Maybe not worth $12 per person. Hike includes use of map. Trail is pleasant and easy although…read moremarkers are weathered and neglected. Many petrified logs readily visible. Good vistas of surrounding area. Before the hike we were shown a recently produced TV video which starts out with a science-based explanation of petrification. It then spends far more time on an alternative and self-described "better" explanation, ie the cause being the biblical flood of Noah's Ark six thousand years ago. The museum is old and has many interesting rocks, fossils, etc, with science-based descriptions and timelines. Probably a recent addition is a biblical flood based timeline. There is a wide assortment of attractive minerals, etc for sale at quite reasonable prices.

This is a "mom & pop" run business. I went as a walk in…read morevisitor just for the petrified forest. The way the place is structured so that, you visit the gift shop first and pay for the entry. All the products appropriately relate to the rocks. Then you enter a movie room for an 18 minute movie...but I skipped the movie. Next I visited the museum. It is obviously built by a very gifted hobbyist. It would take days to truly examine every rock. It is very well organized and made with the viewer in mind. Then you exit to the head of the trail. The trail begins with a set of steps going down. You are provided with a laminated map that shows where the trail goes in which direction. Due to my physical disabilities, I followed the trail backwards over a wooden bridge. I saw the last piece of large petrified wood, number 25, and traveled in up to number 20. There is a rock shop at the end of the trail. There are a lot of options to buy things but prices are actually reasonable. The owners are very trusting, helpful and upfront about everything.

I have rented a few times here and staff is very knowledgeable, thorough and helpful. The lodging…read morehas been a very reasonable price in Deadwood and clean rooms. They have regular bikes, but we rented ebikes since well the Black Hills are actually hilly! They even offer a shuttle service instead of riding out and back. Very convenient. We chose to be dropped off and rode back. When we rented snowmobiles on a different trip here they worked great and trails were beautiful with the pines covered in fresh snow. Trails are marked at every intersection "you are here" that you really don't even need a paper map. Highly recommend.

Room rentals are reasonable and allot cheaper than in downtown Deadwood…read more Very convenient to Deadwood and Lead. The people are friendly Scott, Mike, and Michelle to name a few. Short drive to Mt. Rushmore and Needles road etc.. Smaller rooms but what else do you need???? Clean and neat - common area for heating up food and eating etc. We did not rent the 4-wheelers but, it seemed to be very popular! Everyone there was friendly and helpful with suggestions on what to do and where to go in the area! That is everyone except Mike!! ; ) Just kidding Mike was fun as well!

Whistler Gulch is truly one of Deadwood's hidden gems. We've stayed here for many years and…read morehonestly wouldn't consider camping anywhere else. The campground is beautifully tucked between the walls of a scenic gulch, surrounded by greenery and wildlife--including a little black bunny that seems to call the campground home. It's incredibly clean, organized, well managed, and paved throughout, which we especially appreciate because it keeps the dust off our RV and vehicles. You can see the thoughtful care everywhere. All RV sites have full hookups, trash is picked up right from your campsite, and there's a basketball court, yard games, and a clean pool and pool deck--perfect after a hot day of sightseeing. There are also tent sites with water and electricity, as well as cabins, so there's something for everyone. The staff is outstanding--friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help. The charming log cabin office has a comfortable lounge area and basic camping supplies for anything you may have forgotten. Another great feature is the Deadwood trolley, which stops at the campground about every 20 minutes. For only $2, you can ride downtown and enjoy the restaurants, bars, shops, museums, and attractions without worrying about driving or parking. After all these years, we continue to be impressed by how much care goes into Whistler Gulch. It's beautiful, convenient, welcoming, and has helped us create many wonderful memories in Deadwood. We highly recommend it and wouldn't stay anywhere else.

