Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

The Lodge at Palmer Gulch in the Black Hills welcomes families and adventurers. Relax in the sauna or spa tub, play basketball, go horseback riding, or browse on-site shops. Start with a continental breakfast; enjoy lunch and dinner at two on-site restaurants.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Gym
Breakfast included

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 20 - Sept 21

Tomorrow

Sept 21 - Sept 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Executive Cabin, 4 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Fireplace

Private outdoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dishwasher

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

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

Highlights

Deck/patio

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchenette

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

3 bedrooms

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

3 bedrooms

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Good

Highlights

Deck/patio

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dishwasher

Flat-screen TV

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

Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Hot Tub, Mountain View

Highlights

Deck/patio

Fireplace

Private outdoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dishwasher

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cots/infant beds

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

3 bedrooms

Hairdryer

Microwave

Cable channels

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

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

Visit our Hill City travel guide

12620 HWY 244, Hill City, SD, 57745

What's nearby

Needles Highway - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
Mount Rushmore - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
1880 Train - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
Prairie Berry Winery - 12 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Peak Grill And Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
‪Alpine Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min drive
‪Carver's Café - ‬10 min drive
Lost Cabin Brewery and Beer Garden

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 corner/local shop. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling, fishing and basketball at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Make sure that you enjoy lunch, dinner and children's meals at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as horse riding and volleyball. 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, along with a waterslide
Free self-parking
Bike hire, a gift shop and 4 meeting rooms
Concierge services, a banquet hall and a lift
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 61 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Baths or showers and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Free infant beds, daily housekeeping and phones

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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
In-room cot
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 centre

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.
Lift
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 lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

An off-lead 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.

Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

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

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 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lodge at Palmer Gulch on 28 Sept 2025 start from NZ$219.60, including 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 25.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Checkout 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 National Memorial. Mount Rushmore and Black Hills National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).