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Keystone is a small town located in the Black Hills. It is considered the "Home of Mount Rushmore," which is located just beyond the city limits. The town of Keystone originated as a mining town in 1883, but has since been transformed into a resort town that serves the millions of visitors who come to visit Mount Rushmore National Park each year. It was also the adult home of Carrie Ingalls (younger sister to Laura Ingalls Wilder of "Little House on the Prairie" fame). She is buried in the De Smet Cemetery. Other attractions in Keystone include the Black Hills Central Railroad, an 1880 steam train that takes passengers on a ride through some of the most beautiful scenery of the Black Hills. Keystone also offers historic and Presidential museums, an alpine slide and tramway with fantastic views of Mount Rushmore and a real gold mine that you can tour and learn to pan for gold. A historic walking tour is available of the town and Keystone is also filled with specialty shops, gift shops and restaurants. Nearby attractions include Custer State Park and Crazy Horse Memorial.

Surrounding areas: Hill City, South Dakota (7.6 mi), Custer, South Dakota (12.3 mi), Rochford, South Dakota (12.6 mi), Rapid City, South Dakota (15.9 mi), Summerset, South Dakota (20.2 mi), Nemo, South Dakota (21.1 mi), Piedmont, South Dakota (23.5 mi)

Keystone Vacation Rentals




Keystone Hotels and Resorts

 
Hotels & Motels
First Lady Inn702 Hwy 16aKeystone, SD (605) 666-4990
Guest House MT Rushmore/roosevelt Inn206 Old Cemetery RdKeystone, SD (605) 666-4599
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites321 Swanzey StKeystone, SD (605) 666-4925
Holy Smoke ResortHwy 16aKeystone, SD (605) 666-4616
K Bar S Lodge434 Old Hl City RdKeystone, SD (605) 666-4545
Kelly InnHwy 16a & Cemetery RdKeystone, SD (605) 666-4483
Mt Rushmore Travelodge610 Hwy 16aKeystone, SD (605) 666-4638
Super 8 / Mt Rushmore250 Winter StKeystone, SD (800) 746-1966
Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites106 Main StHill City, SD7.4 mi.(605) 574-2577
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites12444 Old Hill City RdHill City, SD7.4 mi.(605) 574-4040
Lantern Inn Motel131 Main StHill City, SD7.4 mi.(605) 574-2582
Comfort Inn678 Main StHill City, SD7.7 mi.(605) 574-2100
Palmer Gulch LodgeHill City, SD7.7 mi.(605) 574-2525
Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn224 MT Rushmore Rd WCuster, SD12.2 mi.(605) 673-2275
Comfort Inn & Suites Custer301 W Mt Rushmore RdCuster, SD12.2 mi.(605) 673-3221
Days Inn CusterHwy 16/386 And 519 Crook StCuster, SD12.2 mi.(800) 329-7466
Days Inn Custer525 Crook StCuster, SD12.2 mi.(605) 673-4500
Econolodge Of Custer342 Mt Rushmore RdCuster, SD12.2 mi.(605) 673-4400
Super 8415 W Mt Rushmore RdCuster, SD12.2 mi.(605) 673-2200
Holiday Inn Express750 Cathedral DrRapid City, SD15.1 mi.(605) 341-9300
Super 82520 Tower RdRapid City, SD15.2 mi.(605) 342-4911
Days Inn Main Street725 Jackson BlvdRapid City, SD15.7 mi.(605) 343-6040
Comfort Inn & Suites915 Fairmont BlvdRapid City, SD15.8 mi.(605) 718-4444
La Quinta Inn & Suites @ The Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort1416 N Elkvale RdRapid City, SD16.3 mi.(605) 718-7000
Radisson Hotel Rapid City/Mt Rushmore445 Mt Rushmore RdRapid City, SD16.3 mi.(605) 348-8300
Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn505 N 5TH StRapid City, SD16.9 mi.(605) 348-4000
Avanti Motel102 N MapleRapid City, SD17.0 mi.(605) 348-1112
Castle Inn15 E North StRapid City, SD17.1 mi.(605) 348-4120
Quality Inn1902 Lacrosse StRapid City, SD17.3 mi.(605) 342-3322
Howard Johnson Express & Suites950 North StRapid City, SD17.7 mi.(605) 737-4656
America's Best Value Inn620 Howard StRapid City, SD17.9 mi.(605) 343-5434
Travelodge1313 N LacrosseRapid City, SD18.1 mi.(605) 348-3313
Comfort Inn I 901550 N Lacrosse StRapid City, SD18.2 mi.(605) 348-2221
Days Inn1570 Rapp StRapid City, SD18.3 mi.(605) 348-8410
Amerc Inn Motel & Suites1632 Rapp StRapid City, SD18.4 mi.(605) 343-8424
Hampton Inn1720 Rapp StRapid City, SD18.4 mi.(605) 348-1911
Microtel Inn & Suites Of Rapid City1740 Rapp StRapid City, SD18.4 mi.(605) 348-2523
Motel 6620 E Latrobe StRapid City, SD18.4 mi.(605) 343-3687
Best Western Ramkota Hotel2111 N Lacrosse StRapid City, SD18.5 mi.(605) 343-8550
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites645 E Disk DrRapid City, SD18.5 mi.(605) 355-9090
 
