South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011 - (Page 261)
black hills, badlands & lakes region
• Camping •
Chris’s Campground & RV Park:
I-90 Exit 14, 1/2 mi. SE of Spearfi sh.
Good Sam & AAA. Full service with
full h/u, 30/50 amp, large pull-thrus,
cable TV, wireless Internet. Tent sites
& rustic camping cabins. Level, shady
sites. Clean restrooms, laundry, kids
activities, 2 heated swimming pools,
campfi res, animal petting farm with
daily bottle feedings. Close to scenic
Spearfish Canyon, Deadwood and
Devils Tower. Open May-Oct. Family
owned & operated for 45 years.
Come & inspect us first & let our
family help plan your 1, 2 or 3 day
sightseeing tours of our breathtaking
area. We look forward to meeting
each of you. Ph 605-642-2239 or
1-800-350-2239. e-mail: chriscamp@
blackhills.com www.blackhills.com/
chriscampground
City Campground: I-90 Exit 12, on
to Jackson Blvd., turn left on Canyon
St., south 10 blocks and across the
bridge. Full hookups and tent sites
along Spearfi sh Creek. All level sites,
most with shade. Police patrolled.
Within walking distance of downtown,
City Park and D.C. Booth Historic
Fish Hatchery. Write: 625 5th Street,
Spearfi sh, SD 57783. Ph 605-642-1340.
www.spearfishparksandrec.com/
campground
Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort &
Campground: Upscale RV resort
has 186 paved RV Sites, 36 fully
furnished Cabins and 20 Tent sites.
RV pads have water, sewer, 20/30/50
Amp power, free cable and internet
service. ElkhornRidge has 2 shower
houses, laundry facilities, swimming
pools, volley ball, lighted tennis courts
fenced Dog Park with complete liquor
and gift shops. 6 miles to Deadwood.
Located at I-90 Exit 17, Spearfish,
SD. For reservations, group rates
or info, call 1-877-722-1800 or www.
elkhornridgervresort.com
• Dining •
Bay Leaf Cafe: Historic building,
casual dining, lunch & dinner specials.
Soups, salads, sandwiches, excellent
beef, buffalo, elk, trout, seafood, pasta,
vegetarian, specialty desserts, wine,
beer, catering, delivery. Local art.
Private party room, groups/buses welcome
with reservation. Open daily 11:00
a.m.-9:00 p.m. Memorial Day-Labor Day.
After Labor Day: Open daily at 11 a.m.;
call for closing hours. Closed Sundays.
MC, Visa, Discover, AmEx. 126 West
Hudson. Ph 605-642-5462. info@bayleafcafe.net
www.bayleafcafe.net
• See & Do •
See Attractions Section Pgs. 114127.
Termesphere Gallery: The Termesphere
Gallery is a geodesic dome
Gallery unlike any other. Featuring
the hanging and rotating spherical and
polyhedron paintings by internationally
known artist, Dick Termes, the Gallery
is packed with Termespheres, ranging
from 3” to 30” along with mobiles,
T-shirts, puppets, DVDs, crystals,
books and puzzles. 1920 Christensen
Dr., Spearfi sh, SD 57783. Ph 1-888-6424805.
www.termespheres.com
Spearfi sh Canyon
Enjoy the cool freshness of Spearfi sh
Creek, Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish
Falls and Roughlock Falls along this
19-mile National Scenic Byway through
the canyon. US 14A skirts clean, clear
pools that make Spearfi sh Creek one of
the Black Hills’ best trout streams. A
beautiful place to drive, eat or sleep in
pristine scenery.
• Accommodations •
Cheyenne Crossing Cafe, Lodge &
Store: See our listing under Spearfi sh
Canyon — Dining.
LeMar Cabin: Drive over the wooden
bridge crossing Spearfish Creek &
you’re in your own private getaway.
The rustic cabin sleeps 6 & includes all
bedding, towels, linens, dishes, kitchen
utensils & a washer & dryer. Two cozy
bedrooms. Satellite TV. Trout fi shing
in the front yard! Available May 15
through October 1 by the day or the
week. Two-night minimum. Deadwood,
Mt. Rushmore & Mickelson Trail close
by. PO Box 617, Spearfi sh, SD 57783.
Ph 605-484-7075. www.lemarcabin.com
Spearfi sh Canyon Lodge: Located
in the heart of Spearfi sh Canyon on
scenic Hwy 14A, the Lodge features
54 well-appointed rooms including 10
upscale suites, as well as conference
facilities, the historic Latchstring
Restaurant, lounge, gift shops, hiking
trails, trout fi shing, snowmobiles &
mountain bikes. Guide service is available
upon request. Close to golfi ng &
Deadwood gaming. 3-Diamond AAA.
10619 Roughlock Falls Rd., Lead, SD
57754. Reservations call 1-877-975-6343
or 605-584-3435. www.spfcanyon.com
Wickiup Village Cabins: Cabins
on the banks of Spearfi sh Creek in
Spearfish Canyon. Log cabins built
in the ‘30s — new cabins — all with
cooking & bath facilities. Great for
family outings. Seven miles south of
Lead on Hwy. 85 by Cheyenne Crossing.
Ph 1-800-505-8268 or 605-584-3382.
e-mail: wickiup@dakotablue.net www.
spearfi shcreekcabins.com
• Dining •
Cheyenne Crossing Cafe, Lodge &
Store: Located at the upper entrance
to Spearfi sh Canyon at the junctions of
US Hwy 14A and Hwy 85. Experience
our Award Winning Cafe featuring
Black Hills hospitality and country
home cooking. Breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Plus three bedroom lodge and
our unique gift shop. 21415 US Hwy
14 A, Lead, South Dakota 57754. Ph
605-584-3510. www.cheyennecross
ing.org
Latchstring Restaurant: Nestled
in beautiful Spearfish Canyon on
scenic Hwy 14A, the Latchstring
Restaurant has long been “a rustic
landmark, a legacy of warm hospitality,
good food and breathtaking scenery.”
