Suzy

I was looking for a lodge type resort to stay while I will be in the area. My first choice was either Palmer Gulch or Spearfish Canyon but those are booked. Now I'm looking at Deadwood Gulch. Or should I just stay in Rapid city at the Radisson. I want something other than the run of the mill motel.

brian

i don't know if you like to camp or not, but custer state park has great camping sites with good services. plus it's right near rushmore, and it has a huge herd of bison and a prairie dog town that's worth checking out.

suzy

Thanks for the response and we do plan to drive through Custer State Park. However, we aren't campers. We're looking for a lodge/hotel with some character to it, not your typical motel. Thanks.

G. Kremer

We stayed at the Strutton Inn B&B in Custer, S. Dak. Absolutely DIVINE!!!

Dr. Bitterpants

Well... something out of the ordinary lodge AND you will be at Custer at least one day...

Check out the lodges at Custer State Park. There are 4 -- count'em -- 4 to choose from depending on your tastes. Bluebell is the chuckwagon/hayrides/cabins type of place, and the State Game Lodge and Sylvan Lake Resort are the more expensive lodge style. I forget the forth one...

Dr. Bitterpants

Forgot I flagged the website: here you are to look up lodging inside Custer State Park: www.custerresorts.com/