Your Black Hills Riding Adventure Starts Here
Located near Keystone and Mount Rushmore, Holy Smoke Resort makes a great home base for your Black Hills ATV and UTV adventure. Spend the day exploring scenic trails, forest roads and beautiful Black Hills country, then come back to Holy Smoke Resort to relax and recharge for tomorrow’s ride.
Explore the Black Hills by ATV & UTV
The Black Hills National Forest offers more than 700 miles of designated motorized trails, giving ATV and UTV riders plenty of opportunities to explore the beautiful Black Hills. Ride through pine forests, scenic mountain country and miles of designated routes while experiencing South Dakota from a whole different point of view.
ATV & UTV Trailheads Near Holy Smoke Resort
Looking for a place to unload and start your ride? These nearby motorized trailheads offer convenient access to Black Hills National Forest roads and designated ATV and UTV routes.
Pine Grove Motorized Trailhead
A convenient staging area for exploring the Black Hills National Forest motorized trail system. Pine Grove offers parking for vehicles and trailers with access to designated ATV and UTV routes.
Best for: Riders looking for a convenient place to unload and start exploring the Black Hills.
Horse Creek Motorized Trailhead
A designated motorized trailhead in the central Black Hills, Horse Creek provides access to Black Hills National Forest roads and motorized routes near the Hill City area.
Best for: Riders looking to explore the forest west of Keystone and the Hill City area.
Schroeder Trailhead
Explore a larger network of Black Hills motorized routes in the Schroeder area west of Rapid City. This area connects riders with a variety of forest roads and designated OHV trails.
Best for: Riders looking for a longer day of trail riding with access to a larger network of motorized routes.
Shanks Quarry Motorized Trailhead
A designated motorized staging area west of Rapid City with direct access to the Shanks/Schroeder trail network and surrounding Black Hills National Forest routes.
Best for: ATV and UTV riders looking for a variety of trail riding and easy access to the larger Shanks/Schroeder system.
Know Before You Ride
Before heading out, make sure your ATV or UTV has the permits and licensing required for the areas you plan to ride. A Black Hills National Forest Motorized Trail Permit is required to ride on designated motorized trails.
Requirements may be different for South Dakota residents and out-of-state visitors, especially when operating an ATV or UTV on public roads. Be sure to check current trail conditions, closures, fire restrictions and riding regulations before you head out.
Use the links above for current trail maps, permits and South Dakota ATV/UTV information.
Ride All Day. Relax at Holy Smoke.
After a full day of exploring the Black Hills, come back to Holy Smoke Resort, kick back and relax among the pines. Our location near Keystone and Mount Rushmore puts you close to some of the Black Hills’ most popular attractions, so there’s plenty to enjoy both on and off the trails.
Whether you’re planning a weekend ride with friends, a family adventure or a longer Black Hills getaway, make Holy Smoke Resort your home base for the trip.
Planning an ATV/UTV Group Trip?
Bring your friends, family or riding group and make Holy Smoke Resort your home base for a Black Hills adventure. With cabins and RV accommodations available, your group can stay together, ride during the day and relax together in the evening.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or several days of riding, Holy Smoke Resort puts you near Keystone, Mount Rushmore and the beauty of the Black Hills.
