Black Hills National Forest Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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Aerial view of the Black Hills, South Dakota
Black Hills of South Dakota (courtesy, South Dakota Tourism)
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Black Hills National Forest

Seen from a distance, the Black Hills, rising several thousand feet like sentinels above the surrounding prairie, do appear to be black. But enter these hills and a world of color and variety unfolds. Read More

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Hotels

Rock Crest Lodge & Cabins

15 W. Mt. Rushmore Rd.
Custer, SD 57730 Map

Distance: 11.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Custer State Park Resort—Legion Lake Lodge

12967 US Hwy. 16A
Custer, SD 57730 Map

Distance: 12.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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ROOSEVELT INN OF KEYSTONE

206 OLD CEMETERY ROAD
KEYSTONE, SD Map

Distance: 12.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
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Attractions

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

expert favorite attraction
southwestern South Dakota, 100 miles from Badlands National Park
Keystone, South Dakota 57751

Distance: 10.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Four presidential faces carved from a mountain, considered one of the wonders of the world -- go for the nightly lighting ceremony.... Read More
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Crazy Horse Memorial

expert favorite attraction
Black Hills of South Dakota on U.S. Highway 16/385 just 17 miles southwest of Mount Rushmore.
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs
Crazy Horse, South Dakota 57730

Distance: 5.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: In 1948, Sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski began carving Crazy Horse Memorial, when Lakota Chief Henry... Read More
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1880 Train

P.O. Box 1880
Hill City, South Dakota 57745

Distance: 4.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Chug along the rich landscape of Western South Dakota's Black Hills. Located near Mt. Rushmore... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Airports

Major Airports near Black Hills National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Denver International Airport 286.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Black Hills National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Rapid City Regional Airport 31.7 map
Gillette Campbell County Airport 97.4 map
Scottsbluff Scotts Bluff County Airport 141.8 map

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

  • Black Hills Multi-sport
    The World Outdoors
    from $2398, 6 days
    Criss-cross the path of General George Armstrong Custer's 1874 Black Hills Expedition on foot, bicycle and horseback on this Black Hills multi-sport...
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Black Hills National Forest Vacation Rentals

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5 Bedroom VACATION HOME in CHEHALIS, WA

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 14
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishes, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Screened porch, Smoking OK, Stove, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in CHEHALIS, WA

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Stereo, Stove, TV
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from: $200

3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in CHEHALIS, WA

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, VCR, Woodburning Stove
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