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Powder House Lodge

Mt. Rushmore National Memorial Area - SD · United States

24125 Hwy 16aView location

9.4/10Excellent1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.2/109.2
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Powder House Lodge

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Powder House Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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When you stay at Powder House Lodge in Keystone, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Big Thunder Gold Mine and Rushmore Tramway Adventures. This lodge is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Mount Rushmore.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 41 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 90 Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
    • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
    • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Gutzon Borglum Historical Center 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Big Thunder Gold Mine 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
National Presidential Wax Museum 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Holy Terror Mini Golf 3 km / 1.9 mi
Mount Rushmore National Memorial 3.2 km / 2 mi
Rushmore Tramway Adventures 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Cosmos Mystery Area 4 km / 2.5 mi
Mount Rushmore 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Presidential Trail 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Horse Thief Lake 10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Rushmore Cave 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Naked Winery 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Stone Faces Winery 13 km / 8.1 mi
Sheridan Lake South 14.1 km / 8.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 40
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Newspaper stand
  • Shop
  • Terrace
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  • Newspapers
  • Children playground
  • Breakfast
  • Picnic
  • Snacks
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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  • Room TWO QUEEN BEDSRoom • TWO QUEEN BEDSROO.2Q

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO QUEEN BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO QUEEN BEDSFAM.2Q

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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  • FAMILY ROOM DELUXE QUEEN BEDFAMILY ROOM • DELUXE QUEEN BEDFAM.DX-QN

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  • Cabin TWO QUEEN BEDSCabin • TWO QUEEN BEDSCAB.2Q

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    Room code: CAB.2Q

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    Room code: QUA.QN

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  • Cabin KING SIZE BEDCabin • KING SIZE BEDCAB.KG

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    Room code: CAB.KG

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  • Cabin TWO KING BEDSCabin • TWO KING BEDSCAB.2K

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    Room code: CAB.2K

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  • Cabin DUPLEXCabin • DUPLEXCAB.DP

