Is parking available at the property?

Free parking is available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets are allowed, but service animals are permitted.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:00 AM.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Keystone, surrounded by natural beauty, including Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park. It is also close to attractions like Rushmore Tramway Adventures and Reptile Gardens.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, but rollaway or extra beds and cribs are not available.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Extra beds and cribs are not available at the property.

Holy Smoke Resort Chalet in Keystone

Average nightly price at Holy Smoke Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
May	US$139
June	US$152
July	US$171
August	US$186
September	US$178
October	US$149

What guests think

Many reviews praise Holy Smoke Resort's clean, cozy cabins in a quiet, wooded setting close to Mount Rushmore, Keystone and Custer State Park, with friendly staff and easy late check-ins making stays straightforward for road-trippers and families.

Guests often enjoyed relaxing on cabin porches, taking in nature and starry skies, and found the simple in-room basics adequate for short stays. Common drawbacks include inconsistent Wi‑Fi/streaming, thin walls between adjoining units, and beds that some found too hard or soft. Cooking facilities are limited (typically fridge and microwave, no stove or grill), and a few cabins sit up steep drives with tight parking. Best for travelers seeking simple cabin comfort over extensive amenities and high-speed connectivity.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: most cabins have a porch/deck and a small fridge and microwave, but no stove, grill, or firepit. Parking can be steep or tight for some hillside units, though trailer parking was accommodated.

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Jackie

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Didn’t have a full kitchen to cook which was disappointing

10

Jacob

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little tough to get up to the cabins. They allowed us to park towed trailer separately which was great!

10

Colleen

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is beautiful and in excellent condition, with parking for each cabin. The location is close to restaurants and shops. Still, you can enjoy sounds and sights of nature with your morning coffee.

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William

3 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No stove, no grill, no firepit, but good price - close to everything. Nice loft for kids. Tough parking for the duplexes in the back.

10

Chanelle

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Why not stay the night in a cute little cabin with a wide porch in the woods instead of a standard hotel? The staff is super nice and helpful, and our room is clean and comfortable. We had a picnic on the porch after our tour of Mount Rushmore which is only 4 miles away. Highly recommended!

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Rebecca

2 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fun alternative to a hotel and the porch to be able to look at the stars was great!!

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Christy

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in was a breeze, perfect location on the edge of downtown. Not walking distance but just a short drive to all the shops and restaurants. Cabin 2 is freestanding w a little porch and 2 queens. Shower pressure is awesome! Only suggestion is bring your own pillows

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Cindy

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No kitchen

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Serena

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic cabin, but the lighting was terrible. Didn’t get a great feeling when I arrived with two dirty washcloths left on the outside table. Parking was also a challenge up a steep gravel drive and no room to turn around on a motorcycle.

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Cindy

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was very disappointed the pictures only showed a cabin with kitchen livingroom and grill had only bed aand bath

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Cleanliness

Cabins and grounds are generally very clean, and linen exchanges are available. A few guests noted odors or missed cleaning in spots.

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Karen

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The cabin was great! It was very clean and well furnished. We would stay there again if we come that way again.

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Peter

13 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, not a bad stay pictures were not the property that we had rented be cautious of that showers. Probably need a little bit more cleaning as they were dirty other than that reasonably priced to stay.

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Debra

16 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to Mt Rushmore. No place to park, very small area in front of several cabins. Older shower, old air conditioner, dirty areas behind furniture. Strong odor: mildew?

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Lisa

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The cabins are adorable and very clean. Great location. I highly recommend it and I will be back again for sure!

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Linda

4 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome cabin! Very clean and quiet. Comfortable beds.

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Jeffrey

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Seemingly new property with large clean rooms. A few good restaurants and grocery nearby. Loved our stay... Would stay here again

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LYNE

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The cabin had everything we needed and it was clean

10

Hannah

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved the cabin we stayed in at Holy Smoke. The woman who checked us in was very knowledgeable and was always reachable by phone. Everything was clean and accommodating. I liked that they would trade out your linens every morning when you needed them to and the location was close to Historic Keystone. It was nice and quiet as well.

