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Lake View Lodge Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rapid City, SD
  • Place, Canyon Lake Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rushmore Lions Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake View Lodge Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore

Lake View home has superb views of the lake, in addition to lots of room for your family and guests. The large deck and enormous lawn offer plenty of room for all kinds of family play. Spacious but still very cozy....

Full Size Kitchen
Two Living Room areas
Dining table and breakfast bar seating for 8
Three bedrooms plus loft
3 Queen beds,1 twin bed and a 1 sofa bed
Upper level accessed through 2nd bedroom by spiral staircase
Two tub/shower bathrooms
In house laundry
All linens, towels and bedding
Central heat and air
Wireless internet (main house only)
Flat screen cable TV
Large deck with gas grill
Carport
+ Add to all the above a Bunk house

Bunk House is Rustic and Quaint.

1 Queen bed
Living room with small love seat
Kitchenette small appliances with 2 person setting
Full bathroom with small shower.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please do not launder any towels or linens as we have them done commercially.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this holiday home is in the mountains. Dinosaur Park and Museum of the American Bison are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Watiki Water Park and Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center. Storybook Island and Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Rapid City, SD

What's nearby

  • Canyon Lake Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rushmore Lions Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Braeburn Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cliffside Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake View Lodge Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake View Lodge Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake View Lodge Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore on 24 May 2026 start from NZ$575, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lake View Lodge Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake View Lodge Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake View Lodge Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake View Lodge Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore - In Rapid City On Canyon Lake Thirty Minutes from Mt Rushmore located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Rushmore Lions Park and Canyon Lake Park. Cleghorn Springs Hatchery & Visitors Center and Braeburn Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 25 Vacation

Great place to stay. Close to all attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

Facility exceeded our expectations. Convenient location to all the major sites.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. House had everything needed. Campground personnel very helpful. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catharine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Awesome place to stay, plenty of room. The bunkhouse is an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
First time to South Dakota. Great location close to everything yet tucked away from everything at the same time. Woke up to a family of deer every morning on the patio. So sweet. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for a family reunion, and this was ideally located with so much more charm than a motel. We hosted a small picnic supper on the patio (with mgt’s preclearance) and it was lovely. Management was so pleasant and super responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot in Rapid City

Lots of room for family and nature!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MINDY C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place for Home base while touring!

This was a great place to stay during our touring around the Black Hills. Nice family friendly home. Awesome view and we saw many friendly wildlife! I would recommend for any families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rapid City 2023

Great place and location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet & Ideal location

The property was quaint, quiet, accommodated my entire family and was very nicely located (scenery and proximity). It was close to Rapid City, Mt Rushmore and the Black Hills and The Badlands, Sturgis and Wall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was very well equipped for our needs and the staff was very good. Never wished that we had something that was not there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

South Dakota Family Adventure

Lakeview Lodge was a wonderful home-base for our family trip to Rapid City. The campground was close and convenient to restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations but had the feel of being out in the woods. The best of both worlds! We would definitely recommend Lakeview Lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maricela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Escape

The pictures do not do this property justice. My family and I had an amazing time with plenty of space. Staff was very helpful with great recommendations for the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I would definitely stay here again

I really can’t think of one complaint. We loved watching the deer right outside of the window. I will recommend this house to friends visiting the area. It was clean and well furnished. It was in a peaceful and quiet location on the resort. We liked that it wasn’t in a crowded area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake View Lodge

Lake View Lodge is a great location. We loved having the lake and stream practically outside the door. The location is very quite. There were deer that came on the property every evening. Outside of the bathrooms being very small the cabin was very comfortable. I highly recommend Lake View Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a family trip to the Hills

We had enough room for our family group of seven in the main house. The kitchen was perfect for breakfast and picnic lunch prep. We had more rainy days so we couldn’t use the outdoor grill and patio, but enjoyed the views of wildlife outdoors. This worked well for our few days of visiting attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet

It was nice and quiet given its location. The bathroom is very small. Nice deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

Such a nice location with plenty of deck space for all. Layout of house works if you have younger people with you for the upstairs area. Bunk house was a nice bonus. Everything was clean.Really needs more silverware and better pillows. That was the only negative. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun family getaway!

My husband and I, our adult sons and their girlfriends had a blast! Beautiful property! The wildlife and deer were amazing to watch right on the property from the large outdoor deck! The trails are stunning! Definitely booking this property again in the future! Thank you Scott for letting us enjoy your cottage. The Bussmann family
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheilagh O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Black Hills haven

Lovely peaceful, large cabin with huge deck and view of Canyon Lake. A family of deer visited every morning. Great home base for day trips to Badlands, Custer SP, Wind Cave NP, Mt. Rushmore, Jewel Cave Monument, Deadwood, Spearfish and more. Efficient and friendly resort managers. Booking was a breeze. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central Location, Plenty of Space

We used this as a jumping off point for multiple day trips. Three bedrooms and extra space in the bunkhouse. Loft bedroom is accessed through ground floor bedroom so better suited to a family. Lovely view out floor to ceiling windows. Owners at campground very nice and easy to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeVera C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Escape!

A young deer peeking through the window, turkeys quietly feeding in the yard, wild ducks gathered on the lake…a peaceful escape from every day hustle and bustle! Perfect location, perfect hosts. Every age here, and all of us completely happy with our choice! Thank you!😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake View & Lots of Deer Visiting Daily

the location is great - very close to (1) Mount Rushmore; (2) Custer State Park & Wildlife Refuge; (3) Crazy Horse; (4) Downtown Rapid City w/Presidential Statues. The place was very clean. The kitchen was great & grill was clean (although we didn't get to use it due to eating timing on our part). Like other's mentioned it's an odd floorplan but it's very adaptable. So 1st floor of main house has 2 queen bedrooms with bathroom in between; in 2nd bedroom on the first floor there's spiral stairs up to a single bed in an alcove followed by a queen bed in a master bedroom with a bathroom.. The reason it's "4" bedrooms is because there's a "guest house" out the back door which has a little cabin with a sitting area, kitchen, and bedroom and bathroom. Overall everything is clean and readily available and good area not to mention close to everything you'd want to see in the area. I would rent this again - especially with my family - I have one married daughter so the little cabin would be perfect, while the others stay with me.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

gary m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location, Location, Location

There is so much to do and see within driving distance that we spend little time in the cabin and even less on the grounds. Place is comfortable but a bit unusual. I have never seen a spiral staircase leaving to the second level, best for the younger generation. My daughter liked the separate building for herself. There is lots of room overall to spread out. Mentioned in previous reviews, the place sleeps nine but has dishes for 4-6. We "borrowed" bowls from the separate building. We didn't know but enjoyed the fact that deer took up residence in the side yard. The deck had seating for 24, not sure why.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place

Great location to all the different attractions. Watching the wildlife around was really neat. Lodge and bunkhouse was spacious with lots of room. Definitely will use again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

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