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

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

A door with an ornate metal gate, a sign above it reading "ELEVATOR", and a small number "1" on the door.

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

4.6 km from Horse Thief Lake

Frieda

€83

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rustic outdoor setting with a metal grill, wooden stools, and a fire pit.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a microwave, a stove, and a sink. There are two stools at the counter.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a sink, and a dining area set with white plates, bowls, and cutlery.

A spacious living area with a black leather sectional sofa, a wooden door with a 'WELCOME' sign, and a view into the kitchen area.

2. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

12.2 km from Horse Thief Lake

tom

€75

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern building with a pergola and outdoor seating area.

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

3. EverSpring Inn & Suites

8.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Angelina

€88

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

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

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

4.8 km from Horse Thief Lake

Jim

€73

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A sign for SweetGrass Inn, indicating it offers bed and breakfast services.

A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a covered area.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a chair, a lamp, and a mirror.

A two-story house with a steeply pitched roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

5. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

19.9 km from Horse Thief Lake

Janet

€81

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a red wall, a large window, and a red chair.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

4.9 km from Horse Thief Lake

Pete

€85

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wooden interior with a kitchen area, a dining table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a built-in air conditioner, and a trash bin.

A wooden cabin with a number '02' on the door, a bench outside, and a gravel driveway.

A wooden-paneled room with a TV mounted on the wall, a small table, and a window with curtains.

7. Pine Haven Lodging

12.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Lori

€107

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern lodge with a large deck, stone fire pit, and picnic tables.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and a stone fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, a painting, and a bathtub.

A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden ceiling, and a large rug.

8. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3.7 km from Horse Thief Lake

Brien Patrick

€199

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker chairs and a wooden table, overlooking a street with a restaurant named 'Cattleman's Steak BBQ' in the background.

A compact kitchen with a white sink, a microwave, and a checkered backsplash. There is a framed picture on the wall above the sink.

A checkered floor, a desk with a calculator, a potted plant, a fireplace, and a view of the outside.

A motel sign with neon lights, an American flag, and a neon sign for AAA.

9. Rocket Motel

17.4 km from Horse Thief Lake

Amy

€108

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A natural outdoor setting with a small waterfall, a pond, and surrounding trees.

A spacious room with a stone fireplace, a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a dining area with a long table and chairs.

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, seating, and a view of a grassy hillside.

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

18 km from Horse Thief Lake

Tim

€108

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

11. Springcreek Inn

7.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

angela

€88

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a view of a mountainous landscape, and an American flag.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a mounted animal head.

A cozy cabin-style room with a wooden ceiling, a mounted animal head, a fireplace, a bar area, and a 'Welcome' sign.

A cozy room with wooden paneling, a fireplace, and several framed pictures on the wall.

12. Mountain View Lodge & Cabins

6.4 km from Horse Thief Lake

Kimberly

€154

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, a window with a view, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A reception area with a stone counter, wooden chairs, and mounted animal heads on the walls.

A Super 8 hotel with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a stone facade.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, a wooden deck, and a seating area with chairs.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Hill City/Mt Rushmore/ Area

8.8 km from Horse Thief Lake

Kimberly

€79

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

A log cabin with a deck, surrounded by a stone wall and a grassy yard.

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

14. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

4.5 km from Horse Thief Lake

Caryl

€360

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp and phone, and a large rock painting on the wall.

A gym with treadmills, ellipticals, and a mirrored wall.

A room with a grey sofa, a blue storage unit, and a wooden wardrobe with two yellow handles.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a patterned floor, and framed pictures on the walls.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Custer

17 km from Horse Thief Lake

Sharon

€94

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Horse Thief Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore	9.4 Exceptional 1,913 reviews	View
Rockerville Lodge & Cabins	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
EverSpring Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,085 reviews	View
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore	9.2 Wonderful 1,069 reviews	View
Sweetgrass Inn B&B	9.4 Exceptional 282 reviews	View

Top Horse Thief Lake Hotel Reviews

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

8/10 Good

"Remodeled room, Appear to be upgrading an older property. Good location, open in off season. Would stay there again."

Rushmore Express Keystone

8/10 Good

"Y"

Granite Peak. Near Mt-Rushmore National Memorial

10/10 Excellent

"Great, peaceful place near keystone. We’ll stay again"

Broken Boot Cabin #2, 5 miles from Mt Rushmore!

8/10 Good

"It was a wonderful stay for my family. We had everything we needed and more! The cabin was very clean and in a great location. Would definitely stay here again!"

Donna's Creekside Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"Exactly what my wife and I were looking for. The perfect cabin experience and close to everything. We had Turkeys and whitetail deer in the yard the whole time . The water is very hard but it was expected and not a problem for us ."

Timberline Cabin #6

10/10 Excellent

"Thank You!!"

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

10/10 Excellent

"Full kitchens are pretty scarce in this corner of the market. Ours was great."

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

10/10 Excellent

"Cabin was clean and stocked with everything we needed. Location was good to places we wanted to see. We stayed here with two people and our small dog."

The Barn minutes from Mt Rushmore

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed in the “barn” and it was beautiful, comfortable, clean and cozy. Only issue was provided by star link and a storm kept college football watching on one evening difficult. Hopefully fiber will be available soon. Would stay there again without hesitation"

Other attractions near Horse Thief Lake

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 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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A rugged mountain range with prominent rock formations and dense forests.

The Black Hills

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at The Black Hills during your travels in Hill City. Discover the area's mountain views and shops.

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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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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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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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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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Big Thunder Gold Mine

8.4/10 (201 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Big Thunder Gold Mine during your trip to Keystone. You can seek out the horse riding while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Horse Thief Lake?

Horse Thief Lake is located in a family-friendly area of Hill City known for its notable monuments. You'll find 148 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Horse Thief Lake?

Rushmore Express Keystone is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Horse Thief Lake. Other good choices within 5 miles include Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore and Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Horse Thief Lake?

Expedia has 148 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Horse Thief Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Horse Thief Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Horse Thief Lake.

What can I see and do near Horse Thief Lake?

You'll have countless hours of family fun at Holy Terror Mini Golf, Rushmore Tramway Adventures and National Presidential Wax Museum. Mount Rushmore, The Black Hills and Presidential Trail are beautiful places to appreciate nature. Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Needles Eye or Naked Winery are some local sights worth checking out.

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Our top choices for Horse Thief Lake hotels

1. Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

2. Rockerville Lodge & Cabins

3. EverSpring Inn & Suites

4. Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

5. Sweetgrass Inn B&B

6. Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore

7. Pine Haven Lodging

8. K Bar S Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

9. Rocket Motel

10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Custer by IHG

11. Springcreek Inn

12. Mountain View Lodge & Cabins

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Hill City/Mt Rushmore/ Area

14. Lodge at Palmer Gulch

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Custer

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Top Horse Thief Lake Hotel Reviews

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore

Rushmore Express Keystone

Granite Peak. Near Mt-Rushmore National Memorial

Broken Boot Cabin #2, 5 miles from Mt Rushmore!

Donna's Creekside Retreat

Timberline Cabin #6

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

American Pines Cabin, 5 Miles from Mt. Rushmore!

The Barn minutes from Mt Rushmore

Other attractions near Horse Thief Lake

Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

The Black Hills

Presidential Trail

Gutzon Borglum Historical Center

Holy Terror Mini Golf

National Presidential Wax Museum

Big Thunder Gold Mine

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