LODGING / CAMPING

            The prices of motel rooms go up dramatically in the Sturgis area during the rally. They typically run from $250 to $300 or more. If this is not a problem then there are 3 towns around Sturgis that I would recommend. Belle Fourche, Spearfish, and Deadwood are all good choices. Each town is about 20 minutes from Sturgis and they are all big enough to have the things that you need: shopping, gas, food, etc... 

            Note: with motel prices like that, MOST PEOPLE CAMP!  There is a wide variety of campgrounds to choose from. The town of Sturgis has several campgrounds and many of them have concerts on site. Sleeping can be very difficult at these locations, and if you have to go through Sturgis to get back to your camp, that could add an extra two hours of stop and go traffic to your day. I recommend camping in one of the neiboring towns: Belle Fourche or Spearfish. It is quieter in these two towns and they are only about 20 minutes from Sturgis. There are also several campgrounds near Deadwood too, but getting back to them at night can be more dangerous on the winding Black Hills roads.

            Belle Fourche and Spearfish each have several campgrounds, but two of them really stand out: Wyatt’s Hideaway campground in Belle Fourche and the Spearfish city campground. They both have great shade and are located on rivers.

            The Spearfish city campground has over 100 rv sites and several tent sites. It is a beautiful location on Spearfish creek and the fish hatchery and city park are right there within walking distance.

            Wyatt’s Hideaway campground is located just outside of Belle Fourche on the Redwater river. They have the nicest washhouse I have ever seen at a campground. You’ve got to see this thing to believe it: private showers, sinks, laundry, etc... They are located just outside of the Black Hills, so when there is a burn ban in the hills, you can still have a campfire there as long as it is contained within one of their campfire rings. It is a tent campers paradise, but they also have 50 rv sites.

            Each of these campgrounds are excellent choices. They both have the friendly services that small western towns provide: gas, grocery, resturants, etc… Each campground has plenty of shade and rivers on site. They are also in great locations only 20 minutes from Sturgis; close enough, but just far enough away to be quieter and more family friendly (if you know what I mean).