Jacqlyn's guidebook
Fishing/Kayaking
Nearby lakes to fish, kayak or swim in!
7.6 miles
Horse Thief Lake, the closest lake to us, is in Pennington County, South Dakota. It is approximately two miles northwest of Mount Rushmore, the closest lake to the monument. The lake's name is derived from the fact a gang of horse thieves operated their. It has walking paths, great fishing and it's a fun spot to kayak.
Horse Thief Lake Road
Horse Thief Lake Road7.6 miles
Horse Thief Lake, the closest lake to us, is in Pennington County, South Dakota. It is approximately two miles northwest of Mount Rushmore, the closest lake to the monument. The lake's name is derived from the fact a gang of horse thieves operated their. It has walking paths, great fishing and it's a fun spot to kayak.
21 miles from the Triple R Ranch
Pactola Reservoir is located 15 miles west of Rapid City. It is the largest and deepest reservoir in the Black Hills National Forest, boasting 14 miles of shoreline and 150 foot depths on 800 acres. The Bureau of Reclamation manages the dam and water. Record lake trout are caught each year. Large brown trout are caught in Rapid Creek above and below the reservoir. Facilities include a full service marina with seasonal, monthly and daily slips, gasoline, oil, groceries, food service, shower and laundry. Forest facilities include a, swim beach, picnic areas, two boat launches, a paved accessible trail, day use trails and portions of both the Centennial and Deerfield trails. Fly fishing below the spillway is exceptional. A National Forest visitor center on the south side of the dam is open seasonally and provides visitors with information about the building of the dam and forest management
Pactola Lake, West Pennington, SD 57702, Verenigde Staten
21 miles from the Triple R Ranch
Pactola Reservoir is located 15 miles west of Rapid City. It is the largest and deepest reservoir in the Black Hills National Forest, boasting 14 miles of shoreline and 150 foot depths on 800 acres. The Bureau of Reclamation manages the dam and water. Record lake trout are caught each year. Large brown trout are caught in Rapid Creek above and below the reservoir. Facilities include a full service marina with seasonal, monthly and daily slips, gasoline, oil, groceries, food service, shower and laundry. Forest facilities include a, swim beach, picnic areas, two boat launches, a paved accessible trail, day use trails and portions of both the Centennial and Deerfield trails. Fly fishing below the spillway is exceptional. A National Forest visitor center on the south side of the dam is open seasonally and provides visitors with information about the building of the dam and forest management
13 miles
Sheridan Lake is located in the Black Hills National Forest of western South Dakota. The lake is just shy of 400 acres and offers many recreational possibilities. There are two swimming beaches, a marina, plenty of fishing, picnic areas, hiking and more. The lake was created in 1939 as a recreational lake by the Civilian Conservation Corps
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Sheridan Lake
13 miles
Sheridan Lake is located in the Black Hills National Forest of western South Dakota. The lake is just shy of 400 acres and offers many recreational possibilities. There are two swimming beaches, a marina, plenty of fishing, picnic areas, hiking and more. The lake was created in 1939 as a recreational lake by the Civilian Conservation Corps
Food scene
Located in Hill City, 14 miles away. Experience award-winning South Dakota wines in a fun and relaxed setting. Free wine tastings with a brewery right next door. Menu items including gluten-free, vegetarian and kids' options. Patio seating with beautiful views of Black Elk Peak.
What I love about this place, you can sample the wine for FREE!!! The place is family friendly although it is truly more suited for adults! Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, Red Ass Rhubarb and Gold Digger are my personal favorites. Disclaimer, I tend to favor a sweeter wine.
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Prairie Berry Winery
23837 US-385Located in Hill City, 14 miles away. Experience award-winning South Dakota wines in a fun and relaxed setting. Free wine tastings with a brewery right next door. Menu items including gluten-free, vegetarian and kids' options. Patio seating with beautiful views of Black Elk Peak.
What I love about this place, you can sample the wine for FREE!!! The place is family friendly although it is truly more suited for adults! Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, Red Ass Rhubarb and Gold Digger are my personal favorites. Disclaimer, I tend to favor a sweeter wine.
3.8 miles
Good food with a unique menu. Located on the edge of Keystone. Reservations Recommended.
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Powder House
24125 US-16A3.8 miles
Good food with a unique menu. Located on the edge of Keystone. Reservations Recommended.
Located in Hill City. Great food! Lunch is a unique German menu and supper is Steak or Kaes Spaetzle Primavera ..... They have AMAZING desserts! They do not except credit cards.
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Alpine Inn
133 Main StreetLocated in Hill City. Great food! Lunch is a unique German menu and supper is Steak or Kaes Spaetzle Primavera ..... They have AMAZING desserts! They do not except credit cards.
