Upcoming Special Events
Back When They Bucked
May 25th, 2025
PRCA “Back When They Bucked” is back for its fifth consecutive year, May 25, 2025. We are looking forward to hosting this elite event again in the unique, rustic, old west setting of the Days of 76 Event Complex, Deadwood, SD,. The Western Legacy Foundation continues to strive to raise and donate funds back to the youth of western South Dakota.
Deadwood PBR – Pro Bull Riding
June 6th and 7th, 2025
Bear witness to the wildest ride in the West at the Annual Deadwood PBR Event!
Get ready to experience heart-pounding action, daring feats, and cowboy courage at its finest in the iconic town of Deadwood, South Dakota. Mark your calendars for June 6th and 7th for the 4th stop on the King of the North Showdown series, when the rugged spirit of the Wild West comes alive in a spectacle like no other.
Monsters of Destruction
June 28th and 29th, 2025
Make your motor-head family scream this Summer in Deadwood by bringing them to the most thrilling, action packed monster mash of screaming steel you’ve ever seen in the town of glittering gold!
Join us on June 28th and 29th and make your weekend one you’ll never forget with the Monster Truck Destruction Tour. You’ve seen us at arenas around the nation and now we’re bringing the show to the Days of 76’ Event center for our fourth annual Deadwood Bash!
Days of 76 Rodeo
July 20th – 26th, 2025
Truly the “Best Rodeo. No Bull”. The Days of ’76 Rodeo has been PRCA Rodeo of the Year 19 times!
Days of ’76 Event Complex, Deadwood, SD
Call 888-838-2855 or click below for tickets! General Admission tickets go on sale March 3rd!
This is truly one of the best outdoor rodeos in the country. Make plans to attend today! Book your room today. For more information on rodeo events and tickets, visit the Days of ‘76 official website.
Route Re-Imagined – US Hwy 385 Construction
Pennington-Lawrence County Line to Sheridan Lake
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is reconstructing a portion of U.S. Highway 385 between the Pennington-Lawrence county line and the south end of Sheridan Lake. Once completed, this section of U.S. Highway 385 will feature safety improvements, including wider shoulders on each side of the road where possible, improved road curves to meet current design standards, additional turning lanes to improve traffic flow, and new surfacing.
Spring and Summer are on their way – book your Road Trip now!
Explore Summer Activities
Attractions
Vacation memories are some of the most precious for families.
Let Our Guides Drive
Tour the Black Hills
Visit Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial and more!
6 Days, 5 Nights of Fun
American Road Trip
This 6 night, 5 day itinerary represents a whirlwind tour of the Black Hills and focuses on peak season activities.
Feel the Wind in your hair
Rabbit Bicycles
Experience the Mickelson Trail on one of our top of the line bikes.
Fall, Winter, Spring, Or Summer… we have the lodging for you….
Kitchen in Room!
GrandStay Residential Suites
All rooms have kitchens. Save money, eat healthier and have a home away from home!
Large Family Rooms
Rushmore Express
Various types & sizes of family rooms available. 2 Queen with Sofa. Bunkbed Rooms available.
Cabin Rentals
Black Hills Rentals
Find a vacation home or cabin rental in the central Black Hills to fit your needs.
A peaceful oasis
Newton Fork Ranch
Your home away from home. Watch wildlife, spend the night by the fire and relax.
Stay near Hill City
Mickelson Trail Lodging
The perfect place for a large gathering of friends or a place to create a memory-filled family reunion.
Deadwood Events
Come and check out summer events here in the Black Hills in the beautiful and historic town of Deadwood South Dakota.
South Dakota’s Great 8
The Black Hills of South Dakota and Yellowstone National Park are bucket list destinations. Together they make for a great American road trip. Explore South Dakota’s Great 8 and Yellowstone with this seven-day trip itinerary.
Native American Culture Tour
Native American culture is rich in the Black Hills. Learn about the heritage of the Great Sioux Nation, as you explore Crazy Horse Memorial®, the Oglala Lakota College, Bear Butte State Park and the Journey Museum.
Spearfish Canyon of Colors
Take in one of the Black Hills’ most colorful locales with this trek through Spearfish Canyon. No matter the time of year, you’ll find beautiful waterfalls, picturesque views, and charming local restaurants and breweries.
Your Black Hills Expert
As the official central reservation company for the Black Hills and Badlands, our friendly travel agents live here and know the best local sights and stops for a vacation you’ll never forget. Packages from Black Hills Vacations are perfect for families, outdoor enthusiasts, special event travel and more. From airline tickets to lodging, car rentals and shuttles, one click or one call does it all.
Request a Vacation Guide
Black Hills Vacations offers free vacation guides from a variety of communities. Get an insider view of attractions around South Dakota, things to do in Deadwood or a guide to Black Hills campgrounds and cabins. Choose the guide you want, and we’ll send you a printed guide in two to three weeks.
South Dakota
See South Dakota’s great faces and great places with trip ideas in every region.
Explore the Region
A Black Hills vacation is central to hundreds of scenic monuments, parks, restaurants and attractions. Start planning your trip by getting the lay of the land – literally. Browse Black Hills maps to pick your perfect vacation spot that’s central to everything you want to experience.