Excellent campground! We stayed in our tent and later in the cabins. The staff here is absolutely…read moreamazing!

We ended up staying here after having THE WORST time at the rapid city/blackhills KOA…read more This place was soooo much better. The staff was phenomenal and we had an awesome overlooking view of Rapid City. Sarah I believe her name was (the Capricorn lol) was so attentive, nice, and actually listens to the customers. There is onsite laundry, bathhouses, a pool, and recently remodeled office. It was quiet and peaceful and had a great rest of our time in Rapid City.

Check in with smooth beds were nice and comfortable. Cabin was stacked and presented as mentioned…read more Had a very homie feel. Will return again.

My family just spent the last six days staying in the two-bedroom cabin at Lake Park Campground. It…read morewas perfect for our family of four. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen, fridge and stove allowed us to prepare meals (we didn't use the grill outside but would have if we weren't touring so much). We appreciated the TV with cable, the "living room area" and the covered porch area where my wife sat out and had her coffee each morning. This spot was perfect for day trips to Custer State Park, The Mammoth Site, Mount Rushmore, Deadwood and so many others. The only minor issue we experienced was that we came during an unprecedented heat wave, and there's one air conditioner for the whole unit. They do provide fans, but this meant we couldn't close doors at night without rooms getting warm. All pretty minor and not something that would matter during normal seasonal temps. We'd definitely recommend this place. It is very affordable and provides plenty of room for your family.

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!

Me and my friends were in desperate need of a place to stay, we stopped by in here and the owner…read moreTerry was the sweetest and helped us out so much. The cabins are small but very cute and air conditioned. There is toilets and very clean and private showering spots. There is free washer and drying machines !! There is an RV hookup spot and lots of room for those. Super affordable and nice for what you get. Awesome spot to stay at for a cozy night. The owner is absolutely amazing. Me and my friends love her.

This campground was originally established to only be open during the Sturgis motorcycle rally. Now…read morewith a new owner, Terri is working to make it a full-time campground. I would expect this rating to improve as the improvements to the facility continue. We stayed for a week and would certainly come back if we find ourselves in the area. As it stands, here are some pros and cons: PROS- The location is beautiful and very peaceful with great night skies. It's out of town but not too far out to access stores and restaurants. There are quite a few full hook up sites, but for those who only get into an electric and water site, the shower houses are nice. We came late in the season so they needed a little cleaning and maintenance, but they have good water pressure and plenty of hot water. The laundry facilities are free. The machines are a little tired, but you can't beat free! Over the air TV reception is good. We got 15 to 20 channels including the four major networks. The owner, Terri, is very accommodating and wants to make this an inviting facility. CONS- The full hook up sites back up to a road. This was not a big deal for us and the road is not very busy, especially overnight. The water pressure is pretty low and variable. The sites are currently all grass and have no fire ring or picnic table. There is no Wi-Fi. (In our experience, even the places that advertise Wi-Fi still don't have it...). However, we have Verizon cell service and got four bars of signal.

We had a great experience. There are just 5 sites. One guest was staying for months. Two spaces had…read morefifth wheels that seemed like they were empty. Not sure if they're available for staying in? The sites are close together but well laid out, with good texture of rock for the base, and electrical and water hookups. You need to back in. There is a large grassy area with a few places to sit, including a picnic bench. The host, Rachel, was very friendly and super responsive to texts. Some pictures I saw showed a covered seating area, but that was off limits to guests. No dump station, but I believe Rachel mentioned someone who can come out and empty tanks at no cost. You'll want to confirm that. We took our RV to another place to empty it.

Located directly across Fish'n'Fry campground where I usually stay during Sturgis motorcycle rally,…read morethis gas station (the general store section) offers some great service for their own campground: fresh brewed coffee as early as 7am, now a (warm) breakfast booth, some *amazing*, local beef jerky, liquor/wines/beers and souvenirs. I like hanging around in the morning and make new friends in this place. It's convenient, clean and the (young) staff very friendly. During the rally the parking is packed with cool vendors. They also don't gouge the gas price. Make sure you stop say hi and check all the stuffed trophies.

This is the second time staying at Steel Wheel. We always opt for the camping cabins. Soooo nice…read more All the amenities of a camping cabin in comfort and style. Their small cabins have no running water however the bathrooms are only steps away. The bathroom building has showers and laundry available and they keep them squeaky clean. Very nice amenities. The cabins themselves come with AC, heat, Cable TV, microwave and mini fridge. Each cabin also has a provided picnic table, fire pit and BBQ pit. We brought our own propane cooktop and pop up shade. Both are not a necessity. The General store and gas station were super convenient and vendors fill the parking lot at rally time. The store has almost everything you might need while camping. The jerky and gourmet pickle selection was awesome! We also enjoyed the dried fruit. All available at the general store. Another great stay at a high class camping lodge!!! Be sure to check them out!!!

We loved our stay here! The location was absolutely perfect- easy driving distance to mount…read moreRushmore and all of the hiking along needles highway. The beds were comfortable and the rooms were quiet. Everyone there was so friendly and helpful too! There was even included breakfast with coffee and tea, as well as yummy donuts, pastries, bagels, toast, and oatmeal. Sitting out on the deck in the mornings with our breakfast was a great way to start the day

Customer Service: 5 Location: 5…read moreParking: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Reservations: 5 Comfort: 5 This was an excellent stay a few months ago while we was visiting the national attractions. This lodge was a family operated, cozy rooms, wood-paneled walls, with all the comforts of other hotels (microwave, microfrig, free wifi, cable TV, pool, free breakfast, parking, and outdoor fire pits. This mountain lodge is situated off highway 16 in Hill City, SD. It's conveniently located within 10 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. I'd highly recommend this place to coworkers, friends, and family members!!! We really enjoyed our stay and I'm pretty confident that we would return for another visit at this lodging location!!!!

We've stayed here many times and always have had a great experience! Easy to make reservations,…read moreeasy gate access (commercial gate) everyone is so nice and accommodating.

Very nice base, campground and customer service. I was there during Sturgis. I had extend my time…read moredue to unforeseen circumstances. The camp ground is located near the fuel station mart, very convenient. I will be back and will call well in advance to get the great pull through site with full hook ups. I have a 29' Toyhauler. Simple camping etiquette, obey the base rules, clean up after yourself, be nice to others.