Located in Hill City, adjacent to Prairie Berry Winery with views of Black Elk Peak, Miner Brewing Company features year-round favorites and seasonal features.
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Miner Brewing Company
23845 US-385Located in Hill City, adjacent to Prairie Berry Winery with views of Black Elk Peak, Miner Brewing Company features year-round favorites and seasonal features.
Sightseeing
83 mile drive to Pinnacles Entrance Station---
Badlands National Park dramatic landscapes span layered rock formations, steep canyons and towering spires. Bison, bighorn sheep and prairie dogs inhabit its sprawling grasslands. The Badlands Loop Road (Highway 240) winds past scenic lookouts. Several trails begin near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. The Fossil Exhibit Trail is a boardwalk with displays on fossils uncovered in the park.
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Nationaal Park Badlands
83 mile drive to Pinnacles Entrance Station---
Badlands National Park dramatic landscapes span layered rock formations, steep canyons and towering spires. Bison, bighorn sheep and prairie dogs inhabit its sprawling grasslands. The Badlands Loop Road (Highway 240) winds past scenic lookouts. Several trails begin near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center. The Fossil Exhibit Trail is a boardwalk with displays on fossils uncovered in the park.
Approximately a 24 mile drive to the loop from Keystone.
This 18 mile loop is your chance to see a variety of different wildlife in their natural habitat. You may see bison (buffalo), pronghorn sheep, deer, elk, coyotes, eagles, hawks, and a variety of other birds. The Bison are the main spectacle and with the large herd, chances are pretty good you will see some. There is also a small group of wild burros that are pretty popular with the crowds, and there are several prairie dog villages throughout the loop. Your best chances to see Buffalo are in the mornings when it is cool or in the evenings.
Wildlife Loop Rd, East Custer, SD, Verenigde Staten
Approximately a 24 mile drive to the loop from Keystone.
This 18 mile loop is your chance to see a variety of different wildlife in their natural habitat. You may see bison (buffalo), pronghorn sheep, deer, elk, coyotes, eagles, hawks, and a variety of other birds. The Bison are the main spectacle and with the large herd, chances are pretty good you will see some. There is also a small group of wild burros that are pretty popular with the crowds, and there are several prairie dog villages throughout the loop. Your best chances to see Buffalo are in the mornings when it is cool or in the evenings.
4.2 miles away.
America's Shrine of Democracy, Mount Rushmore National Memorial features the 60-foot faces of four great American presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, respectively. These four U.S. Presidents represent the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country.
Open year-round, the park includes a half-mile walking trail, museum, visitors center, gift shop and dining room.
In the summer there is a lighting ceremony at dusk at the amphitheater.
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Mount Rushmore
13000 South Dakota 2444.2 miles away.
America's Shrine of Democracy, Mount Rushmore National Memorial features the 60-foot faces of four great American presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, respectively. These four U.S. Presidents represent the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country.
Open year-round, the park includes a half-mile walking trail, museum, visitors center, gift shop and dining room.
In the summer there is a lighting ceremony at dusk at the amphitheater.
22 Miles near Custer, SD
The Mission of Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation is to protect and preserve the culture, tradition and living heritage of the North American Indians. The Foundation demonstrates its commitment to this endeavor by following these objectives:
Continuing the progress on the world’s largest sculptural undertaking by carving a Memorial of Lakota leader Crazy Horse;
Providing educational and cultural programming to encourage harmony and reconciliation among all people and nations;
Acting as a repository for Native American artifacts, arts and crafts through THE INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA® and THE NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTER®;
There is a lazar light show at night in the summer.
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Crazy Horse Memorial
22 Miles near Custer, SD
The Mission of Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation is to protect and preserve the culture, tradition and living heritage of the North American Indians. The Foundation demonstrates its commitment to this endeavor by following these objectives:
Continuing the progress on the world’s largest sculptural undertaking by carving a Memorial of Lakota leader Crazy Horse;
Providing educational and cultural programming to encourage harmony and reconciliation among all people and nations;
Acting as a repository for Native American artifacts, arts and crafts through THE INDIAN MUSEUM OF NORTH AMERICA® and THE NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL CENTER®;
There is a lazar light show at night in the summer.
Family Attraction
8.7 miles away
Rushmore Cave is the closest show cave to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the United States. It contains a wide variety of natural formations. It is the ninth longest cave in South Dakota. It measures a distance of 3,652.6 feet.
You will find fun on all levels in the Black Hills of South Dakota at Rush Mountain Adventure Park! Explore Rushmore Cave, the closest cave to Mount Rushmore, cruise down the mountain on the Rushmore Mountain Coaster, experience the Soaring Eagle Zipride, shoot’em up at the Gunslinger 7-D Ride, and find your inner daredevil at the Wingwalker Challenge Course.
