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Black Hills Trailside Park Resort sits directly on the Mickelson Trail, so hiking, walking, running, and bicycling start at your campsite or cabin door. The resort also offers on-site E-bike rentals and is a short distance from hundreds of miles of Black Hills National Forest ATV trails. If you want a base for both trail time and day trips to Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, and Crazy Horse Memorial, this location puts you within a short drive of all three.
Trail Access From the Resort
Mickelson Trail
The 109-mile Mickelson Trail runs through the campground itself. That means you do not need to drive to a trailhead — you can step out and start hiking, walking, running, or bicycling immediately.
A five-minute walk down the Mickelson Trail brings you to downtown Hill City, which is about five blocks away. That makes it practical to walk or ride into town for shops and restaurants without moving your vehicle.
E-Bike Rentals
The resort offers E-bike rentals on site. This is useful if you want to ride the Mickelson Trail but are not bringing your own bike, or if you want assistance on longer stretches of the trail. Reserve through the resort before you plan your ride day.
ATV Trails
The resort is a short distance from hundreds of miles of Black Hills National Forest ATV trails. If you are traveling with an ATV or side-by-side, this location reduces the haul time to the trail network.
Day Trips and Nearby Attractions
The resort's Hill City location makes it a base for exploring the central Black Hills. Distances listed by the resort:
| Destination | Distance |
|---|---|
| 1880 Train | 4 blocks |
| Hill City, SD | 5 blocks |
| Needles Highway | 2.8 mi |
| Sheridan Lake | 6 mi |
| Custer State Park | 8.7 mi |
| Mount Rushmore | 10 mi |
| Crazy Horse Memorial | 14 mi |
| Pactola Lake | 15.3 mi |
| Rapid City, SD | 27.7 mi |
| Deadwood, SD | 44.6 mi |
| Spearfish Canyon | 57.8 mi |
| Badlands National Park | 88.2 mi |
Mount Rushmore is ten miles away, which the resort notes is close enough to visit during the day and return at night for the Lighting Ceremony.
Where You Stay Between Activities
The resort offers 46 RV sites, 9 tent sites, 9 vacation cabins, and the 8-person Mickelson Trail suite.
- RV sites: 46 spacious sites with 20/30/50-amp power, water, sewer, and Wi-Fi.
- Tent sites: 9 roomy sites.
- Cabins: 9 cozy cabins accommodating up to 4 or 5 guests each, with Wi-Fi.
- Mickelson Trail suite: sleeps 8.
Free Wi-Fi is available, and the resort notes a cell tower nearby with recently upgraded Wi-Fi.
Practical Notes Before You Book
- Bring or rent a bike. The Mickelson Trail is directly accessible, but you need your own bicycle or an E-bike rental to ride it.
- Plan around trail time, not just sightseeing. The five-minute walk to downtown Hill City and the on-trail location reward guests who build in time for walking or riding rather than treating the resort as only a place to sleep.
- Check policies and FAQ on the resort site for current reservation and stay details before booking.