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Navroop

11 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was so dated in the room. Very strong smell was in the room even after opening windows. Bedding was not fresh .wash clothes were ripped. No bedside outlets . Rest room did not have exhaust fan.

10

Renee

16 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very clean, beautiful country, and plenty to do for all ages.

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Rooms

Cabins are cozy and simple, with some units small or dated. Recurring issues include thin walls, variable bed comfort, and unreliable Wi‑Fi/TV streaming.

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Shaun

12 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The lodges are nice but seem a little dated now, the place is clean comfortable and the staff are very nice and helpful. So we enjoyed our stay. However the WiFi was so flaky that the TV kept cutting out let alone our devices. This was not great given we are from the UK and roaming charges are high.

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Jason

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a very nice close location to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse. The cabin was very clean and looked great. We also had a decent view of the hills around the area. We could drive to town in less than 2 minutes for the main shopping area in Keystone. The TV was quite small and barely worked. It would freeze up constantly on pretty much every channel. The bed was extremely hard and uncomfortable. Two nights in it was pretty rough for our backs, and I'm usually pretty good with just about any bed. We actually considered sleeping in the car. A second luggage rack or small counter would be nice because there weren't many places to put anything.

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Bruce

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and friendly , walls are thin

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Kyle

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great, but wifi was shoddy.

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Charles

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property and cabins were recently renovated or built and they were very clean. The front office is very friendly and helpful. Our cabin like several others, was attached and under the same roof as a second larger cabin, separated by a wall and locked door on the inside. The first night we listened to the high pitch of the refrigerator as it cycled on and off. The second night, when a family moved into the second half of the cabin, we could hear every conversation they had as well as every sound they made. (NOTE - they were not being loud - just normal conversation and noises. Just everything came through the wall and door very clearly.) This on top of the refrigerator noise caused us to checkout early. We would stay there again, but would ask for one of the older single family cabins.

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Mitchel

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Cozy cabins. Beautiful views. Really close to Keystone if that’s where most of your attractions are for your trip. One thing to note: the WiFi was a bit spotty. If you plan to do some work here and there then bring a personal hotspot. But other than that, loved my stay!

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Robert

9 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The cabin was clean and neat. However the bed was terrible. It was lumpy and very soft. We had a very hard time sleeping on it. It’s hard to believe anyone would find this an ideal bed or more than marginally acceptable at best. Also, in taking a shower we ran out of hot water once. In taking our next showers we waited a couple of hours after the last person showered before the next person showered (in order for the tank to refill). You shouldn’t have to do this. Third, the Wi-Fi was very spotty. You would have it and then lose it for 10 seconds and then it would reconnect. This happened a lot. Very disappointing. Another thing, there was a big sign outside our cabin that said something like “smile, you are being videotaped.” Not nice. Please get a new bed!

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Dawn

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean and had a beautiful deck with table and chairs. I loved the fact that it was like camping with the nature of it all without the fuss. The only reason I gave it a 4 was because of the noise of the shower next door. We got a cabin that was attached to another and when they took a shower the next morning it was really loud.

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Anita

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This resort was not what I expected I read the reviews before I booked but let me tell you it’s not all what they say first the coffee pot was broken second the fitted sheet kept coming off so I was sleeping on plastic third the shower is very small and no water pressure fourth the walls are so thin you can hear everything from the cabin next door and the people next to us kept talking so we couldn’t sleep or get rest if you want peace and quiet do not rent those cabins pay a little extra and stay in a nice hotel even if you have to travel to get to Mount Rushmore

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Anna

11 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in proximity to Mt. Rushmore. Stay was cozy. I had a hard time sainting adequate heat/cooling even though there’s a heater and AC unit inside of the cabin. Was either too hot or too cold. Lastly their free WiFi was absolutely TERRIBLE. I couldn’t send pictures or messages so had to get off their WiFi and use my data plan to send. Please note this is a very small town, so stop and get all necessary groceries for these cabins, or of course go out to eat. There’s a freezer/fridge/microwave/coffee maker available. Little 2 seater table to eat and my unit had a patio with a picnic table outside on the patio.

