I really feel lucky that I tried this YMCA on my trip from the East to the West. As you can see in…read morethe other reviews, yes, it is huge, fantastic, and the staff is sooooooo friendly! Let me explain every word I use here in details: Huge - the whole building has four stories, all YMCA! Fantastic - I did not have a chance to try the workout facility, just a glance and was shocked by the amount. What I did experience was the facility for shower. There were a hot tube, a sauna, huge bathrooms, free towels, free coffee, and you can borrow a key to lock your locker at the front desk - very considerate! They just have everything you can think of! Friendly staff - I was actually travelling, and told the staff I would like to purchase a one-day pass just to take a shower because I did not have the energy to workout in the gym after hiking whole day. (when I told the same thing to the staff in Anytime Fitness in the same city I got kicked out! Even with a pass! Residents of Rapid City, that local store of Anytime Fitness in your city is really a SHAME to that great national wide brand! I feel sorry for you that you do not have the chance to experience what a REAL Anytime Fitness provides to members in other cities. But you are so lucky that you have the best YMCA in the country! ) They even waived my one-day pass purchase because I only had less than two hours to use the gym. With that FREE pass I was honored UNEXPECTEDLY, a lady spent 20 minutes to introduce all facility they have to make me feel home, even when she knew I was just a passenger and might never be back! Thank you so much! I would like to share this experience as a traveler to Rapid City to every one who live in or visit this city and look for a good gym. Again, dear residents of Rapid City, you are unlucky because you have the worst store of the world wide brand Anytime Fitness, but you are so lucky that you have the best YMCA in this country! I have been travelling all across the country and I am qualified by my experience of both brands to conclude that. Also look at the other reviews of these two local fitness businesses, and you will find the same thing was repeated by different people.

Have been a member of the Rapid City Y for 56 years. I worked there full-time in college, taught…read moreclasses for two decades, and donated thousands of hours officiating kid's events. Have deep connections with the facility and countless member friends. A few weeks ago, I was physically assaulted by a young member, accused of something I didn't do, and came under defamatory personal attack. Despite my history and lengthy spotless usage, the Y staff did nothing. I have been passed to six different people. None have been remotely helpful. And I'm encountering difficulty getting refund on the 6 months I've paid ahead. I'm both heartbroken and disgusted. The current Y is unrecognizable with the facility I thought I knew. Leadership is unprofessional and comes off as having no actual insight into the reasons that people use the facility and choose to remain there. After 56 years, these decisions are unpleasant, but I feel completely devalued and betrayed.

We were very disappointed at our recent trip and stay here. The female staff was very rude and the…read morespot we were put on was very loud with teenagers who must have been on a camping trip. When we first arrived the staff in the office were yelling at us about where we were parked in front of the office and were making comments about other campers who had not had a reservation and others were valuing people's motor homes and what they must have cost or they weren't worth much! We had a reservation and have stayed here each year we travel west but we will no longer stay! They have let the roads in the campground go to heck and pot holes everywhere and stack people like cattle! Bathroom facilities are filthy and falling apart. If your looking for a place to stay go somewhere else. Any place would be better!

This place is a hidden gem. Honestly, if you were driving super fast and wasn't paying attention,…read moreyou'd probably miss the entrance. Luckily, sister was with me so she was able to guide to me. There are a lot of rock climbers in the area and camping here is completely FREE. There are two pad for tents but people pretty much camp whereever they like. There are hiking trails nearby and trails to climbing areas. Stayed here for a week and a half and I felt like I didn't get to explore it enough. I really didn't want to come home. No woods or fire allow so don't even bother bringing them. You might also want to consider bringing your own toilet papers too. There are toilet papers, however, so many people stop by that by midday or evening there's hardly any left. Behind the bathroom, you can scramble to the top for the perfect sunset view. I must say, my favorite climb from Wrinkle Rock is the Second Hand Rose Arete. It's bolted (sport climb) and would highly recommend it! It's fun one! This place also isnt far from the Needles, Middle Earth, Custer state park. We drove up every morning and I had a blast. Sylvan lake is gorgeous and while you're at it hike to Black Elk Peak (Harney Peak), you won't regret it! Just make sure you bring LOTS of water! Northwest from Wrinkled Rock, there's Horsethief Lake which is absolutely gorgeous. I was soo jealous of the little kids on paddleboard. Definitely stop by!

Located RIGHT outside Mount Rushmore, this climbing area has FREE camping areas. There were only…read moreabout 3 sleeping pads (about 10ft X 10ft) and they are on a first come, first serve basis. The idea is low impact camping: no fires, pit toilet, ect. We spent one night here on our way through the area and it was perfect.

Matt was our guide. He was prompt and prepared, very professional, and demonstrated his skill,…read moreknowledge and safety measures. We have two levels of skill in our group and our guide made the experience challenging and fun for us both ! We highly recommend Matt!

What a fabulous experience! Brought a group of 6 women - all first time climbers - to take a lesson…read moreat Custer State Park and we had a wonderful time. Our guides Chris and Amanda were so encouraging, patient, and knowledgeable, we felt totally safe learning to climb with them. Everything from the booking to the experience itself was easy sailing. Definitely recommend Sylvan for any of your climbing adventures!

We did the cave tour only and I was so pleasantly surprised! It's a great value for the amount of…read moreinfo and experience you see on the hour long tour. Katherine was our tour guide and did a great job! Definitely wear slip resistant shoes--you go pretty far in to the cave and it gets slippery! You do about 400 stairs so definitely not great for older folks or little kids, especially because you can't touch the cave walls when you need to steady yourself (theres handrails for the most part but not in every single spot). My 5 year old did great but I imagine younger than 4 would have a hard time and even wearing a kid in a carrier would be difficult. If you can't do a cave tour at any of the other spots nearby, this is a great alternative! Or if you have kids that want to do the other activities the park has to offer, this would be a great option while you wait for them.

Our family of 4 had an amazing time at Rush Mountain Adventure Park - we purchased ride wristbands…read moreand enjoyed several rounds of the mountain coaster, soaring eagle, and the 7-D ride. The staff could not have been friendlier, and we felt like we had good bang for our buck! I do wish they had longer hours (they were open 12-5 on the beautiful October afternoon we visited), and that the ropes course had been open (closes at the end of September, along with most things in the area).