Things To Do
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
A little over an hour drive from Spearfish, go see one of our nation's greatest monuments that not a lot of people get an opportunity to see in person. We hope you check it out. Free to visitors!
Bear Country USA
A great add on during a trip to Mount Rushmore! Nestled over 200 acres amidst towering pines and along rolling meadows just eight miles south of Rapid City, Bear Country U.S.A. offers visitors intimate views of most North American mammals. Visitors take a leisurely three-mile drive through several enclosures and encounter black bear, elk, reindeer, deer, cougars, bobcats, rocky mountain goats, bighorn sheep, dall sheep, pronghorn and buffalo. At this “the home of the largest collection of privately owned black bear in the world”, Bear Country U.S.A. guests are guaranteed to see more than they bargained for. From the comfort of their own car, visitors watch as these clowns of nature frolic in a pool, climb trees and amble across the road in front of their vehicle.
Devils Tower
Around an hour drive from Spearfish into Wyoming. Go check out this amazing monument and see if you have any close encounters! The Tower is an astounding geologic feature that protrudes out of the prairie surrounding the Black Hills. It is considered sacred by Northern Plains Indians and indigenous people. Hundreds of parallel cracks make it one of the finest crack climbing areas in North America. Devils Tower entices us to learn more, explore more and define our place in the natural and cultural world.
Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club
Go play a round at one of the best courses in the area. We both love this course and if you love to golf this is definitely a place to check off your list!
Hiking near Spearfish Canyon Lodge
There are some awesome hikes in Spearfish Canyon if that's your cup of tea. Here are our favorites: Easy: Roughlock Falls (main trail is 2 miles total but can cut it shorter to see just the falls) Moderate: Spearfish Falls (1.5 miles roundtrip) Difficult: 76 Trail (1.2 miles each direction) Katie's favorite is the 76 Trail because it leads you right to the top of the Black Hills with panoramic views! If you have the time, it is well worth it!
Hippie Hole
There are so many great hiking spots in the area. This is our favorite! If you want a challenging hike. Take the trek to the Hippie Hole. A natural swimming spot in the middle of the Black Hills. Warning! This is difficult to get to and takes some obscure directions to get there.
Fish Hatchery
One of the great gems of Spearfish, right in the middle of town. Go check out the fish hatchery. A great place for all ages located right next to the City Park.
Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center
Go spend a couple hours at the beautiful and state of the art water park at the Spearfish Rec Center. A great spot to take kids for a couple hours!
Black Hills State University
Go take a walk at sunset around the beautiful BHSU campus!