Good luck with finding accommodations. After hours of perusing the South Dakota Vacation Guide and online searching, I discovered that campgrounds (tents) are booked and hotels with vacancies are out of our price range and/or do not allow pets. I kept checking back to see if anyone from that area had offered suggestions until I finally gave up. Y’all have fun!!!
Y’all can always see if these folks have room for you in SD.
Glencoe Campground Amenities | Where to Stay in Sturgis, SD | Rally | Glencoe Camp Resort Sturgis
https://www.glencoecamp.com/amenities/
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Buffalo Chip Sturgis Rally 2019, Camping, Concerts, Events, Rides, Races, Bike Shows, Stunts, Black Hills, South Dakota
https://www.buffalochip.com/
I prefer the first. I’ve tent camped both. Glencoe lists cabins. Dunno if they have availability. But both spots also accomodate RVs.
Back in early October when we settled on the date, I remember suggesting to people that they book rooms through one of the usual ways, such as just searching under “Lodging Mount Rushmore area” and booking rooms that can be cancelled within 72 hours or so before check-in just so they can secure a reasonable place to stay at a reasonable rate.
I booked my room back then, so I’m good to go.
I haven’t booked my rooms for where I am going to stay on the way driving out and back, but I’m not too worried about finding decent places where I can use my points.
We visited Mt Rushnmore about 4 years ago. We stayed in a hotel in Rapid City, which is about a 45-minute drive from the monument. Maybe there are campgrounds nearby. I hope that helps.
fallback - Dollywood????