Bed & Breakfast
Hayloft Bed & Breakfast9356 NCK Yoke RdRapid City, SD16.3 mi.(605) 343-5351
Peregrine Pointe Bed & Breakfast23451 Peregrine Pt PlRapid City, SD16.3 mi.(605) 388-8378

Keystone Weather & Climate

Southwestern South Dakota has weather affected by a continental climatic pattern, which results in hot summers and cold winters. The Black Hills region has a more moderate climate than the surrounding prairie. Clouds, approaching from the west, must reach higher altitudes to pass over the Hills. The cool temperatures of the higher altitudes cause the clouds to lose their moisture as they pass over the Hills. Due to this rain shadow effect, annual precipitation in the Hills is much more than the prairie to the east. Temperatures in the Hills are usually about 5 degrees warmer in the winter than in the plains, and 6 degrees cooler in the summertime. The southern Hills have a slightly warmer climate and is drier than the northern Hills.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 32°F 16°F 0.38 in. -
February 35°F 18°F 0.55 in. -
March 41°F 23°F 1.17 in. -
April 49°F 30°F 2.21 in. -
May 60°F 40°F 3.95 in. -
June 71°F 50°F 3.74 in. -
July 78°F 58°F 3.16 in. -
August 77°F 57°F 2.04 in. -
September 67°F 48°F 1.55 in. -
October 55°F 37°F 1.58 in. -
November 40°F 25°F 0.64 in. -
December 34°F 18°F 0.46 in. -

Keystone Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Custer County airport (CUT) located about 14 miles southwest of Keystone in Custer, South Dakota, the Rapid City Regional airport (RAP) located approximately 21 miles east of Keystone in Rapid City, South Dakota, Black Hills Clyde Ice Field (SPF) located roughly 44 miles northwest of Keystone in Spearfish, South Dakota, Mondell Field (ECS) located around 44 miles west of Keystone in Newcastle, Wyoming, the Chadron Municipal airport (CDR) located about 74 miles south of Keystone in Chadron, Nebraska, and finally the Pine Ridge airport (IEN) located approximately 75 miles southeast of Keystone in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

Keystone Attractions

 
Golf Courses
Rocky Knolls Custer Golf ClubCusterSD12.2 mi.
Meadowbrook Golf CourseRapid CitySD13.8 mi.
Fountain Spring Golf CourseRapid CitySD16.3 mi.
Golf Club at Red RockRapid CitySD16.3 mi.
Hart Ranch Golf ClubRapid CitySD16.3 mi.
La Croix Links Golf CourseRapid CitySD16.3 mi.
Rapid City Elks Golf CourseRapid CitySD16.3 mi.
Executive Golf CourseRapid CitySD16.5 mi.
 
Ski Areas
Terry PeakLeadSD35.8 mi.
 
State Parks
Custer State ParkSD13.4 mi. 
 
Museums
Journey MuseumRapid CitySD16.3 mi.(History)
Wounded Knee MuseumWallSD59.5 mi.(History)


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