Cabins, vacation homes, and RVs… oh my! What is your preferred way to camp during the summer? Cabin camping lets you and your family be in the great outdoors, while keeping their preferences for a comfortable vacation experience. Being one with nature doesn’t mean you have to undergo the discomforts and inconveniences that traditional tent [...]
Here in the Black Hills but only have limited time? We’ve created an adventure-filled, two-day itinerary option for you! With Mount Rushmore National Memorial only 4.2 miles from Holy Smoke Resort, this is an obvious place to go - and honestly, it’s probably one of (if not THE) main reason most of our visitors come [...]
Why does it feel like it’s getting harder and harder to plan a family vacation that everyone is going to enjoy? After all, a family vacation sounds simple. Pick a place. Go there. Have fun. Make memories. Come home. Easy, right? We have found, the challenge comes when parents are trying to pick a summer [...]
As we enter the end of the year and the holiday season, more and more families are buying experiences for their children over traditional gifts. And we encourage you to look at everything South Dakota has to offer! RV camping isn’t new - and it’s seen a huge increase over the last few years. Some [...]
The holiday season is a spectacular sight in the Black Hills of South Dakota! While we close for the season by mid-October, we still recommend Keystone and the Black Hills for your winter stay. South Dakotans are known for the hometown hospitality and the Holy Smoke Resort staff is no different. During the Spring, Summer, [...]
Let’s get to the nitty gritty. Here are a few of the technical reasons why we are the best place to park it for the night (or the weekend… or the week!) in the Black Hills. With easy access just off Highway 16A, our affordable RV parking allows you to enjoy your stay in the [...]
So, you’ve found yourself in our beautiful Black Hills and you’re staying with us at Holy Smoke Resort during the Fall. Welcome! It’s so tranquil here; the perfect little getaway spot for a long weekend. But what is there to do here once the summer attractions close? Well, aside from the must-see Legends in Light [...]
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally (also known as Sturgis Bike Week, Sturgis Bike Rally, etc.) is hands down one of the most notorious motorcycle rallies in the United States. South Dakota locals will be able to tell you it’s one of the largest events within the state and west river South Dakota sees hundreds of thousands […]
The Black Hills of South Dakota is rich with history. From the Mount Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, and the Paha Sapa – more commonly known as the Black Hills – there is our country’s history around every evergreen tree and our property, Holy Smoke Resort formerly Holy Smoke Camp, is no different. It […]
Things To Do *Grab your hiking boots and hit the Mickelson Trail. *Stroll through the Historic Walking tour in Keystone’s old town. *Book a trail ride with one of the local wranglers. *Let us help you plan a day trip. * Rent a bicycle or an ATV and enjoy the trails. Trail maps can be [...]
