My family of five stayed at Creekside Country Resort in mid-August, 2019. It was a very…read morecomfortable and clean place to stay. My seven year old son was thrilled to have his "own space" in the loft area. The loft was equipped with a sleeping mat, bedding, TV, a fan, and a couple of bean bags. It was the perfect area for him to have. My husband and I had the master bedroom, and each of our daughters had their own bed/space with the second bedroom and the pull out couch in the living room where a room divider could be pulled for some privacy. The fact that we all had our own space, two bathrooms, and an outdoor space available to us made it far better than a hotel room. The cabin was very clean and stocked with all the basics you could need, like dishes, glasses, cookware, coffee maker, toaster, stove/oven, fridge, microwave, etc. The cabin also had a nice little deck, a picnic table off the deck and a BBQ grill. My son loved The Fun Zone, and the girls and I enjoyed sitting along the creek. For us, there was no cell service in the area and the resort does not have WiFi, so be prepared for that fact. The location is close to many conveniences and tourist sites in the BlackHills. If you are looking for something extremely fancy or luxury, then this place is not for you. However, if you are looking for something comfortable, convenient, and clean that provides a little something more as far as space and peaceful outdoor living, then you will enjoy your stay here. My family and I sure did. We will definitely plan to stay here the next time we are in the BlackHills.

This is a great location it is right by US 16 and it is right as you come into black hills I should…read moresay Hill city so you still are outside in the nature but within five minutes you can be in the city buying groceries I do just want to point out one thing there's absolutely no more Internet service or at least there wasn't for me or the other for providers in the cabinet stayed with us otherwise everything else was amazing the spacing between the cabins was a lot and the pone treese that war around the cabinets give you plenty of privacy definitely Has an AC unit in one of the bedrooms but it does get pretty cold at night in the hills anyways so you can manage

We had spent the morning observing bison in the southern part of the park, and we were getting…read morehungry. We were in the vicinity of the Blue Bell Lodge, so decided to give it a try. We were driving a rental car, that had a wonky license plate that was hanging on by one screw. As we walked in the restaurant manager had noticed our license plate, and offered to help us fix it when we were finished. He then sat us in a partially full dining room, which is beautifully decorated. I went with the bison chili, and it was super tasty! For me, it was a little bit on the spicy side, but I know for a lot of people they would love it that way. I asked for a side of cornbread, as I had just ordered a cup of the chili, not the main chili meal, and they were very gracious and brought one out. The cornbread was also super delicious! As we finished our meal, it had started to rain. The manager stood by his offer to help us with the license plate, and met us just up the road a bit at a place where the maintenance supervisor's truck was located so that he could get us a zip tie to fix our license plate. It was such a nice gesture, and we appreciated that he went out of his way to help us. We would highly recommend the Blue Bell Lodge!

Lovely rustic lodge setting and our server Victor was wonderful. We ordered steak and the Schnitzel…read moreand both dishes were delicious. They do offer a wide range of beers and cocktails and even have outdoor dining available.