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    Room code: CAB.DP

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Powder House Lodge

9.4
Excellent
1,000 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
Ravshan
Hotel is pwrfectly located. Close to Mt Rushmore. The lady at the front desk was very helpful. Rooms were clean. I would definitely stay there again
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2026
Roxanne
Room was very clean and comfortable. Area surrounding the resort was very nice and we felt safe.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2026
Jeannie
Nice to have good restaurant to walk to on the property. Great location too!
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Megan
Great room close to everything
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2026
Junean
I loved how close we were to Keystone without knowing it. The staff were very nice.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Karen
Very clean!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
dawn
The only complaint i would have is figuring out the sewer smell.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
MICHAEL SCOTT
The Sixplex I stayed in was nice and quaint. The cabin was clean and homey. The staff are wonderful. Great restaurant. Great waiters and waitresses! The food at the restaurant is always impeccable. The steak then the seafood spaghetti plate. Parking in the six plex is challenging w a pickup, but other than that, the property was good
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
Bethany
We stayed in the motel and it was clean and cool! Quiet and beautiful scenery. The walk to the pool was about 3 minutes and while it wasn’t heated it wasn’t very warm but it was still nice enough to swim in.
8/10
Excellent
22 Jul 2026
Kirby
Room was really small, but AC worked well, bed was comfortable, and good water pressure in shower.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
Rick
Excellent stay at this clean property. The pool and the restaurant were great!
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Melanie
What a beautiful cabin to enjoy after a long, hot day of traveling. Clean, knotty pine walls, comfortable bed, quiet, lovely semi-wooded hillside. We enjoyed some time sitting on the deck before dinner and counted our lucky stars that we found this great place.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Eileen
We loved our stay! The beds were super comfortable with a plethora of pillows, helpful staff, and close to everything. Everything was great!!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Michaela
everything was great and exactly as listed. staff was super helpful and easy check in. we went during a heat wave and the window AC's weren't the best but as excepted.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jul 2026
La
Upstairs bedroom was small and ceiling was way too low in the deluxe family cabin. The window air did cool the whole cabin which was great!
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jul 2026
Barbara
Conveniently located near Mt Rushmore. Air conditioner didn’t work but was immediately replaced by the staff. They were very friendly & accommodating. Ok food at the lodge. Small room, comfy bed, clean bathroom.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
Elizabeth
We had cabin 71 was amazing. Loved the quiet , the patio. Inside was beautiful beds very comfortable. Had a full kitchen. We didn’t use it but was available to use. Powder house restaurant we didn’t care for the food.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2026
julie
overall great experience
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Tonette
Great property, employees nice and very helpful.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Sally
Great restaurant on the property.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Michelle
The cabin was nice and comfortable. A little on the small for us, only because we travel with alot of stuff. The staff in the restaurant were pleasant and always happy.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Chris
Clean, beautiful, convenient… Our second time staying here and we will definitely stay here again the next time we find ourselves in the Black Hills!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Lynette
Everything was wonderful!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Ken
Excellent location
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Natalie
We got lucky and snagged a last minute cabin. These cabins are clean, cute, and so comfortable! Bonus was the restaurant was amazing also! Staff were 10/10!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Jenny
Clean comfortable cabin good food
Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2026
ryan
Helpful staff. Great for families.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2026
Laure
Very quaint and comfortabe room. Not a big room but clean and cabin like environment. Little hills and walk up on stone steps but very mountain cabon like. Super friendly and helpful. Greatbrakfast wiht sauge and biscuits. So close to mount Rushmore and Keystone so a great stop off.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2026
Glenda
The cabin was clean, wish they would replace the carpet with vinyl planks or newer carpet, the restaurant was good.
Staff was very helpful and we ate at the restaurant good food, great service!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jul 2026
Katrina
The only thing that I would mention, is there was a bad smell that came from the ac unit. We were able to still stay, but as we were leaving, the people next to us mentioned they also had a bad smell coming from their unit. He said they actually had to turn the unit off. Other than that, the staff was very friendly, the check in and check out was also very quick.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Mindi
We stayed in one of the apartments right behind the restaurant. Just an average room, nothing special but a very unique experience. We had dinner at the restaurant and had a wonderful waitress. Woke up the next morning to a family of turkey's right outside the door.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Jason
It was really nice place!
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Anthony
Beautiful location, excellent restaurant on site
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Kellee
Great place to stay. I was hesitant about staying in a “motel” but it was clean, convenient and right by the restaurant. I would stay there again and recommend to other families traveling to the area.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Cory
Our cabin was super clean and cozy. The entire property was well maintained. Pool was clean and water temp was perfect on a hot weekend. We will definitely be back next summer.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Sierra
The staff here is wonderful, from the front desk to the restaurant to the maintenance guy! Everyone was incredibly nice and helpful.
