry Peak Lodge is synonymous with skiing. Just minutes from the region's ski slopes at Deer Mountain, the lodge provides luxury and views combined with an ideal location. During the warmer months, enjoy hiking, golfing, fishing and mountain biking. Ten minutes from the restaurants and slot machines of Deadwood, the lodge offers 17 one and two-bedroom minicondos, an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, sun deck, and snack bar.

Terry Peak Lodge
HCR 37 Box 917
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 584-2723
(888) 584-2723
terrypeaklodge.com

Spearfish Canyon Lodge

Nestled within a canyon that Frank Lloyd Wright once described as more miraculous than the Grand Canyon, the Spearfish Canyon Lodge is a destination for any season. Ornamented with fireplaces and leather furniture, the lodge houses 54 suites with king or queen beds, an outdoor hot tub and two full-service meeting rooms. Diners enjoy the hospitality and fine cuisine of the Latchstring Restaurant, and the cozy Roughlock Lounge provides a charming view of the surrounding forest.

10619 Roughlock Falls Road
Lead, SD 57754
(605) 584-3435
(877) 975-6343
spfcanyon.com

Rimrock Lodge

With seven cabins and a single full-furnished apartment, Rimrock Lodge is the oldest continuously operated lodge in the region. Tucked into Spearfish Canyon just a few miles from Deadwood, Rimrock Lodge is surrounding by opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, bird watching, snowmobiling and skiing. The lodge's roomy deck provides an ideal place to relax and sip Rim Rock coffee after an adventure-filled day.

Rimrock Lodge
Highway 14A
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 642-3192
rimrocklodge.com

Article Written By Skyler Springsteen

Skyler Springsteen began writing for websites such as eHow and Trails Travel while living in Peru in 2009. She is a 2008 summa cum laude graduate of the University of Wyoming, where she studied journalism and Spanish. She recently began a Master of Philosophy program in historical studies at the University of Cambridge.

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