What Types of Accommodations Are Available at Black Hills Trailside Park Resort?

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Black Hills Trailside Park Resort offers four accommodation types: 46 RV sites, 9 tent sites, 9 vacation cabins, and the 8-person Mickelson Trail suite. Which one fits you depends mainly on how you're traveling and how many people you're bringing — RV and tent sites suit campers with their own gear, while cabins and the suite suit guests who want a bed and four walls.

RV Sites

There are 46 RV sites, each with:

  • 20/30/50-amp power
  • Water
  • Sewer
  • Wi-Fi

The mix of hookups means the sites work for a range of rigs rather than a single class of vehicle. If your RV needs a specific amperage, the 20/30/50-amp range covers the common configurations.

Tent Sites

There are 9 tent sites for tent camping. These are the smallest category by count, so they're worth reserving early if you're planning a tent trip in peak season.

Cabins

There are 9 vacation cabins, each accommodating up to 4 or 5 guests. Cabins are the middle option between full camping and the larger suite — a good fit for couples, small families, or groups of four to five who want a roof over their heads.

Mickelson Trail Suite

The Mickelson Trail suite sleeps 8 people. It's the largest single accommodation listed and the one to consider if you're traveling with a bigger group that wants to stay together in one unit.

Quick Comparison

Accommodation Count Capacity Best for
RV sites 46 One RV per site Travelers with their own RV; full hookups
Tent sites 9 One tent setup per site Tent campers
Vacation cabins 9 Up to 4–5 guests Couples, small families, small groups
Mickelson Trail suite 1 8 guests Larger groups wanting one unit

Location Context That Affects Your Choice

The resort sits in the Black Hills on the edge of Hill City, and the Mickelson Trail runs directly through the property — it's about a 5-minute walk down the trail to downtown Hill City. That matters for choosing between categories: RV and tent sites put you closest to the trail-and-campground experience, while cabins and the suite give you the same trail access with indoor amenities.

Distances to nearby destinations, useful for planning which accommodation to book around your itinerary:

  • Hill City, SD — 5 blocks
  • 1880 Train — 4 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

How to Decide

  • Bringing an RV with hookup needs: choose one of the 46 RV sites.
  • Tent camping: choose one of the 9 tent sites, and book early given the limited count.
  • Want a bed, party of 4–5 or fewer: choose a cabin.
  • Group of up to 8 wanting one unit: choose the Mickelson Trail suite.

For current availability, rates, and reservation details, check the resort's booking page directly, since the site lists a "Book Your Stay" option and the accommodation counts above are fixed while availability is not.