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Service

Staff are friendly and helpful, and late check-ins are handled smoothly. Some guests wanted clearer after-hours instructions and quicker response to issues.

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Jess

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot to stay near Custer/Keystone. Check in staff super friendly and cabin was exactly as described.

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yazan

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everyone was amazing. I loved talking to everyone involved

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cathie

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was going well until we heard a little mouse rummaging through our stuff. This went on for 3 hours. We tried calling but the call would not go through. We told the manager the next day. She said she didn’t get our call. And told us she hadn’t received a complaint like this for this room.

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Tonya

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This property went above our expectations! Not only a convenient location but so very pretty! Lynette at the front office was so friendly and helpful, such a great first person to meet at the property! We will definitely be coming back in the future!

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Nicandro

5 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very humble staff, very warm and cozy. Definitely a 10 out of 10!

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Hannah

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved the cabin we stayed in at Holy Smoke. The woman who checked us in was very knowledgeable and was always reachable by phone. Everything was clean and accommodating. I liked that they would trade out your linens every morning when you needed them to and the location was close to Historic Keystone. It was nice and quiet as well.

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Scott

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and friendly, stayed late for an after hours arrival.

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Laura

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was extremely friendly. We actually got an upgrade from the duplex to the historical cabin. Good location to Custer State Park. Remember to bring cooking/eating utensils and papertowels, if you bring your own little grill or food. There is a microwave and refrigerator.

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Preeti

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small cozy good viber but could be more organized. Information sharing should be more specific esp. for thise checking in after 8pm. If only there would be lights where the cottage signs are at night, it wiuld be helpful. Check out is at 10am and but the office hour is 12pm onwards we didn tknow where to drop the keys so we left a VM. It’s a good property but information sharing could he improved

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Craig

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a VERY late check which went extremely well. Staff grast

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Location

Quiet, wooded base minutes from Mount Rushmore, Keystone, Custer State Park, and other Black Hills sights. Scenic views and a restful atmosphere are common highlights.

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Victoria

29 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great cabin and proximity to Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorials.

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Jess

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot to stay near Custer/Keystone. Check in staff super friendly and cabin was exactly as described.

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Jeff

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet. Great staff! Perfect location, right in the middle of the Black Hills.

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Billy

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent little cabin close to Mount Rushmore. Made a lovely change from staying in a hotel room. Enjoyed sitting outside watching nature. Would definitely stay again. Having two separate bedrooms was also a bonus whilst travelling with a teenager.

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Brian

25 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Everthing was fantastic. The location was perfect for getting everywhere.

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Cristina

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay for location

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Hannah

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We loved the cabin we stayed in at Holy Smoke. The woman who checked us in was very knowledgeable and was always reachable by phone. Everything was clean and accommodating. I liked that they would trade out your linens every morning when you needed them to and the location was close to Historic Keystone. It was nice and quiet as well.

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Andrew

3 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a nice, quiet property. Check in was extremely easy and check out was even easier. It was close to all the stuff we wanted to do in the Black Hills area.

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Patricia

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved it cause it was near Mount Rushmore... excellent

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Elizabeth and Joseph

16 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The cabin was very cozy and comfortable. It was right in the vicinity of Custer State Park and Mt Rushmore. The town was very charming; wish we had mre time to explore the area.

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Holy Smoke Resort

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Duplex Cabin 16B

Duplex Cabin 15B

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Cabin 2

Cabin 12

Cabin 10

Duplex Cabin 6

Cabin 1

Cabin 9

Cabin 3

Duplex Cabin 19

Duplex Cabin 20

Duplex Cabin 18

Cabin 23

Cabin 22

Duplex Cabin 15A

Cabin 4

Cabin 11

Cabin 8

Cabin 17

Historical Nugget, Cabin 7

Duplex Cabin 21

Duplex Cabin 5

Duplex Cabin 16A

Duplex Cabin 13A

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