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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a view of a forested hillside.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a cozy seating arrangement.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a grill, and a high ceiling with exposed beams and lighting.

A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, surrounded by trees and a dirt path.

1. Powder House Lodge

2.1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

kathy

S$133

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A series of uniquely shaped tents in a forested area with a mountainous backdrop.

A tented room with a bed, wooden desk, and a view of trees.

A large, rustic wooden table with benches, surrounded by potted plants and string lights.

A gravel path leading to a white tented structure labeled 'TENTS 33-75'.

2. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

2.5 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Ken

S$251

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of a building with an American flag.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

A door with an ornate metal gate, a sign above it reading "ELEVATOR", and a small number "1" on the door.

3. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Janki

S$146

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel entrance with a brick pathway, arched roof, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone pillars, and a wooden balcony.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a stone pillar.

A restaurant with a central dining area, a bar, and a kitchen in the background.

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

0.3 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Jesse

S$188

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A cozy log cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a mounted television.

A log cabin with a balcony, large windows, and a wooden deck.

A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and wooden ceiling beams.

A log cabin-style bedroom with two beds, a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

5. Holy Smoke Resort

2.8 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Shannon

S$231

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a mural on the wall, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, fireplace, and a separate bedroom.

A woman at a reception desk with a computer monitor in front of her.

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV on a stand.

6. Rushmore Express Keystone

1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Michelle

S$106

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with multiple levels, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

A laundry room with stacked washing machines and dryers, a red cabinet, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a red wall, a large window, and a red chair.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a mural on the wall.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

0.2 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Pete

S$121

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A Quality Inn with a red-roofed building, a parking lot, and a green fence.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a TV.

A room with a round table and four purple chairs, a potted plant, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, a desk with a mirror, a television, and a fireplace.

8. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

0.7 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Harish

S$140

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a green roof, parking lot, and American flags.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a television.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue floor, surrounded by white railings and seating areas.

A balcony with a view of a road and trees, a railing, and two chairs.

9. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

0.6 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Venkatesha Babu

S$111

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-story hotel with outdoor parking and a covered walkway.

A laundry area with two washing machines and a wall-mounted dispenser for soap, bleach, and softeners.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hotel reception area with a wooden desk, a lamp, a Dell monitor, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

1.1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Denise

S$111

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A fire pit with red chairs, a flag, and a building in the background.

A motel with a fenced outdoor seating area, a fire pit, and a sign indicating it's The Brookside Motel.

A kitchen counter with a bread display, toaster, and condiments.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a garden, a small table with a chair, and a wooden table with a chair.

11. The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

< 0.1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Paul

S$100

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a desk, and a bed.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a modern chandelier, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and a unique blue and white chair.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small seating area.

12. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

19.3 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Hoang

S$178

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall and a hot tub, surrounded by seating areas.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flagpole, and a sign indicating it is an AmericInn by Wyndham.

A hotel room with a round table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV on a dresser, and a lamp.

13. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

12.9 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

John

S$133

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A sign for SweetGrass Inn, indicating it offers bed and breakfast services.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses. There are tables and chairs in the dining area, and a television is mounted on the wall.

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

14. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

15.8 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

James

S$168

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A wooden interior with a kitchen area, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A wooden cabin with a number '02' on the door, a bench outside, and a gravel driveway.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a built-in air conditioner, and a trash bin.

A wooden-paneled room with a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a window with curtains.

15. Pine Haven Lodging

8.9 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Christopher

S$142

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A rustic outdoor setting with a metal grill, wooden stools, and a fire pit.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There are two stools at the counter.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a sink, and a dining area set with white plates, bowls, and cutlery.

A spacious living area with a black leather sectional sofa, a wooden door with a 'WELCOME' sign, and a view into the kitchen area.

16. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

8.6 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Kenny

S$152

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden ceiling.

A swimming pool with a sign indicating a spa capacity of 7 persons.

A reception desk with two monitors displaying a rewards program interface, a printer, and a keyboard.

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rapid City - Rushmore South by IHG

19.3 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Gary

S$174

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a laptop, and a sign for 'EverSpring Inn & Suites'.

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and a view of a forested area.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

18. EverSpring Inn & Suites

13.2 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Jim

S$130

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool with a blue edge, and a covered bench.

A spacious lobby with blue sofas and armchairs, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

12.6 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Billy

S$145

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A building with a wooden entrance, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a sign that says "Welcome".

A view of the Lantern Inn with a pool area, surrounded by trees and a mountainous landscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A covered porch with wooden benches and a view of a parking lot and buildings in the distance.

