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A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a small table with stools, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sliding door leading to another room.

A covered outdoor area with tables and chairs, a white fence, and a view of a building with an American flag.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

1. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Janki

Rp1.797.954

Rp2.149.813 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A series of uniquely shaped tents in a forested area with a mountainous backdrop.

A gravel path leading to a white tented structure labeled 'TENTS 33-75'.

A tented room with a bed, wooden desk, and a view of trees.

A large, rustic wooden table with benches, surrounded by potted plants and string lights.

2. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

2.5 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Ken

Rp3.006.314

Rp3.495.492 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel entrance with a brick pathway, arched roof, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, leather sofas, a patterned rug, and a stone pillar.

An indoor pool area with stone walls, a mural, and seating.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, stone pillars, and a wooden balcony.

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

0.3 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Katherine

Rp2.463.038

Rp2.677.322 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A cozy log cabin interior with a leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a mounted television.

A log cabin with a balcony, large windows, and a wooden deck.

A log cabin-style bedroom with two beds, a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

A log cabin with a green roof, a porch with steps, and a window overlooking a forest.

4. Holy Smoke Resort

2.8 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Elizabeth

Rp3.166.309

Rp3.497.394 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a mural on the wall, and a table with chairs.

A woman at a reception desk with a computer monitor in front of her.

A modern lobby with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a reception desk, and a vending machine.

A hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, fireplace, and a separate bedroom.

5. Rushmore Express Keystone

1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Ryan

Rp1.509.433

Rp1.640.788 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a wooden ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a map on the wall.

A wooden deck with benches and a table, surrounded by stone walls and wooden railings.

A wooden building with a green staircase, a sign reading "Battle Creek Lodge", and outdoor seating with potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

6. Battle Creek Lodge

0.3 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Jeff

Rp2.983.332

Rp3.242.881 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A reception area with a reception desk, a computer monitor, and a person holding a card.

A green tray with white towels and bottles of bath products.

A bathroom with a towel rack, a small stool, and a towel rack with towels.

A hotel room with a sofa, a cabinet with a television, a dining table with chairs, and a bed.

7. Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

0.8 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Alexander

Rp1.452.125

Rp1.578.459 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with multiple levels, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

A restaurant interior with booths and tables, brick walls, and decorative elements.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a mural on the wall.

A laundry room with stacked washing machines and dryers, a red cabinet, and a tiled floor.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

0.2 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Jonah

Rp1.555.752

Rp1.691.103 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A Quality Inn with a red-roofed building, a parking lot, and a green fence.

A hotel indoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a pool table.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a TV.

A hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, a desk with a mirror, a television, and a fireplace.

9. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

0.7 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Harish

Rp1.734.310

Rp1.951.491 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a green roof, parking lot, and American flags.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a television.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue floor, surrounded by white railings and seating areas.

A balcony with a view of a road and trees, a railing, and two chairs.

10. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

0.6 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Venkatesha Babu

Rp1.414.320

Rp1.537.366 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A multi-story hotel with outdoor parking and a covered walkway.

A hotel reception area with a wooden desk, a lamp, a Dell monitor, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A large rock formation with carved faces.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

1.1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Denise

Rp1.429.170

Rp1.553.507 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A fire pit with red chairs, a flag, and a building in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, a ceiling fan, a desk with a chair, and a view through a glass door.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to a garden, a small table with a chair, and a wooden table with a chair.

A kitchen counter with a bread display, toaster, and condiments.

12. The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

< 0.1 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Paul

Rp1.256.977

Rp1.391.514 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small seating area.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a modern chandelier, and a mix of seating arrangements including sofas and a unique blue and white chair.

An indoor swimming pool with two separate sections, a tiled wall with a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

13. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

19.3 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Andrea

Rp2.889.456

Rp3.484.354 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a laptop, and a sign for 'EverSpring Inn & Suites'.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with stone walls and a view of a forested area.

14. EverSpring Inn & Suites

13.2 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Mason

Rp1.577.851

Rp1.750.575 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall and a hot tub, surrounded by seating areas.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a flagpole, and a sign indicating it is an AmericInn by Wyndham.

A hotel room with a round table, two chairs, a sofa, a TV on a dresser, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and two chairs.

15. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

12.9 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Shane

Rp1.763.480

Rp1.952.261 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An aerial view of a campground with multiple RV and tent sites, a central building, and surrounding forested areas.

A log cabin with a deck, a picnic table, and a fire pit.

A restaurant with wooden walls, large windows, and tables and chairs arranged for dining.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a playground, and a small building.

16. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

9.5 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Kelly

Rp1.641.672

Rp1.978.280 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A building with a wooden entrance, a Coca-Cola vending machine, and a sign that says "Welcome".

