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Black Elk Resort Cottages and RV Park

2.5 star property
Mount Rushmore's scenic views create the perfect backdrop for this holiday park where travelers can unwind in the garden or venture to nearby natural attractions.

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Black Elk Resort Cottages and RV Park sits near Mount Rushmore, offering travelers a peaceful retreat with garden grounds, a playground, and access to a nature reserve. The helpful staff enhances the experience, while amenities include a bar and complimentary WiFi in all rooms.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Tatanka

Tatanka

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Odakota

Odakota

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron Horse, 1 queen bed, Private bathroom

Iron Horse, 1 queen bed, Private bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Northwoods, 1 queen bed, Private bathroom

Northwoods, 1 queen bed, Private bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Foxtail

Foxtail

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Wildcat

Wildcat

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Buckhorn

Buckhorn

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Garden
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Mammoth

Mammoth

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Aspen Room

Aspen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Hill City, Black Elk Resort Cottages and RV Park is in the city centre and near the airport. Crazy Horse Memorial and Jewel Cave National Monument are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Rushmore and Sylvan Lake. 1880 Train and Needles Highway are not to be missed. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and cave exploring, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Hill City. Visit our Hill City travel guide
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Map
12720 S. Highway 16, Hill City, SD, 57745

What's nearby

  • KEYSTONE, SD - JULY 4, 2019: 1880 Train in the Black Hills Central Railroad. This is a famous tourist attraction
    1880 Train
    7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Mt. Rushmore is such a quick stop on a roadtrip. I was in the park for less than fifteen minutes. It's free to get into the park, but around $11usd to park.
    Mount Rushmore
    15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Sunset on Sylvan Lake at Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota
    Custer State Park
    17 min drive - 23.5 km
  • View from the entrance road
    Crazy Horse Memorial
    23 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Prairie Berry Winery
    2 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alpine Inn
    7 min drive
  • Bumpin Buffalo Bar and Grill
    7 min drive
  • Grapes and Grinds
    9 min drive
  • 1885 Steakhouse and saloon
    7 min drive
  • Carver's Café
    17 min drive

About this property

Black Elk Resort Cottages and RV Park

Holiday park near Needles Highway
Located close to 1880 Train and Mount Rushmore, Black Elk Resort Cottages and RV Park provides a terrace, a garden and a playground. Active travellers can enjoy fishing at this holiday park. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a bar.
Other perks at this holiday park include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, a nature reserve and outdoor furniture
  • Coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Playground
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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Frequently asked questions

Is Black Elk Resort Cottages and RV Park pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Black Elk Resort Cottages and RV Park?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Elk Resort Cottages and RV Park?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Elk Resort Cottages and RV Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Black Elk Resort Cottages and RV Park located?

Located in the heart of Hill City, this holiday park is within 9 mi (15 km) of 1880 Train, Needles Highway and Mount Rushmore. Sylvan Lake and Custer State Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Reviews

Black Elk Resort Cottages and RV Park Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 238 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 303 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay. The cabin was clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. Perfect location between Hill City and Keystone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ReAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, beautiful area!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying here. Great location and great staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Pleasant staff…and stay. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A truly hidden gem in the Black hills.

The owners Justin and Ashley are amazing!!! Made us feel like family. The room was clean and comfortable. We had a wonderful relaxing stay in Wildcat cottage! The waffles and coffee for breakfast were great. Had lots of good conversations with the owners Justin and Ashley and some of the other guests in the Taproom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aspen Cabin was wonderful!

Great place to stay! Loved the taphouse on site. They offered free waffles and coffee in the morning. Had a bonfire on every night for anyone to join. Quiet and serene surroundings. Roomy cabins and so comforable! I was so pleasantly surprised. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful surroundings, clean and cozy!

Had such a great time here. Such beautiful and peaceful surroundings. Room was clean and comfortable and the hosts were friendly, helpful and very responsive. I will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable, convenient

The cabin was super clean and comfortable, in a very pretty location that's convenient to a lot of Black Hills day trips. We stayed in the off-season, so not much going on, but I imagine the taproom and community bonfire during high season would be great. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this place, from the service to the view. Also very close from restaurants and Mount Rushmore
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Cottage

The staff are wonderful! Beautiful scenery and great service, 10/10 for sure😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place

Absolutely loved the serenity of this place. Even though it was right off the highway, very little road noise. Very clean and well-stocked. We'll definitely be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great place for us to stay! The owner Justin was so nice and helpful and the gentleman that was helping was also super friendly. Quiet, nice little cabin with plenty of room for my family of 4. I would highly recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The groundskeepers, or owners not sure which were super friendly. Loved everything about this place except in my opinion the bed was super uncomfortable, but other than that I have no complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay at Black Elk Resort. The owners are so sweet and amazing. I would definitely god back! Cabins were clean and views were amazing! Love this place and my family also loved!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cozy little place. It is nice but be aware the cabins are small. Has a very neat little tap room that is quite fun. The owners are very sweet and welcoming. Very easy access to Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
wonderful resort, like new cabin, cool "tap room" check in area and convenient to all the site Mount Rushmore, Keystone and Hill City, Custer Park. Sayted with my parents and cabin was perfect with separate bedrooms, large bathroom and kitchenette and living room made for a nice stay with privacy. private parking just feet from front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was immaculate. The location was perfect with great views. The cabin we stayed in was clean and comfortable, and we had HOT water!!!! The owners treated us like family and they take such great care of the property. Unbelievable place to stay. I would highly recommend Black Elk Resort, and we can't wait to come back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in Aspen cottage for a week. The cottage was perfect for our needs. The location is perfect for all the activities in the Black Hill area. The property was very well maintained and clean. The owners provide a fun atmosphere with nightly bon fires, grilling area and tap room for gathering and conversations. We will be recommending to everyone and hope to return some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again recommend it top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lonnie

Great fo vacation stay

The was a wonderful place to stay. Great room and close to keystone for shopping and close to Mt Rushmore
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property for the location and the serenity. Perfect place for a family reunion with the accommodations. Will definitely want to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Black Elk was amazing. The cottage was clean and comfortable. The property was well kept and the staff were wonderful! I really enjoyed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025