Powder House Lodge

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

Standard Cabin

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

Standard Cabin

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

Standard Room

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

Superior Cabin

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

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 36 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

Superior Cabin

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

Superior Room

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

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
(2 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Room

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

Superior Room

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

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 Twin Beds

Standard Room

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

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 Twin 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 Twin Beds

Superior Room

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

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 Twin Beds

Superior Room

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

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 Twin Beds

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

Standard Cabin

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

Standard Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 26 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

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

Economy Single Room

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

Economy Single Room

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 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

Signature Cabin

  • 51 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

Signature Cabin

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

Premium Cabin

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

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

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About the area

Keystone

When you stay at Powder House Lodge in Keystone, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Big Thunder Gold Mine and Rushmore Tramway Adventures. .This lodge is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Mount Rushmore.

What's nearby

  • Gutzon Borglum Historical Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 11 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Peak Grill And Tap Room - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Front Porch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Powder House Lodge

Lodge with free parking, near Big Thunder Gold Mine
Powder House Lodge offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters 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 phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Powder House Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
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 available

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 September 9 and May 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 90 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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

Powder House Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 695 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved cabin #7 It was just what we needed. Rustic, old, romantic little cabin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome cabin and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista Kay

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Niki

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice private cabin. Didnt like hearing the hwy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Powder House Lodge has a very professional and courteous staff, and is conveniently located about 10 minutes from Mount Rushmore. The on site restaurant has great food and friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again if I were to visit the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darci

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was not as advertised and did not meet our expectations. The restaurant was good, service at the restaurant was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee, Lakeland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything and wish we could've stayed longer. We stayed in the "honeymoon cabin" because it has a private hot tub. It was perfect! Staff was excellent as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little cabin in Keystone which was a perfect location to get to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Custer State Park.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! Staff at the Powder House was 10/10 and we had an amazing dinner! Thank you so much!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dexter, Anderson

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was quiet and cozy. It rained while we were there so we did not get an opportunity to utilize and explore their outdoor amenities. The onsite restaurant is amazing. We had an issue with one of our dishes but the staff bent over backwards to make things right. Nicholas, the restaurant manager, came by several times to apologize, make things right and followed up to make sure we were happy. My steak dinner was one of the best I've ever had. We will definitely return if we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ute

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Why this place received such good reviews is beyond me. Rude owner and host, food was nothing to write home about and the room was extremely small, bed was uncomfortable, no phone in the room, no cell signal, WiFi was very weak etc. etc. The steps to the room are natural stone and very uneven and I almost fell twice. I saw another older couple that had the same problem. Owner did not care. Suggested I can go somewhere else. Just horrible. I will never go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people good food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exceeded my expectations

Great convenient location to Mt. Rushmore. Excellent restaurant too. Jen went above and beyond to make my experience wonderful. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rented Duplex cabin. Very noisy, hear residents on opposite side wall, every word. Ran the fan all night to block out noise. Other than that, very nice place and people, thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of cabin was easy to get to as well as being surrounded by nature and not concrete.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seng Pan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is near to Mount Rushmore and their restaurant is good too. Definitely stay there again if I comeback to Mount Rushmore in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant!! The check-in process was friendly and well-informing. The location of the lodge made our excursions to Mt Rushmore and Custer State Park very comfortable. One morning, I woke up to deer cruising through. Loved it!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaobing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice. close to Mt Rushmore.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Minerva

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved cabin 59. Plenty of room inside and the back deck area was perfect. We would definitely book again if we are in the area again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, well informed, and quick.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miwa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! We enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property and room was comfortable. Bed was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Garry, American Fork

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful except one thing. The hot water didn't last too long and my wife couldn't figure out how to divert the water to the shower head. I suggest you add a note in the bathtub area and change the shower head to reduce water flow a little and the hot water will last much longer.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025