Powder House Lodge

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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In-room dining
Exterior
Restaurant
Restaurant
1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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24125 Hwy 16A, Keystone, SD, 57751
  • Place, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Rushmore
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪41 min drive‬
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Room options

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Cabin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Cabin

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Cabin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Cabin

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Cabin

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Cabin

  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Signature Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Cabin

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

Premium Cabin

  • 147 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 13
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds, 2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

Powder House Lodge

Lodge with free parking, near Big Thunder Gold Mine
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free lodge has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities are on-site.
Powder House Lodge offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Keystone lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Powder House Lodge. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Gutzon Borglum Historical Center. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast offered for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, convenience store and a gift shop
  • On-site recreation includes a playground and hiking/biking trails
  • Guests have great things to say about the restaurant and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Big Thunder Gold Mine and a few minutes from Rushmore Tramway Adventures
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Powder House Lodge. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Keystone lodge is smoke free.

Guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee.
Powder House Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1940
  • Renovated entire property - 2013
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 9 September and 30 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 90 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 10 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Powder House Lodge Keystone
Powder House Lodge
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Powder House Hotel Keystone
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Powder House Lodge Lodge Keystone

Powder House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1020 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Michele

No Wifi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H. Talbott,

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was beyond excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabins was beautiful with a kitchen and kitchen supplies. The food at restaurant was great and the staff was always friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend!

We loved our stay. The owners truly care and their property is well-maintained. The restaurant food was amazing. The pool was clean and heated. The beds were comfy. Loved the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie A, Clarksville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice. Room was very clean. Was pretty quiet!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay. Highly recommend over just a regular hotel. This place was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent - incredibly friendly… thought the front desk associate was the owner even! Powder House is staying true to the Black Hills vibes, love the authenticity of the entire property, not just the room itself!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We saw good reviews online for the restaurant. They said it would be a shame to miss it. Wrong...The elk was tough. The vegetables served were a frozen veggies. What restaurant serves frozen vegetables? Poor quality food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabin was clean, bed was comfortable, restaurant was great. Great price to be that close to Mt. Rushmore.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholaus

Great staff and beautiful. As a usually get a hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The log cabin look was very neat. The family cabin was very convenient with a loft with 2 beds for our younger kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adarsh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Powder House Lodge & Restaurant

Great little cabin and the restaurant is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of space in the room and the best prime rib I have ever had and I come from beef country!! I had a beautiful view of the trees out of big windows with only a short drive to Mount Rushmore. Well laid out private walkable property with an outdoor pool for the kids! I definitely recommend this property and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and they kindly accommodated our request to place a food order near closing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

alysha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and nice cabins
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part of the stay was the staff at Powder House. They were pleasant, helpful and always willing to go the extra mile.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing, the cabins are built at different elevation with awesome views below. Restaurant is right below the cabins with a fantastic menu. Definitely will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025