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A modern lodge with a large deck, stone fire pit, and picnic tables.

A lodge with multiple buildings, parking areas, and a surrounding forest.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a stone fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, a painting, and a bathtub.

1. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

0.8 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Brien Patrick

£159

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a small table with stools, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding door leading to another room.

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

2. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

0.6 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Janki

£82

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

An indoor pool area with stone walls, a mural, and seating.

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

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

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

0.2 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Jesse

£107

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A log cabin room with a bed, sofa, TV, and a dining table.

4. Powder House Lodge

1.3 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

kathy

£80

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 log cabin-style bedroom with two beds, a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

A log cabin with a green roof, a porch with steps, and a window overlooking a forest.

5. Holy Smoke Resort

1.7 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Shannon

£139

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

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

6. Rushmore Express Keystone

0.6 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Michelle

£63

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A hotel indoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a pool table.

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.

7. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

0.5 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Harish

£65

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

A restaurant interior with booths and tables, brick walls, and decorative elements.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

0.1 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Pete

£72

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A spacious room with a grey sofa, blue armchairs, a round table, and a dining area with multiple chairs.

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

9. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

0.3 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Venkatesha Babu

£65

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

0.7 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Denise

£66

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with two separate sections, a tiled wall with a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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 building with outdoor seating and large windows.

11. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

12 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Hoang

£99

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

8 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

John

£78

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 two-story house with a steeply pitched roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

13. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

9.8 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Janet

£99

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A wooden cabin room with two beds, a small table, and a mirror.

14. Pine Haven Lodging

5.5 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Amy

£105

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A row of cabins with wooden decks and a central fire pit area.

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

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

15. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

5.3 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Lon

£85

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

A coffee station with two espresso machines and a display of coffee products.

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

12 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Gary

£74

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

A large indoor swimming pool with stone walls, wooden benches, and a stone staircase.

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

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

17. EverSpring Inn & Suites

8.2 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Connie

£76

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

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.

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

7.8 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Rhonda

£95

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A row of traditional half-timbered houses with green shutters, a gravel courtyard, and outdoor seating.

A room with a red sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, a chair, a ceiling fan, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

A row of traditional white buildings with green trim and a red roof, featuring outdoor seating and a gravel path.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a lamp, a door, and a window with curtains.

19. Chalet Motel

12.3 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Rahul

£67

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A park with a swing set, benches, and a fire pit area.

A rustic wooden cabin with a covered patio, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

A wooden cabin with a 'OPEN' sign, a window with a view, and a small porch.

20. Springcreek Inn

7.3 mi from Big Thunder Gold Mine

angela

£78

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Thunder Gold Mine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,885 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,065 reviews	View
Powder House Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,017 reviews	View
Holy Smoke Resort	9.0 Wonderful 638 reviews	View

Top Big Thunder Gold Mine Hotel Reviews

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Quaint inn with helpful staff, delicious breakfast and comfy beds."

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Great walkable location with comfortable, clean rooms. Size was great for a two bedroom but with no door between rooms. Breakfast was good with hot and cold choices. Overall a great stay and would recommend."

Rushmore Express Keystone

10/10 Excellent

"👍"

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were pleasant and helpful. Location was perfect for our stay. Loved that it sits on top of a mountain. Very clean and complimentary breakfast was great!"

The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean. Very nice staff"

Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

8/10 Good

"shops nearby"

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Hotel is very dated. Mattress was just ok. There were plenty of outlets."

15 min to Mount Rushmore, Black Hills.

10/10 Excellent

"What an amazing find! Loved everything about the stay. The location to all attractions couldn't have been better. The apartment was absolutely spotless and had all of the necessities plus some. Mike was communicative, kind and friendly. Thank you. Hope to come back soon."

Battle Creek Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and parking located in front of the lodge. Owners were friendly and helpful! Would stay here again!"

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 36 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 36 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 Cosmos Mystery Area are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Big Thunder Gold Mine hotels

1. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

4. Powder House Lodge

5. Holy Smoke Resort

6. Rushmore Express Keystone

7. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

8. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

9. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

11. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

12. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

13. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

14. Pine Haven Lodging

15. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

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

17. EverSpring Inn & Suites

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

19. Chalet Motel

20. Springcreek Inn

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Top Big Thunder Gold Mine Hotel Reviews

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

Rushmore Express Keystone

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

15 min to Mount Rushmore, Black Hills.

Battle Creek Lodge

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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