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black hills, badlands & lakes region
Hart Ranch Camping Resort: 7 mi.
south of Rapid City between Hwys
16 & 79. Private membership resort
located within 13,000 acre historic
Hart Ranch. 419 full hookup RV sites
(30 amps, cable TV, concrete pads). 71
full service cabins, lodge/restaurant,
pool/hot tubs, convenience store. RV
storage, full family-oriented activities
program. Promotional stays available.
Some restrictions apply. Open year
round! Call 1-800-605-HART (4278)
or www.hartranchresort.com
KOA-Rapid City: Closest campground
to Cabela’s. Easy access from
I-90. New deluxe, 50 amp, big-rig
ready sites. Heated pool & spa, new
Kamp K9 dog park, tours, car rentals,
new playground. Pancake breakfast,
watermelon feeds, cowboy poet.
Kamping Kabins. Free Wi-Fi. Close
to shopping malls, sports fields &
fairgrounds. Directions: I-90 Exit 61,
go 2.5 mi. south on Elk Vale Road,
right at Hwy 44 exit, then left at stop
light. Ph 605-348-2111 or 1-800-5628504.
e-mail: rckoa@aol.com www.
rapidcitykoa.com
Lazy J RV Park & Campground:
4110 S. Hwy 16, 1 mi. south of Rapid
City on a terraced hillside with panoramic
views. Your full service destination
park, centrally located to all
attractions with over 100 sites, level
paved pull-thrus, full hookups, some
shaded. Rental units, tenting, heated
pool, free Wi-Fi, laundromat, rec center,
big rig friendly, car rentals, bus
tours available. Great cell phone & TV
reception, groceries & gifts. Res. call
605-342-2751. www.lazyjrvpark.com
Great ★ Service
Mystery Mountain Resort: On the
road to Mt. Rushmore, Hwy 16 West,
next to Bear Country USA. Guest
houses, cabins, shaded RV sites, full
& partial, many pull-thrus & tent
sites. 50’ heated pool & spa, Wi-Fi,
petrifi ed wood walking trail, mysterious
gravity house. Laundry, showers,
C-store. Car rentals locally & tours
available. Group shelters. Basketball
court, mini-golf. 13752 S. Highway 16,
Rapid City, SD 57701. Ph 605-342-5368
or 1-800-658-CAMP (2267). e-mail:
info@blackhillsresorts.com www.
mysterymountain.us
Rushmore Shadows Resort: Located
minutes away from Mt. Rushmore.
Right off Hwy 16. 11 mi. S of Rapid
City. Cabin rentals, full hook-up
sites, shaded tent sites, clubhouse
& convenience store. Pool, hot tub,
hot showers, playground & laundry
facilities. 23680 Busted Five Ct.,
Rapid City, SD 57702. Ph 605-3483361.
www.rushmoreshadows.com
Great ★ Service
Lake Park Campground and
Cottages: Shaded, quiet location
next to Canyon Lake on Rapid
City’s west side. Just 30 minutes
to Mt. Rushmore and centrally located
to all Black Hills attractions.
Enjoy our ducks, deer and fi shing.
No mosquitoes. AAA, Good Sam
Park. Full hookup 30 and 50 amp,
level, some pull-thrus. Cable TV,
free high-speed wireless Internet.
Tent sites. Fully furnished and
equipped, 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom
cottages. Large vacation home
sleeps 12-14. Cable TV, gas grills,
kitchens, laundry, lots of grass,
paved bike/walk path. Ideal for
reunions. Exit 57 to Hwy 44, 4 1/2
miles West to Stavekirke sign, left
on Chapel Lane. 2850 Chapel Lane,
Rapid City, SD 57702. 605-341-5320.
Reservations: 1-800-644-2267.
www.lakeparkcampground.com
Great ★ Service
Teepee Campground & RV Park:
Looking for a quiet, clean campground,
reasonable rates and friendly
service? That’s us! Located 5 miles
southwest of Rapid City on Hwy 16.
Close to shopping and all Black Hills
attractions. 30-50 amp electricity, pullthrus,
partial or full hookups, laundry,
showers, free Wi-Fi, cabins, tent sites.
Rental cars, bus tours available. 2200
Ft. Hayes Road, Rapid City, SD 57702.
Ph 605-343-6319. e-mail: teepee@
sd.value.net
• Dining •
Black Hills Bagels: Deli & espresso
bar. 28 varieties, made from scratch
& baked fresh daily. 18 cream cheese
varieties. Breakfast, lunch & dessert.
Gourmet coffee, espresso & specialty
drinks. Gift shop. Free Wi-Fi, conveniently
located on your way to Mt.