Our cabin was perfect, clean, quiet, and we loved the porch to end our evenings on. The pool looked amazing, just didn’t use it so I can’t be specific. The restaurant on property is fantastic, the staff very friendly and efficient!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Ruth
Quiet and serene, the property was just outside Keystone. A perfect spot for exploring the Black Hills, centrally located. The pool was stocked with pool noodles and toys. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were clean and cozy. The wifi is spotty in some areas.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Tanner
The Honeymoon Cabin was perfect. The room was nice and more updated than the pictures show. Hot tub was an added bonus.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jul 2026
Sukhdeep
It would have been nice if the staff had turned on the AC before our arrival. The cabin was hot and stuffy when we came in. Luckily, we had planned to go visit Mt. Rushmore so we were gone for several hours while the place cooled. The next day, we left the AC running while we went sightseeing and the temp was perfect when we came back. It would be nice if they would provide a fan for the bedroom. The space upstairs is not very efficient, can sleep humans 5 and under but grown ups not comfortably. The dinner at the on-site restaurant is really good - they give good size portions and it is delicious. If you want your cabin refreshed daily, you have to ask, it's not done automatically.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Miriam
The rooms were campy-style. The hotel rooms we rented were basic, but clean and nice.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Ryan
Nice place to stay for a couple days in the black hills !
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jul 2026
Mark
Room was clean, water pressure was good! Bed was comfortable....pictures are so deceiving it was a tiny room!!!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jul 2026
Holly
The poop was great, they provide towel, toys and pool noodles. The kids loved it after a day of hiking. The food at the restaurant was much better than I expected it to be! The amenities are nice, the staff were amazing. My single only complain is the musty room odor
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Joseph
Room was clean and quiet. Restaurant was outstanding even though it’s a little on the expensive side
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2026
Rick
We loved our stay the cabin we rented for a couple nights was prefect it was clean cozy with a nice outdoor deck the whole property was well maintained and in a beautiful setting. Overall we would highly recommend it and would definitely go back.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2026
Greg
Great location right near Mount Rushmore. Room was nice and clean. The only negatives were a significant amount of nails found in the gravel parking lot. Second minor annoyance is the loud air conditioner. We are use to a fan or other white noise while we sleep but the ac was a bit loud. We would book here again. We weren’t impressed by the restaurant like a number of people who have eaten there have been bit thats a different review. We would book here again.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
09 Jul 2026
Mary
Location was great
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Rebekah
The staff were helpful and the place is beautiful. Conveniently located very close to Mt. Rushmore.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Dayona
Hands down, this was the BEST place we have ever stayed… the location was perfect: in a beautiful woodsy area for peace and serenity yet near attractions from boardwalks to shop and eat to Mount Rushmore and Dinosaur Park, etc. The food was amazing and fairly priced and the staff made our stay exceptional! They were personable, caring, and went out their way to get whatever we needed. Housekeeping were professional, respectful and QUICK!!! Overall, the staff alone was worth the stay!!! Can’t wait to go back!!!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2026
Kenneth
Overall a great stay, only issue was AC had trouble cooling entire cabin. Ceiling fan in bedroom would be helpful.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Andrew
Brought our dog and stayed at one of the cabins and was extremely satisfied with the stay. The location is beautiful with a dense pine forest surrounding the individual cabins. Ate dinner and breakfast at the on-site restaurant and both meals were quite good (and the breakfast voucher was a nice touch). The only issue we faced was that the AC or the room itself had a somewhat musty smell (we couldn’t identify where the smell was coming from but it was unpleasant) but we just kept the windows open and didn’t mind it too much.
Pet
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Henderly
Bed wasn't the best but the overall room was what we expected.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Shawn
This was the nicest property we stayed at
The staff are amazing
They made us feel very welcomed
They knew what we wanted before we knew what we wanted
We stayed two nights wish we could’ve stayed more
The food is top-notch
Everyone should stay here
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Sandra
We rented a cabin as we were traveling with our dogs. It was perfect. The room was large and we could set up our pens for the dogs when we were visiting an attraction. The small kitchen area really helped facilitate their feeding and our snacks. The lodge was so conveniently located to so many places: Rushmore, Custer Park, the caves, Keystone, Hill City etc. We never had to drive far to see anything. All the staff were so friendly and helpful. The restaurant was so convenient and so good that in the six days that we were staying at the lodge we only ate someplace else once. My only wish is that it didn’t take me three days to drive there so I could go every year!
Pet
4/10
Poor
06 Jul 2026
E
It is right on main road and more like a motel 6 whereas the photos make it appear to be secluded. Limited hours to check in and check out. Room floor not very clean. Charged $50 to my cc which required me to call to find out why (it was temporary). Staff was nice. We were able to get a good takeout meal to take to Mount Rushmore evening activities. The town is low rent. Would have been better to stay at big chain in Custer despite longer drive to Rushmore.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Cyla
Very clean
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Tanya Marie
We enjoyed the stay and really liked the cabin. Cool experience for the kids.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Brittany
Great little roadside resort very close to Mount Rushmore. We stayed in one of the motel rooms which was clean and nice. The on-site restaurant was great and had good breakfast. Friendly staff. We would stay again!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
Hadley
Great!
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
Alan
The 2 EV chargers are in the parking lot. This was a game changer for exploring each day. And they were free!