Riders beware before you book READ THIS!…read more We booked this spot based on the website stating "trail access" . I ended up calling due to questions around the permit needed to access trails. I was told to purchase one in town at the Conoco or somewhere else that sells them, ok fine no problem any other places that sell them?? Silence on the phone....crickets...ok ...then I asked about the trail access, hoping to get a site close to it because we have a side by side and I was told, and I quote "oh that trail is very small ", ok, how do we access the the other trails, "I am not sure you would have to call and find out ", really, you don't know the trail system but advertise trail access and have utv/atv pictures plastered on your website. Frustrating. When I said let me speak with my husband we may cancel if we can't access the trails, response was "ok"....huh?!? I mean, your not even going to ask me how you can help or get me a number or I mean just anything helpful? NOPE! She then went on about possible snow at the tree line and that we most likely couldn't ride, but to call and find out, nothing provided to help me find this out! How do you NOT know this, you have trail access? So again, why doesn't it say "seasonal" trail access or a disclaimer to verify trail access with maybe a link or something....anything!?? She then tells me, your UTV has to be licensed, street legal to ride the road to the other trails, but still doesn't know where they are but most likely closed. Small trail map on thier website but when I asked about this trail, wasn't sure if that was a trailhead or the small one she told me about, frustrating. Now, I fully understand, the person who was speaking to me, who was very nice and very pleasant, could be wrong or not understand trails, but for $65 dollars a night and a permit fee on a "hope" to ride, just no. I feel the website is misleading, staff not informed about trail system, SMH. Now, on the site they have a small trail map, is that the trail they are referring to the is small or is this a trail head, is there another trail, THEY HAD NO CLUE. I am aware that as a rider you have to do research, ultimately it's up to us to find trail maps, know the laws etc...but don't advertise trail access and you can't tell me where, how to access, how far is the trail, is it open.....basic questions, should have answers. We have been on a ton of trails, ORV parks, traveling through the US riding and each place provided so much more information, extremely helpful. We canceled at this Campsite due to lack of help or information. Booked today at 9:50am, called with questions then decided to cancel at 12:30pm same-day, still charged $25 dollars to cancel, I understand about covering cost and time, but honestly your staff is not well informed to help riders feel confident in booking/staying.

The workers were friendly. The facilities were well-maintained. The bathrooms are super clean and…read morehome-like. They are using best practices to avoid the spread of Corona virus. It is walking distance to: gas station, Dollar General, train museum/ride, post office, shops, and restaurants. It is about a 10 minute drive to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument. In any direction you go, you'll find signs to mark hiking trails. It is literally on the Mickelson Trail. It is also 15-60 minutes from other cities/towns that have attractions.

Very friendly staff and cute clean rooms. We stayed in a studio cabin. Small but perfect for our…read moreneeds. Nice and quiet and plenty of walking and hiking trails. Manager was very helpful with suggestions for dining and other activities. We'd stay here again.

Stayed in the motel and it was great. Right on the…read moretrout-filled Canyon Lake. Room was neat and clean with comfy beds. Even had a two burner stove! Fridge was nice and there are propane grills outside if you'd like to cook. Very friendly staff, I loved it here.

Nice quaint campground just north of Hot Springs, SD. We have a 39 foot travel trailer, and there…read morewas plenty of room for it and the truck within the pull in camp sites. First, the hospitality and management are down to earth. Very friendly and were able to answer all our questions. They have a small store with some basics.. mustard, ketchup, and beer to name a few items. Very friendly. Second, the campsite was very reasonable considering full hookups and pull through. The campsites do share water, meaning one main water faucet that is split between two campsites. The pressure isn't a problem at all. Our problem was that my camper's water was on the front left of the camper. Given the sharing, my original 20 or so foot water hose couldn't reach. Our fault for not having an extension, but we ended up having to park the other way with the camper to hook up the water. Bottom line: we are newbie campers, so just make sure you have an extension. Lesson learned. They do have a cool little lake/pond that offers fishing and swimming as well as boat rentals. Water is clear and they have it sectioned off to prevent swimming too deep. Finally, you are within 5 or so minutes of Cold Brook Reservoir, an Army Corp of Engineers recreation area. They have a super nice beach, and facilities there. You are also within minutes of the cool little town of Hot Springs. If you are looking for a cool and out of the way campground with all the amenities, check this place out!

This is a hidden gem! Wow I was so impressed with the grounds, the Rv hook up and the lake. I kept…read morecontinuing my stay it was so great. There is a lot of unique things to do in the town of hot springs. I enjoyed the camp ground having walking trails. Every evening I was able to sit on the hill in a quiet and peaceful place to meditate. The lake is super clear and feels amazing, I felt like the water was healing. There is water sports activities to rent. There is cute cabins if you don't have an RV. There is laundry and a store to get things you need. My dogs loved going walking around the lake and the trails. I felt like I was in a high end resort with all the amenities. The price is rather cheap for what all your getting. The views and the environment are very peaceful! If your looking for a place in the black hills this is one that is worth the drive from the parks and gives you so much serenity.