20. Lantern Inn

12.7 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Stacey

S$157

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Thunder Gold Mine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Powder House Lodge	9.4 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 736 reviews	View
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,885 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,055 reviews	View
Holy Smoke Resort	9.0 Wonderful 633 reviews	View

Top Big Thunder Gold Mine Hotel Reviews

Rushmore Express Keystone

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent for the price"

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

8/10 Good

"The room was clean but need some update. The breakfast was really good. The two kids that was at the front desk when we checked in was not professional. Overall it was a good place to stay"

Powder House Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"A true gem. Rustic cabins with updated furnishings which provided a comfortable and cozy atmosphere. Plenty of outlets, including plugs in the bedside lamp fixture. Best shower we've found in our travels! Although our cabin was located near the front of the property and the highway, we were not disturbed by outside noise. Each cabin has an assigned parking spot. We ate at the onsite restaurant for dinner and breakfast--enjoyed their wide selection of menu choices. The steak and salmon were excellent at dinner and we loved the breakfast plate with buffalo patty. The dinner crowd is large--a sign of the excellent dining choices--please follow advice of staff and call to have your name added to the waiting list for dinner. Kudos to all the staff who provided helpful hints for our stay and friendly smiles."

Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

8/10 Good

"It was nice. Needs some upd"

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"The location of the hotel was excellent, making the entire town walkable. The staff was very helpful and welcoming. The free water and cookies through the day was a nice touch and saved my family a lot of money when filling our water bottles. The breakfast that was included was nicely done and I especially liked the 4 medallion size waffle option instead of one huge waffle. There was always plenty of parking and the proximity to areas of interest is much better than staying in a bigger town like Rapid City."

The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Rustic charm. Comfortable king bed, a bathroom that actually had room for everything! Parking in town limited, so we were 10 minutes' walk away from boardwalk with shops, restaurants and venues such as 1880 train, helicopter tours, etc. Large room with table and chairs, dresser for clothes, patio facing wooded hill. Rick, great, friendly manager/owner. Freshly painted outside and in. Gravel drive. Adequate breakfast, microwave, fridge, hair dryer, etc. And more reasonably priced. Stayed 4 nights, which was centrally located to all main attractions such as Mt Rushmore, Custer Park, Crazy Horse, Needles, Sylvan Lake, etc."

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, quiet and wonderful view. Friendly staff. I will stay again when I come back this way."

Other attractions near Big Thunder Gold Mine

A mountain with a large rock face featuring carved faces, surrounded by dense green forest.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

9.8/10 (998 reviews)

Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.

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Mount Rushmore

9.6/10 (3,169 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mount Rushmore, a popular spot to commune with nature in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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A lake surrounded by dense forests and rocky mountains.

Horse Thief Lake

8.8/10 (123 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Horse Thief Lake and enjoy the horse riding in Hill City. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its notable monuments.

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Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

8.8/10 (245 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gutzon Borglum Historical Center during your trip to Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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National Presidential Wax Museum

8.6/10 (165 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Presidential Wax Museum in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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Holy Terror Mini Golf

7.8/10 (84 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Holy Terror Mini Golf and popular activities such as horse riding in Keystone. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Cosmos Mystery Area

Enjoy an outing to Cosmos Mystery Area during your stay in Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.

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Presidential Trail

9.4/10 (330 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Presidential Trail and popular activities such as horse riding in Keystone. While you're in the area, find time to visit its notable monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Big Thunder Gold Mine?

Big Thunder Gold Mine is located in a scenic area of Keystone that travellers like for its mountain views and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 30 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Big Thunder Gold Mine?

Adjacent to Big Thunder Gold Mine, Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore and Rushmore Express Keystone.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Big Thunder Gold Mine?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Big Thunder Gold Mine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Big Thunder Gold Mine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Big Thunder Gold Mine.

What can I see and do near Big Thunder Gold Mine?

Bring the family to National Presidential Wax Museum, Rushmore Tramway Adventures and Holy Terror Mini Golf while you're checking out the area near Big Thunder Gold Mine. Mount Rushmore, Presidential Trail and Horse Thief Lake are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Rushmore Cave are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Big Thunder Gold Mine hotels

1. Powder House Lodge

2. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

3. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

5. Holy Smoke Resort

6. Rushmore Express Keystone

7. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

8. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

9. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

11. The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

12. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

13. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

14. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

15. Pine Haven Lodging

16. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rapid City - Rushmore South by IHG

18. EverSpring Inn & Suites

19. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

20. Lantern Inn

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Top Big Thunder Gold Mine Hotel Reviews

Rushmore Express Keystone

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Powder House Lodge

Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Other attractions near Big Thunder Gold Mine

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore

Horse Thief Lake

Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

National Presidential Wax Museum

Holy Terror Mini Golf

Cosmos Mystery Area

Presidential Trail

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