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Our top choices for Horse Thief Lake hotels

Indoor pool, open 8 AM to 10 PM, pool loungers

Rushmore Express Keystone

Rushmore Express Keystone
2.5 star property
4.7 km from Horse Thief Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,491 reviews)
"Great place, clean, friendly staff, close location for Mount Rushmore"
United States
Beth
The price is Rp2.223.185
Rp2.416.537 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Rushmore Express Keystone
Exterior

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
2.0 star property
4.6 km from Horse Thief Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,769 reviews)
"The place was great easy access to everything and the breakfast was wonderful"
United States
Keith
The price is Rp3.528.397
Rp4.218.836 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Aerial view

Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

Under Canvas Mount Rushmore
3.0 star property
5.7 km from Horse Thief Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (681 reviews)
"Great vacation!! Highly recommend!!"
United States
Joey
The price is Rp3.873.260
Rp4.503.440 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore
Property amenity

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore
3.0 star property
4.8 km from Horse Thief Lake
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, breakfast was good, perfect location"
United States
PETER
The price is Rp3.541.216
Rp3.849.301 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore
Lobby

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
4.4 km from Horse Thief Lake
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (659 reviews)
"Very helpful and nice lady that checked us in. Not a bad place to stay for the price!"
United States
Jennifer
The price is Rp1.755.474
Rp1.908.201 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites
Aerial view

Lodge at Palmer Gulch

Lodge at Palmer Gulch
2.0 star property
4.5 km from Horse Thief Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (917 reviews)
"The property was beautiful!"
United States
Dan
The price is Rp4.005.900
Rp4.478.952 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Lodge at Palmer Gulch
Executive Cabin, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Rock Crest Lodge And Cabins

Rock Crest Lodge And Cabins
2.5 star property
17.7 km from Horse Thief Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (443 reviews)
"Loved this long log cabin! 1000% will stay at again!"
United States
Johanna
The price is Rp3.348.932
Rp3.675.896 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Rock Crest Lodge And Cabins
Property grounds

Sweetgrass Inn B&B

Sweetgrass Inn B&B
3.5 star property
19.9 km from Horse Thief Lake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (268 reviews)
"Location was ideal for our visit."
United States
Joanne
The price is Rp3.195.996
Rp3.378.131 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Sweetgrass Inn B&B
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area
2.0 star property
18.2 km from Horse Thief Lake
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The rooms were clean & comfortable."
United States
Kaitlin
The price is Rp2.029.656
Rp2.241.844 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Super 8 by Wyndham Custer/Crazy Horse Area
Terrace/patio

Magnuson Grand Rushmore View

Magnuson Grand Rushmore View
2.0 star property
4.6 km from Horse Thief Lake
7.8 out of 10, Good, (665 reviews)
"Great location. Can see Rushmore from hotel parking lot."
United States
Jacob
The price is Rp1.808.886
Rp1.966.259 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Magnuson Grand Rushmore View
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Compare popular hotels close to Horse Thief Lake

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Indoor pool, open 8 AM to 10 PM, pool loungers
Rushmore Express Keystone
2.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,491 reviews
View
Exterior
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,769 reviews
View
Aerial view
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
681 reviews
View
Property amenity
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
View
Lobby
Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
8.0
Very good
659 reviews
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Top Horse Thief Lake Hotel Reviews

Rushmore Express Keystone

Rushmore Express Keystone

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful staff and the breakfast was good."
Chris 1-night trip
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Rushmore Express Keystone

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Mount Rushmore

9.6/5 (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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Horse Thief Lake?
Horse Thief Lake is located in a family-friendly area of Hill City known for its notable monuments. You'll find 128 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay near Horse Thief Lake?
Rushmore Express Keystone is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Horse Thief Lake. Other good choices within 5 miles include Powder House Lodge and Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Horse Thief Lake?
Expedia has 128 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Horse Thief Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Horse Thief Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Horse Thief Lake.
What can I see and do near Horse Thief Lake?
You'll have countless hours of family fun at Holy Terror Mini Golf, Rushmore Tramway Adventures and National Presidential Wax Museum. Mount Rushmore, The Black Hills and Black Elk Peak are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Presidential Trail or Naked Winery are some local sights worth checking out.