Restaurant was OUTSTANDING! They serve Breakfast Lunch and Dinner.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2026
James
Cabin #10 was an awesome experience for our family of six adults and 4 children. Powder House location in the Black Hills is perfect for all locations.

We will definitely be going back!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
Debbie
The Powder HOuse Lodge is right off Highway 16A and except for some traffic noise, we abolutely loved it. The staff was amazing expecially the wait staff in the restaurant. The restaurant serves delicious meals. Everything we tried was mouth wateringly good.

The cabins were lovely, spacous and comfortable with two queen beds, a TV, AC, microwave, and mini fridge and a porch with porch swing to enjoy the beauty. There is a heated swimming pool and a few games for kids on the grounds.

It's very close to the attractions in Keystone and a few miles to Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park, and a little further, to Crazy Horse. About an hour away is Wind Cave National Park where we saw a herd of bison. There are lovely hot springs (Moccasin Hot Springs) in Hot Springs, SD. It was a geat two day stay with plenty to do!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Jul 2026
Tara
Stayed in the hotel room vs the cabin. Air conditioner was very loud. Much closer to the highway than I was expecting.

Overall, good stay. Close to everything we wanted to see. Easy enough to walk to the restaurant for breakfast each morning before heading out.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Ali
This was a great spot for our family to stay to explore the area! Our kids are 10, 7 and 3 and loved the pool and playground. Our cabin (#50) was perfect for what we needed. We ate our meals at the picnic table outside and enjoyed coffee on the porch swing in the mornings. We definitely would stay here again!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Doug
This is by far my favorite place to stay in the hills. But rooms are difficult to get sometimes.
Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2026
Marcie
Nice stop after seeing Mount Rushmore. The beds were comfortable and the shower was good. It was long time to get the water hot but once it was, it was great. Not a fan of the pillows, noisy a/c or the spotty wifi but we streamed the world cup on our devices and enjoyed a beer on the bar deck.

Seemed like a great place for families with playground & pool.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2026
Lori
So convenient having a restaurant on the property
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Rebecca
We enjoyed the cabin. Sitting on the front porch was very relaxing. The restaurant was excellent. Opening the window made the air conditioner unnecessary in 70-80 degree weather. Great location too. Close to Mount Rushmore and centrally located to other places like Custer state park and Rapid city. Would stay again if we are up this way.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Susan
Beautiful spot!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Elisa
Nice, helpful staff. Comfortable, clean, spacious. Nice restaurant on site with very friendly staff. On a major road but no issue with road noise during our stay (our cabin was towards the top of the hill).
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
Silvia
I booked 2 queen beds and I got 1 queen bed with no apologies. Then, there was a flight of horrible stone steps up to my room with no help with my luggage. I’m 69 years old with my 8 year old granddaughter. Wow!!!! No help at all.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Paul
Beautiful place to stay and the food was delicious 🌞
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2026
Annika
Powder House is a delightful place to stay with endless opportunities for fun and exploration within a few miles. We loved our cabin! It was clean and cozy and the front porch was a lovely perk, as was the hammock! Our son got a lot of use out of the pool which was clean and heated. We loved our breakfast at the restaurant as well! 100% would come back!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Dyrk
It is clean and steaks were great
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Cecelia
Clean convenient ample parking great food at restaurant
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Shasta
Amazing experience!!
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Rakel
The room was spacious and clean. Close proximity to Mount Rushmore was a huge place. We had dinner at the restaurant on site the night before and it was fantastic. A little pricey, but good. They give you a card for 10% off your breakfast at their restaurant. We didn’t use it, but thought that was a good convenience. Staff was super helpful when we had an unexpected health situation.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Mark
Had an absolute wonderful stay! The rooms are cozy and the property is well maintained! Staff was super friendly and food was good! Would definitely recommend!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Andrew
Nice staff, good location
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
David
Cool place
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Marilyn
We enjoyed our stay there and also enjoyed breakfast too.
Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2026
David
Great location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2026
Alexander
Really friendly staff. The onsite restaurant is great and was a nice experience after a long day in the car. The room was adequate, beds are comfortable and plenty of pillows. Location is great if visiting Mt. Rushmore. Seemed nicer than the other places in Keystone.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Dave
A popular property with cabins and restaurant, minutes from Mt Rushmore. Would stay again if I was travelling through the area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Gail
The Powder House duplex we stayed in was rustic but clean. The property is pretty and offers nice amenities like a pool and picnic tables. We had a leak around the toilet and someone was there to fix it in literally less than 30 seconds. Staff was friendly and location was great.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
kelley
Restaurant on site was wonderful. Staff super friendly and our cabin was better than expected. Would definitely stay again
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Jun 2026
Susan
The food and wait staff were amazingly great. We received some travel tips from the Hostess which was very helpful.
The cabin we were in (43) was dated. The bathroom was very small. The first night we couldn't get hot water and then my Husband concluded that it had been set up backwards - meaning turn the faucet to cold gave us hot water. After the first night the shower head started leaking that woke us at night. We put a towel around the head to get by the the end of our stay.
The in room TV didn't work and had to have a hostess staff come and figure out that it was turned off at the switch.
Our cabin, which could improve with an upgrade, had very poor sound control between the two attached units. We could literally hear the man snoring all night.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Charlene
Hotel was clean and well maintained. Nice location on the way to Mount Rushmore. Check in staff was very friendly and helpful. Restaurant food was great and our waitress Shae made wonderful recommendations and was just amazing!
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Eva
This room was so cozy and great! We were lucky to get it from a cancellation and had a great stay. The staff was so kind and knowledgeable about the area and the room was clean and well stocked. We liked being in the woods and it was a quiet area
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Michael
Emily was a 12 outta 10..
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2026
Paul
After checking in and getting all unpacked, we tried to connect to the wifi. Signal was very strong but no internet connection. Informed the front desk and they informed us that they were aware of it and are waiting for a response from the internet provider. Checked back the next day. No update. The following day we were informed that the lightning storm that passed through was the issue. Next day, still no internet. After 4 days the internet was now 'working' I put it in quotes because even though there was now an internet connection, the service was spotty and slow. Normally this is not an issue if you have a good cell service connection. Well, very poor cell service connection in the exact location of the lodge as well. Frustrating and will not book here again because if this amenity short fall.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Jill
Would like a hot tub or pool inside
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jun 2026
Jeff
Had issues with smelling sewer gasses in the bathroom. Bathroom was also infested with silverfish.
Family
4/10
Poor
19 Jun 2026
Kathy
The cabin location was so beautiful with a great view from the deck and hot tub. But the deck was full of pollen which had been walked over and then transferred into hot tub. I requested a broom so I could at least get the worst of it up. The sofa sleeper bedding was very stained and in all honesty, I could not bear to even crawl into that bed after I requested the bedding be changed, I slept on the sofa with my own blanket from home (not the best night of sleep). I know sofa beds are not always used and can get overlooked when cleaning a room maybe but it just did not sit well with me. And the restaurant was overpriced and forgot my twice baked potato with my meal. All and all, not a good stay, but not the worst either. Sorry for an honest review.
Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2026
YULIA
Based on the pictures I expected a quiet cabin in the forest campground. But the lodge is located on a side of a very busy freeway. When I say on a side it is literally on the side. It was insanely loud. You cant open windows because of the noise even at night. You cant sit outside because all you see and hear are cars. No birds, no mountain air. There was no peace you expect from a cabin. That was a huge disappointment.
Also, the room is tiny. There is no way a family can stay in it. There is literally no space for more than 2 carry-on.
There also was a guest who kept smoking outside of tbe cabin.
Pros:
The water pressure was the best ever I saw in any hotel, even in resorts.
Bed was comfortable.
Convenient location to the Mt. Rushmore and the town.
They give free bags of ice.
There is laundry on the compound.
$15 voucher for food
Amazing restaurant.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Erin
We loved the location and it was just the perfect spot for us to stay. We ate dinner and breakfast at the restaurant and both meals were delicious.

