Powder House Lodge

Mountain lodge with restaurant, near Big Thunder Gold Mine

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Experience the majestic beauty of Mount Rushmore at Powder House Lodge. Enjoy wildlife viewing, hiking and biking trails, or relax by the firepit after a long day of exploring. With shopping on site and free in-room WiFi, you'll feel right at home.

VIP Access

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Electric vehicle charging point
Laundry facilities
Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Seasonal outdoor pool
Terrace
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Convenience store
Snack bar/deli
Self-serve laundry
Multilingual staff
Gift shops/newsstands

Feel at home (6)

Playground on site
Microwave
Premium TV channels
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Tomorrow

Oct 18 - Oct 19

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 40 of 40 rooms

#11 ADA King Room

Good

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

260 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#12 ADA King Room

Good

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

260 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#14 Standard Motel Room

Exceptional

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Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

260 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#15 Two Queen Motel Room

Wonderful

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Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

260 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#16 Two Queen Motel Room

Exceptional

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Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

320 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#17 Two Queen Motel Room

Exceptional

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Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

320 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#18 Two Queen Motel Room

Excellent

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

320 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#19 Two Queen Motel Room

Wonderful

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Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

320 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#21 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

Exceptional

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Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

190 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

#22 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

Excellent

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

190 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

#23 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

Very good

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

190 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

#24 Pioneer Room- 4 Plex

Wonderful

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Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

190 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

#25 King Bed Cabin

Wonderful

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Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

279 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#26 King Bed Cabin

Wonderful

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Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

279 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#27 King Bed Cabin- Duplex

Excellent

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

279 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#28 King Bed Cabin- Duplex

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

279 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#30 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

305 sq ft
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#31 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

305 sq ft
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#32 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

305 sq ft
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#33 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

305 sq ft
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#34 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

Wonderful

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

305 sq ft
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#35 Prospector Room (6- Plex)

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

305 sq ft
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#40 Settler Cabin- 2 Room Cabin (Duplex)

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

460 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#41 Settler Cabin- 2 Room Cabin (Duplex)

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

460 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 7
1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#42 Discovery Cabin (Duplex)

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

232 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

#43 King Bed Cabin- Duplex

Excellent

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

250 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

#44 Honeymoon Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Private outdoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

384 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

#45 All-American Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

384 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#50 Deluxe Family Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

448 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

#51 Deluxe Family Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

448 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

#52 Deluxe Family Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

448 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

#53 Deluxe Family Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

448 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

#54 Deluxe Family Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

448 sq ft
1 bedroom
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Beds

#55 All-American Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

384 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#56 All-American Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

384 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#57 All-American Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

384 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#58 Trailblazer Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

544 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#59 Trailblazer Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Deck/patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Flat-screen TV

544 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

#10 Family Get-Away Cabin

Good

Highlights

Deck/patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

Mini-fridge

1288 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 10
3 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

#71 Homestead Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchen

1584 sq ft
4 bedrooms
Mountain view
Sleeps 13
2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

24125 Hwy 16A, Keystone, SD, 57751

What's nearby

Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Big Thunder Gold Mine - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Mount Rushmore - 11 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Front Porch - ‬3 min drive
‪The Gaslight Restaurant & Saloon - ‬8 min drive
‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
‪Carver's Café - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Powder House Lodge

Powder House Lodge puts you within a 15-minute drive of Mount Rushmore National Memorial and Mount Rushmore. After having fun at the seasonal outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and restaurant.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 40 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 10:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 90 lbs per pet)*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

Playground
Grocery/convenience store

What to do

Hiking/biking trails
Wildlife viewing
Shopping
Mountain biking nearby
Cave exploring nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ziplining nearby
Fishing nearby

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers

Facilities

Built in 1940
Picnic area
Terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool
Firepit
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Closed captioned TV
Lever door handles
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch flat-screen TV
Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

Deck or patio
Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave

Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 per person

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between September 9 and May 30.

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from May to September
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

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

Is Powder House Lodge currently open?

The property is closed between September 9 and May 30.

Does Powder House Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Powder House Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Powder House Lodge?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Powder House Lodge?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 90 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Powder House Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Powder House Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Powder House Lodge and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes game viewing. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area.