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Rushmore-grot
13622 US-408.7 miles away
Rushmore Cave is the closest show cave to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the United States. It contains a wide variety of natural formations. It is the ninth longest cave in South Dakota. It measures a distance of 3,652.6 feet.
You will find fun on all levels in the Black Hills of South Dakota at Rush Mountain Adventure Park! Explore Rushmore Cave, the closest cave to Mount Rushmore, cruise down the mountain on the Rushmore Mountain Coaster, experience the Soaring Eagle Zipride, shoot’em up at the Gunslinger 7-D Ride, and find your inner daredevil at the Wingwalker Challenge Course.
16 miles away -
Reptile Gardens is home to the Guinness World Records largest reptile zoo, stunning botanical gardens, tropical birds and birds of prey, a prairie dog town, giant tortoises and beautiful minerals.
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Reptielen tuinen
8955 US-1616 miles away -
Reptile Gardens is home to the Guinness World Records largest reptile zoo, stunning botanical gardens, tropical birds and birds of prey, a prairie dog town, giant tortoises and beautiful minerals.
14 miles away
Nestled over 200 acres amidst towering pines and along rolling meadows just eight miles south of Rapid City, Bear Country U.S.A. offers visitors intimate views of most North American mammals. Visitors take a leisurely three-mile drive through several enclosures and encounter black bear, elk, reindeer, deer, cougars, bobcats, rocky mountain goats, bighorn sheep, dall sheep, pronghorn and buffalo.
At this “the home of the largest collection of privately owned black bear in the world”, Bear Country U.S.A. guests are guaranteed to see more than they bargained for. From the comfort of their own car, visitors watch as these clowns of nature frolic in a pool, climb trees and amble across the road in front of their vehicle
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Bear Country USA
13820 US-1614 miles away
Nestled over 200 acres amidst towering pines and along rolling meadows just eight miles south of Rapid City, Bear Country U.S.A. offers visitors intimate views of most North American mammals. Visitors take a leisurely three-mile drive through several enclosures and encounter black bear, elk, reindeer, deer, cougars, bobcats, rocky mountain goats, bighorn sheep, dall sheep, pronghorn and buffalo.
At this “the home of the largest collection of privately owned black bear in the world”, Bear Country U.S.A. guests are guaranteed to see more than they bargained for. From the comfort of their own car, visitors watch as these clowns of nature frolic in a pool, climb trees and amble across the road in front of their vehicle
2 Miles away---
Catch the excitement at Rushmore Tramway Adventures, the ultimate family-fun adventure park offering exhilarating experiences and unforgettable memories. De-stress with a relaxing ride on our scenic chairlift, feel the rush as you race down our alpine slide at top speed, harness up and glide along our ziplines, try some downhill tubing or visit our new Aerial Park for a crash course in rope climbing available for all skill levels.
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Rushmore Tramway Adventures
203 Iron Mountain Rd2 Miles away---
Catch the excitement at Rushmore Tramway Adventures, the ultimate family-fun adventure park offering exhilarating experiences and unforgettable memories. De-stress with a relaxing ride on our scenic chairlift, feel the rush as you race down our alpine slide at top speed, harness up and glide along our ziplines, try some downhill tubing or visit our new Aerial Park for a crash course in rope climbing available for all skill levels.
17 miles ---
Family Friendly Chuckwagon Dinner with Cowboy Music Entertainment. Reservations Recommended.
Stroll along the boardwalk and take a free, self-guided tour of the Dances With Wolves film set and the South Dakota movie museum. Shop at the best gift shops in the Black Hills and see our craftsmen working with their hands every day making everything from handmade tools, ropes, bricks, tin plates, knives, and even pan for Black Hills Gold at our Gem Shop!
Come back in the evening for our Chuckwagon Supper & Branson-style Music Variety Show featuring a hearty chuckwagon menu and the most entertaining show in the Black Hills!
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Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & Show
2255 Fort Hayes Dr17 miles ---
Family Friendly Chuckwagon Dinner with Cowboy Music Entertainment. Reservations Recommended.
Stroll along the boardwalk and take a free, self-guided tour of the Dances With Wolves film set and the South Dakota movie museum. Shop at the best gift shops in the Black Hills and see our craftsmen working with their hands every day making everything from handmade tools, ropes, bricks, tin plates, knives, and even pan for Black Hills Gold at our Gem Shop!
Come back in the evening for our Chuckwagon Supper & Branson-style Music Variety Show featuring a hearty chuckwagon menu and the most entertaining show in the Black Hills!
3 miles - Keystone, SD
Tour a Gold Mine! Also has a cafe with good food.
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Big Thunder Gold Mine
604 Blair St3 miles - Keystone, SD
Tour a Gold Mine! Also has a cafe with good food.