Name: Powder House Lodge
Address: 24125 Highway 16A, Keystone, South Dakota, United States of America, Keystone, South Dakota, United States of America
Rating: 8.63

Guest reviews

8.6

Fabulous

Based on 1,001 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Couple

46%

Family

45%

Group

7%

Solo

1%

What guests think

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At Powder House Lodge, travelers highlight rustic cabins and basic motel rooms in a wooded, convenient location near Mount Rushmore, praising cleanliness, friendly staff, and the popular onsite restaurant, while some report highway noise and loud ACs or refrigerators.

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10

Robert

4 days ago

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Stayed 1 night

Go for the restaurant, if nothing else. First class food reasonably priced. Our room was clean and functional.

10

Tayia

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed two nights in one of the motel rooms and five nights in one of the cabins. Both were cleaned excellently and were very cozy. The cabin had a kitchenette and came stocked with pots and pans, dishware, silverware, and cooking utensils. We ate breakfast and dinner at the Powder House restaurant. We had a great experience dining in for breakfast and placing pickup orders for dinner to eat back in our motel room. All of the staff were really friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to anyone wanting scenic lodging in the Black Hills!

10

Susan

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice very well updated loved the vibe of the property.

6

Mollie

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was much smaller than it appeared online or was indicated in the description. Not comfortable for 2 people. There was no mention that the room we reserved was up a flight of uneven stone steps. They were lovely to look at, but with arthritis and carrying luggage it was a not safe. The person in the unit next to ours said he slipped and fell on them. Thankfully he wasn't injured. The area is lovely and it was unique to be in the log cabin feel, but it didn't turn out as I had hoped. The food at the restaurant was good.

10

Walt

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Loved the cabin we were in and very comfortable. The restaurant is top of the line, the best meal of our trip.

24125 Highway 16A, Keystone, South Dakota, United States of America

Location

When you stay at Powder House Lodge in Keystone, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Big Thunder Gold Mine and Rushmore Tramway Adventures. This lodge is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Mount Rushmore.

Gutzon Borglum Historical Center(1.4 miles)

Big Thunder Gold Mine(1.6 miles)

National Presidential Wax Museum(1.8 miles)

Holy Terror Mini Golf(1.9 miles)

Mount Rushmore National Memorial(2 miles)

Rushmore Tramway Adventures(2.2 miles)

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From 15:00 to 22:00

Before 10:00

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available onsite, and it is limited. Parking is on-site.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee of approximately USD 10 per person.

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

The property features limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility may vary.

The lodge is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Big Thunder Gold Mine and Rushmore Tramway Adventures. It is 2 miles (3.2 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 4.8 miles (7.8 km) from Mount Rushmore.

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from May to September, with access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

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