Rushmore. 913 Mt. Rushmore Rd.,
Rapid City, SD 57701. Ph 605-399-1277.
www.blackhillsbagels.com
Dakotah Steakhouse: A traditional
steakhouse menu with a contemporary
western fl air featuring quality
beef from prime to choice grades,
all aged 30 days. As with the leading
steakhouses of America, Dakotah
Steakhouse uses infrared broilers
producing heat in excess of 1600
degrees searing in the juices and
natural flavors of the beef. Chops,
fresh seafood, generous salads, made
from scratch soups, side dishes and
decadent desserts round out the
menu. 1325 N. Elk Vale Rd, Rapid City,
SD 57703. Ph: 605-791-1800. www.
dakotahsteakhouse.com
Flying T Chuckwagon Supper &
Show: See our full listing in the Attraction
Section under Drama & Shows.
Minerva’s Restaurant & Bar: “Casual
comforts, distinctive dining.” The
restaurant with the award winning
menu...steaks, chops, pasta, seafood,
pizzas, burgers, salads and delicious
specialty desserts. Relax, enjoy cocktails
and a game of billiards in our
lounge. Warm, friendly atmosphere.
Great for the entire family. We are
located in the Best Western Ramkota
Hotel at 2111 N. Lacrosse St., Rapid
City, SD 57701. Ph 605-394-9505.
Peppy’s Pizza, Arcade & Lazer Tag:
Join Peppy the Pizzasaurus for fun,
great food & games for the entire family.
Open daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) Order from menu
or enjoy our buffets! Area’s biggest &
best arcade fun center. Win great prizes.
Lazer Tag any time w/Friday unlimited
time from 10 p.m. to midnight. 937 East
North St. (next to K-Mart), Rapid City,
SD 57701. Ph 605-399-1494.
• See & Do •
See Attractions Section Pgs. 114127.
Best Western Ramkota Water Park:
Enjoy one of the Black Hills largest
indoor hotel water parks! Kids love
sliding down two 165 ft. water slides,
shooting water cannons from the deck
of the pirate ship and playing beneath
a mushroom of cascading water. Great
fun for all ages! Free for our guests! I-90,
Exit 59; 2111 N. LaCrosse St., Rapid
City, SD 57701. Ph 1-800-528-1234. www.
ramkota.com
Black Hills Visitor Information Center:
Make your visit to our area more
fun with a stop at our modern complex.
Free brochures, maps, exhibits, displays
and counseling will help max your fun
in the Black Hills and Badlands. Book
store, gift shop with WiFi Lounge &
SD coffee on-premise. Weather radar
and road reports. Picnic area and pet
exercise area. Open year-round 8 a.m.-5
p.m. Extended summer hours May-Sept.
Exit 61 on I-90, Rapid City, SD. Ph 605355-3700.
www.blackhillsbadlands.com/
bhvic Great ★ Service
Mt. Rushmore Gold and Diamond
Factory Outlet: Take a fun, free tour
on the factory fl oor to see Black Hills
Gold and diamond jewelry made. Tours
run Monday-Friday beginning at 8:00
a.m. 30% off factory direct prices on
quality Black Hills Gold, diamonds,
watches and more. At the stoplight Mt.
Rushmore Rd. & Fairmont Blvd. Ph 605343-7099.
www.mtrushmorejewelry.com
See display ad on Page 220.
Prairie Edge: Visit the most extensive
collection of Plains Indian Art, crafts
& jewelry in the area. An arts & crafts
gallery, fine art gallery, bookstore
and unique crafts supply center are all
housed in a historically restored building.
The greatest gift you’ll take home
is the experience. Open 7 days a week.
606 Main St., Rapid City, SD 57701. Ph
605-342-3086. www.prairieedge.com
Rapid City listings continue
Thirsty’s Restaurant & Bar:
Family owned & operated. Located
at 819 Main St. in downtwon
Rapid City. Open 7 days a week.
Serving locally raised buffalo
and a full menu. Outdoor patio
dining, families, groups, parties.
Live entertainment. Enjoy
service and food South Dakota
style! 819 Main St., Rapid City,
SD 57701. Ph 605-343-3104 www.
thirstysrapidcity.com
Camping Reservations
Hundreds of local campers head for
State Parks on weekends. Reserve ahead
for Friday or Saturday nights. If you use
public campgrounds, which don’t accept
reservations, you’ll fi nd the best sites by
doing some scouting early in the day.
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http://www.lazyjrvpark.com
http://www.hartranchresort.com
http://www.ramkota.com
http://www.dakotahsteakhouse.com
http://www.ramkota.com
http://www.dakotahsteakhouse.com
http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/bhvic
http://www.mysterymountain.us
http://www.rapidcitykoa.com
http://www.blackhillsbadlands.com/bhvic
http://www.mysterymountain.us
http://www.rapidcitykoa.com
http://www.rushmoreshadows.com
http://www.mtrushmorejewelry.com
http://www.prairieedge.com
http://www.lakeparkcampground.com
http://www.thirstysrapidcity.com
http://www.thirstysrapidcity.com
http://www.blackhillsbagels.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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