Powder House Lodge

3.5 star property
Comfortable lodge near Big Thunder Gold Mine

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In-room dining
Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Outdoor dining
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Restaurant

Your area essentials

Map
24125 Hwy 16A, Keystone, SD, 57751
  • Popular LocationBig Thunder Gold Mine3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Rushmore National Memorial4 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Rushmore11 min drive
  • AirportRapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)32 min drive

Room options

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Family Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 147 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Family Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

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About the area

Keystone

At Powder House Lodge you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Big Thunder Gold Mine and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to game viewing and hiking/biking trails. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Keystone lodge include Rushmore Tramway Adventures and Mount Rushmore.

What's nearby

  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 3 min drive
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 3 min drive
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 4 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 4 min drive
  • Mount Rushmore - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cruizzers - 2 min drive
  • Sick N Twisted Brewing Co. - 10 min drive
  • Ruby House Restaurant - 2 min drive
  • Firehouse Smokejumper Station - 10 min drive
  • Prairie Berry Winery - 10 min drive

About this property

Powder House Lodge

Comfortable lodge near Big Thunder Gold Mine
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Powder House Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Keystone lodge is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1940
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Powder House Lodge offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Keystone lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1940
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Outdoor space

  • Deck/patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 8 October and 14 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 90 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 10 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • The outdoor pool opens for the season in May.

Property is also known as

Powder House Lodge Keystone
Powder House Lodge
Powder House Keystone
Powder House Hotel Keystone
Powder House Lodge Lodge
Powder House Lodge Keystone
Powder House Lodge Lodge Keystone

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Powder House Lodge?

Powder House Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Powder House Lodge?

As of 21 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Powder House Lodge on 23 May 2024 start from NZ$130.80, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Powder House Lodge?

Yep, Powder House Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Powder House Lodge?

The closest beach to Powder House Lodge is Sheridan Lake South (7.7 km).

Does Powder House Lodge have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Powder House Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Powder House Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Powder House Lodge.

Does Powder House Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer at Powder House Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Powder House Lodge?

No, Powder House Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Powder House Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Powder House Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Powder House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 284 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rae Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Tricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cabin room
The room had a very mountain feel. Very nice decor. Only issue was that both beds felt like sleeping in a bowl. Maybe broken in the middle? Besides the bed the room was very nice. Restaurant was also very good and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel R

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we wanted our 8 year old grandson to have a cabin in the woods experience and this cozy, quiet, place was fabulous and didn't disappoint! The food was excellent, the staff were friendly, serviceable and the overall experience was beyond our expectations. It was hard to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and authentic place to stay in Keystone.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff! Great food! Great cabin!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

timothy d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful area. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay!
Can't beat any time in the Blackhills! First time staying here, would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023