If you're visiting Mount Rushmore and looking for a place to eat before or after your visit, I…read morecan't say enough about the Powder House restaurant. It is a must stop. Service was really good from the time I called to be added to the waitlist to our hostess all the way to our server. The food came out at a reasonable time. Ordered: -Kids spaghetti -Kids cheeseburger and fries -Ribeye- a little chewier but still a great cut. -Prime rib made perfectly very flavorful I was super surprise and highly recommend prime rib if you are a prime rib fan. It comes with two sides which I got to pay extra and ordered the garlic fries. Overall, I highly recommend stopping by here to dine. I have no complaints whatsoever. It was actually the best meal I have had during my visit to this state. When my sister in law recommended this spot, I did not think that I would have enjoyed it as much as I did. Just because there is not much food options in the area and I didn't think that this spot could produce really good food since I am from California and am a foodie. And well Powder House is kinda in the middle of no where. Well, 2 thumbs up from this Yelper. Add this spot to your bookmark and make sure you go! Tips: -Call ahead to be added to their waitlist. -Indoor seating only -Alcohol served here -They have a kids menu -They have their own private parking lot -Credit card accepted -They do charge for splitting plate of eight dollars. -Restroom available. -Very laidback casual atmosphere.

Restaurant on site at the motel. Small cabins close to Mount Rushmore. We got both dinner and…read morebreakfast while staying there. The mashed potatoes were so good! The country fried steak is one of the best ones my husband's said he's had. Our waitress for dinner could have been better with checking on us. Breakfast came fast but our waitress was good. Feels like a lodge in the dinning area.

In the heart of the Badlands you'll find Buffalo Ridge Camp resort where you can go from rustic…read moretent camping, teepee camping, cabins, trailers and the ultimate in glamping camping with the ultimate in RV's. This trip was a boys trip and getting back to basics. We tent camped and occupied campsite #1 that offered the shade of a lone needled tree and a fire pit. The site was clean and well manicured with a good distance away from other campers. Two pools, one for adults, the other children and a hot tub. Ten shower/restrooms that have laundry and a station outside for washing dishes. Overall a very nice campground. My only critique is a little more attention to the restrooms as the garbage was often overflowing. I truly appreciate when a business responds to a review/critique and takes steps measures to make things better. For that, I'm adding a star .

Oh my goodness!! This resort is amazing. All the facilities are spotless and the staff is great…read more Would Highly recommend this spot to camp and enjoy the outdoors.

Never been to a KOA Resort Campground before. This place has it all. Horse rides, atv rides,…read morefishing pond, cookout pavilion, outdoor movies theater, water slide, cavins, tents, bike rentals, showers, laudry, stores, ice cream shops, restaurants,bars and so much more!!

Rooms are disgusting. Found dog poop under the TV stand. Who knows how long it has been there. The…read moreunder side of the ice container doesn't look like it's been cleaned in years. Good luck finding hot water for your shower. When it does get warm, it's scalding. Definitely NOT worth what you pay for, as far as lodging. The amenities of this campground are pretty nice. Lodge definitely needs some work. Maybe better "help". It looks like they turn summer camp kids loose to do the cleaning. Definitely need to raise the bar if they're going to have a lodge at the campground.

If you're looking for a no thrills kind of a campground this would be it. I have to also mention…read moreall of the speed bumps (7) are ridiculous considering how you only have one row of spots for an RV/campers. There are 3 big speed bumps in the main entrance and 4 smaller speed bumps. Maybe instead of that many speed bumps, a pool would have been wonderful. In a positive note your Wi-Fi was great, it was on the same road as Mt Rushmore Monument, it was close to the city's shopping area.

Do not stay at this place. they are greedy and only want your money…read more my husband made reservations there as a surprise for me. a day later he had a stroke. I called holy smoke resort to cancel the reservation 3 days after he made it. the reservation date was July 24 of this year. some 7 weeks from now. they kept $50.00 for the trouble of canceling the reservation even after I explained why we had to cancel. then I started reading some of the reviews and discovered that any review that gave a complaint or had a problem was discounted by management as if it were the customers fault.