A view of the Lantern Inn with a pool area, surrounded by trees and a mountainous landscape.

A paved driveway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

17. Lantern Inn

12.7 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Stacey

Rp2.082.763

Rp2.299.321 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

A spa area with a stone wall, a pool with a blue edge, and a covered bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a lamp.

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

12.6 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Billy

Rp1.893.421

Rp2.234.938 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A park with a swing set, benches, and a fire pit area.

A wooden cabin with a 'OPEN' sign, a window with a view, and a small porch.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

A rustic wooden cabin with a covered patio, picnic tables, and a barbecue grill.

19. Springcreek Inn

11.8 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

angela

Rp1.856.649

Rp1.962.478 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, stone pillars, and arched windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

A hotel room with a television, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a bed, and a wardrobe.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a mirror, and a chandelier.

20. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

12.7 km from Big Thunder Gold Mine

Man Bock

Rp1.637.959

Rp1.815.818 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Big Thunder Gold Mine

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,871 reviews	View
Under Canvas Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 724 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,047 reviews	View
Holy Smoke Resort	9.0 Wonderful 628 reviews	View
Rushmore Express Keystone	8.6 Excellent 1,509 reviews	View

Top Big Thunder Gold Mine Hotel Reviews

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Great. Clean and comfortable"

Powder House Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was very nice and helpful, and the room was clean and comfortable. My only negative was that the air conditioner unit in the room was very loud and made it difficult to sleep."

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was ok"

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Was an amazing stay. check in was flawless and the hotel itself was clean and well maintained ."

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Very nice hotel, clean and friendly staff"

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean, location"

The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place to stay"

Holy Smoke Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Our cabin was just a one bed room. It was just enough for what we needed. The room was neat and clean. It had a microwave and refrigerator. The staff was very friendly and easy check-in. It is close the Mt. Rushmore and a nice little town for shopping. Would recommend."

Other attractions near Big Thunder Gold Mine

A mountain with a large rock face featuring carved faces, surrounded by dense green forest.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

9.8/10 (998 reviews)

Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.

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Mount Rushmore

9.6/10 (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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A lake surrounded by dense forests and rocky mountains.

Horse Thief Lake

8.8/10 (123 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Horse Thief Lake and enjoy the horse riding in Hill City. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its notable monuments.

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Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

8.8/10 (245 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Gutzon Borglum Historical Center during your trip to Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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National Presidential Wax Museum

8.6/10 (165 reviews)

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by National Presidential Wax Museum in Keystone. Discover the area's notable monuments or seek out its horse riding.

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Holy Terror Mini Golf

7.8/10 (84 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Holy Terror Mini Golf and popular activities such as horse riding in Keystone. Visit the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Cosmos Mystery Area

Enjoy an outing to Cosmos Mystery Area during your stay in Rapid City. Make time for the notable monuments and horse riding in this family-friendly area.

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Presidential Trail

9.4/10 (330 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Presidential Trail and popular activities such as horse riding in Keystone. While you're in the area, find time to visit its notable monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Big Thunder Gold Mine?

Big Thunder Gold Mine is located in a scenic area of Keystone that travellers like for its mountain views and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 30 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Big Thunder Gold Mine?

Adjacent to Big Thunder Gold Mine, Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore and Rushmore Express Keystone.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Big Thunder Gold Mine?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Big Thunder Gold Mine.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Big Thunder Gold Mine, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Big Thunder Gold Mine.

What can I see and do near Big Thunder Gold Mine?

Bring the family to National Presidential Wax Museum, Rushmore Tramway Adventures and Holy Terror Mini Golf while you're checking out the area near Big Thunder Gold Mine. Mount Rushmore, Rushmore Cave and Presidential Trail are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial or Horse Thief Lake while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Big Thunder Gold Mine hotels

1. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

2. Under Canvas Mount Rushmore

3. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

4. Holy Smoke Resort

5. Rushmore Express Keystone

6. Battle Creek Lodge

7. Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

8. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

9. Quality Inn Keystone near Mount Rushmore

10. Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Keystone/Mt. Rushmore

12. The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

13. ClubHouse Hotel & Suites - Rapid City

14. EverSpring Inn & Suites

15. AmericInn by Wyndham Hill City Mt Rushmore

16. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

17. Lantern Inn

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Near Mt. Rushmore

19. Springcreek Inn

20. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites

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Top Big Thunder Gold Mine Hotel Reviews

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

Powder House Lodge

Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore

Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites

The Brookside Motel Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

Holy Smoke Resort

Other attractions near Big Thunder Gold Mine

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore

Horse Thief Lake

Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

National Presidential Wax Museum

Holy Terror Mini Golf

Cosmos Mystery Area

Presidential Trail

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