We stayed in a hotel room and it was cozy and big enough for the two of us. I would definitely try a cabin next time. We drove over to Mt. Rushmore after dinner and it was easy there and back.
The staff was great, friendly and and very accommodating.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Jennifer
Our entire stay was excellent, we only wish we could have stayed longer. If we stayed longer we would have picked a larger cabin located toward the back of the property. Such a beautiful place, exceptionally clean, and the owners are so friendly, professional, and helpful! They have the gift of hospitality! Many thanks!
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
18 Jun 2026
Kathleen
ADA room, although not requested. Dining at the lodge was not the best. The salad upgrade was good, however. Avoid the beef dip sandwich. NOT good broth and flavorless sandwich. I didn’t eat it and no questions were asked or I wasn’t offered anything else.
Coffee maker and additions in the room were not good.
The biggest challenge was the refrigerator, not sealing properly and causing a loud hum. Closing the door tightly helped for a little while, but then resume the loud hum.
Shower water pressure was great! Best shower!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Darrin
The Powder House Lodge is an amazing place to stay. First, we were met by the manager(wish I remembered her name) all business but very kind and helpful, thank you, manager, sorry I forgot your name. Then we got to our room. Very spacious, clean and all that you need. At check in the manager gave us a voucher for the restaurant on site. We saved it for breakfast the day we left. The hostess was very nice, the waitress was fantastic and yes, the manager was there to greet us and ask how everything was
The topper is the price for the room was well below other places that I feel are no way near as nice. My wife mentioned this to the manager and her response was so refreshing. \"We keep our price down so families can enjoy their vacation.\" Well, we definitely enjoyed our trip and the stay at the Powder house topped it off nicely.
Thank you
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Cody
great cabins! great staff
Self

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