Banquet & conference facilities
available for up to 150 people. The
area’s premium wedding spot. 3-Diamond
AAA. Open year-round. 10619
Roughlock Falls Rd., Lead, SD 57754.
Reservations call 1-877-YR-LODGE or
605-584-3333. www.spfcanyon.com
Sturgis
A gateway community with 7,000
residents on I-90 at Exits 30 and 32.
Featuring the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally,
Black Hills National Cemetery, Bear
Butte State Park, Fort Meade Cavalry
Museum, Sturgis Motorcycle Museum
& Hall of Fame and Wonderland
Cave. Public golf course and scenic
drives include Vanocker Canyon and
Boulder Canyon. 300 motel rooms,
19 restaurants, 24 campgrounds. Sturgis
Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors
Bureau, 2040 Junction Ave., Sturgis,
SD 57785. Ph 605-347-2556. Online
at www.sturgis-sd.org or www.black
hillsbadlands.com/sturgis
• Accommodations •
Best Western Sturgis Inn: Located
at Exit 32 on I-90. The beautiful motel
with a great location close to everywhere
with everything you’ll need.
We have a free hot breakfast plus
a full menu and lounge with casino,
free high-speed Internet, HBO and
a large indoor pool. 3 meeting rooms
available. Centrally located — only
15 minutes to Historic Deadwood,
20 minutes to Spearfish Canyon
and 60 minutes to Mt. Rushmore
and Crazy Horse Mountain. 2431
S. Junction Ave., Sturgis, SD 57785.
Ph 1-800-611-3569. www.sturgisusa.
com See display ad on Page 225.
Star-Lite Motel: AAA rated. A pleasant
suprirse! Minutes away from summer
attractions & golf courses. 51 clean,
comfortable rooms & friendly service.
In-room coffee, extended cable TV
& guest laundry. Wireless Internet
available. Restaurant & lounge nearby.
2426 Junction Ave., Sturgis, SD 57785.
Ph 605-347-2506. Toll-free reservations:
1-888-214-3352. www.star-litemotel.com
• Camping •
Rush-No-More Campground: Welcome
to Rush-No-More Campground!
This big-rig friendly RV park and
campground offers full hook-ups,
large pull-through sites, new luxury
spa sites, cabins & fabulously forested
tent camping nestled within 80 acres
of luscious green pines and wildlife!
Hiking and nature walks within our
property provide a great base for your
journey into the beautiful Black Hills
National Forest, lying directly along
our back property line. Rated 10-star
clean and 9.5 overall by Trailer Life.
21137 Brimstone Place, Sturgis, SD
57785. Ph 1-866-892-2777 or 605-3472916.
info@Rushnomore.com www.
rushnomore.com
• See & Do •
See Attractions Section Pgs. 114127.
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: The
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is one of
the world’s oldest, and largest, motorcycle
gatherings, offering incredible
riding, 800+ exhibitors, motorcycle
shows, demo rides, racing, concerts,
and much more. Find out why this
international phenomenon draws
motorcycle legends, superstars and
hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts
each year, and is listed as one of the
“1,000 Places to See Before You Die”.
1040 2nd St. #201, Sturgis, SD 57785.
info@sturgismotorcyclerally.com
www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com
• Shopping •
Wheeler Farms Candy & Gifts:
Experience the tradition for yourself!
Our homemade butter brittle, genuine
South Dakota-made treats and
treasures, fi nely crafted chocolates
and gifts, and true hospitality are
just a few reasons to stop in Sturgis
at Wheeler Farms Candy & Gifts.
Just off Exit 30, on your way to
Deadwood. 2709 Lazelle St., Suite A,
Sturgis, SD 57785. Ph 605-720-7890.
charlie@wheelerfarmscandy.com
www.wheelerfarmscandy.com
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http://www.spearfishcreekcabins.com
http://www.star-litemotel.com
http://www.spearfishcreekcabins.com
http://www.termespheres.com
http://www.blackhills.com/chriscampground
http://www.cheyennecrossing.org
http://www.blackhills.com/chriscampground
http://www.cheyennecrossing.org
http://www.rushnomore.com
http://www.rushnomore.com
http://www.spearfishparksandrec.com/campground
http://www.spearfishparksandrec.com/campground
http://www.spfcanyon.com
http://www.lemarcabin.com
http://www.sturgismotorcyclerally.com
http://www.elkhornridgervresort.com
http://www.elkhornridgervresort.com
http://www.sturgis-sd.org
http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/home/citiestowns/northernhills/sturgis
http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/home/citiestowns/northernhills/sturgis
http://www.spfcanyon.com
http://www.wheelerfarmscandy.com
http://www.bayleafcafe.net
http://www.sturgisusa.com
http://www.sturgisusa.com
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011
South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011
Contents
Overview
Getting Here, Getting Around
Information Centers
State Facts
Tourism Regions
Places of Interest
Public Campgrounds and Recreation Areas
Vacation Ideas
Southeast Region: A slice of South Dakota charm
Glacial Lakes & Prairies Region: Stories from the frontier
Great Lakes Region: Land of the mighty Missouri
Black Hills, Badlands & Lakes Region: Enchanting mountain getaway
Black Hills map
Index
South Dakota Vacation Guide 2011
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