Three stars?!? WTHeck! There must be some mistake here because we are seasoned RV folks and this…read morecampground is amongst the very best! Ample room in the spots, a great pool and laundry room, nestled in between two peaks so the stars shine bright and they can accommodate everything from super long to popping a dang tent! Everyone in the office is soooo nice, I'm talkin to you Robin, Tammy and Linda! There's a really friendly man who rolls around in the golf cart too but I don't know his name. Communicative, helpful and making sure everyone is enjoying themselves is what this place is all about.... Also, this location is perfect to enjoy the rally (or whatever event is happening) in either Deadwood or Sturgis but not you're be stuck in the chaos. It's nice and quiet. We've met some great friends camping here though. People walking their dogs or just taking a stroll will stop by if you give them a smile, and I really like that. This is one of those reviews I hope works out well for the establishment but doesn't make it harder for me to get in...... that has happened lol Totally worth the risk though..... it's a great place to vacation so I had to share!

It's a campground that happens to have a restaurant. Super fun fishing for your own trout to eat. I…read morewent right as they were opening. Staff was super friendly. Overall it was a great experience and the food was delicious, the only thing is that there is no hot sauce or salsa. LOL

I attended the Sturgis motorcycle rally 5 times, 3 times in various motel/hotel/campground and…read moretwice at the Fish'n'Fry. ... and I must say this is my favorite place to stay at! The surroundings, setting, vibe, atmosphere, a true mountain campground & resort with over friendly owners, staff (always here to help!) and tenants! Good food, clean bathrooms, nice laundry rooms, beautiful tent sites, a river runs through the campground. There is also a heated swimming pool. This place is quiet at night so you can enjoy your rides during the day. You can just stop by to fish a trout an they'll prepare it for you. Nice crispy trout with a cold one, exactly what I need during my vacations. Best value for money accommodation during the Sturgis rally. There are also cabins for rent on site. I'll go there again...soon! (make sure you book like 10 months in advance...)

Shay was the best bartender ever! We had a great experience! Will definitely be coming back!read more

Great location, awesome local family that owns and operates the campground. I had prepaid a 12…read morenight stay, came in 2 days early and they didn't charge me any extra, what a wonderful way to start a Sturgis vacation. They are really nice people, always making you feel like family and taking care of any needs you may have, I think I have found my annual trip place to stay.

I love this place. Family and dog friendly! Nice paved spots. Very well kept, staff at the front…read morewas knowledgeable and friendly. Especially kind to children. Definitely an RV resort, great prices too.

We loved our week long stay here. The staff is helpful and even offers dog walking. Campground is…read morespacious with a split size dog park.

The worst campsite ever been too. The owners were never around. They didn't take care of the pipes…read morein the winter and when pipes froze by their fault, they blamed us. We were there leas then two weeks and they over charged us a lot charged us $1400. Said they would reimburse us the money but never did. The worst place ever to be!

Cabin was so dirty,slept on top of comforter,but it was dirty.No hot water,faucet didn't work,tv…read moredidn't work.If you needed more towels you had to pay $3.00.that is ridiculous. The smoke alarm was sitting on table no battery.!.I do not recommend!!

Enjoying our stay at Lamphere Ranch. We came in the week before the Rally - not busy & not crazy…read more Nice size pull through RV lots, friendly staff, close to Sturgis but quiet. Only complaint was in check-in process. But staff quickly figured it out & we moved sites.

Excellent lodging during the Sturgis rally 2016, plan to utilize this same campground in 2017…read more Extremely nice staff, very accommodating, and clean area. It wasn't too loud at night but you were still able to enjoy yourself. The bathrooms/showers/primp area for the woman's was wonderful and really threw me off. I was expecting it to be a little rough but I felt right at home and loved being able to get clean after a ride each day. The small restaurant has good breakfast and great snacks throughout the day. Their small store has almost anything to accommodate you too. It's a convenient location near the Beaver Bar, a bus stop is nearby to take you into town if you plan to drink responsibly and not ride. I would definitely recommend this place!