Topic: Where do you stay during Sturgis Week? (Read 2173 times)

Hawg · « **on:** September 19, 2009, 08:35:09 AM »

This year I stayed at Kemps Kamp outside Keystone. Great place

JCZ · « **Reply #1 on:** September 19, 2009, 09:07:39 AM »

We rough it........at a bed and breakfast in Rapid City.

Buy early · « **Reply #2 on:** September 19, 2009, 09:38:36 AM »

Last year I stayed with a friend in Rapid City. This year the group was bigger so we stayed at the Best Western Golden Spike Inn in Hill City. Nice place.

Elixer · « **Reply #3 on:** September 19, 2009, 09:40:22 AM »

Just to name a few (all were bike friendly), we used the:

Peabody
Memphis, TN (e/r to Sturgis 69th)

Hampton Inn
Deadwood, SD (12-miles from Sturgis), 5-nights

Cody Inn
Cody, WY (2-days, base for running Beartooth, Yellowstone and Grd. Tetons)

Mirage
Las Vegas, NV (gambling, rest & relaxation, 3-nights)

Various Best-Westerns, Embassy Suites and Hampton Inns in between.

Deadwood-Hampton was pricey (as can be expected at Rally-time) but a good location and good center of the Black Hills if you want to be out and away from the mainstream of the City of Sturgis or the larger camps, i.e. B-Chip. Its all about what you want isn't it. Sturgis was a stop-over for us and part of a 26-day, 3700 mile "big circle" tour that all began from and ended in Houston.

sadunbar · « **Reply #4 on:** September 19, 2009, 09:42:25 AM »

Super 8 in Deadwood - 15 years.......

grandpadoc · « **Reply #5 on:** September 19, 2009, 10:35:19 AM »

Beulah, Wy Campground with a trout stream going through it, general store, steak house and bar...population 33. They are in the loop for Wyoming Wendsday and other that that its pretty quite when thats what you need. Doc

http://www.beulah.com/

HOGMIKE · « **Reply #6 on:** September 19, 2009, 11:38:44 AM »

We stay with Lyn.......one block from the bars!
LOL

geezerglide · « **Reply #7 on:** September 19, 2009, 12:29:07 PM »

We stay in Spearfish in a house we have rented for the past 8 years. The house borders the Spearfish Campground with a creek running just yards away.

The women we rent it from moves in with her father for the week we are there, and she rents it out to us for US $50.00 a night per person.

Great bargain.

geezerglide

Bandit4142 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 19, 2009, 03:22:19 PM »

We camped at Lamphere, across from Glencoe. We couldn't have been happier. They serve excellent meals for the money, everything was constantly kept clean, absolutely no complaints, besides being right there in Sturgis.

Gecko · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2009, 12:46:34 PM »

Hill City, where we've stayed for the last thirteen years. Before that Rapid City for five years.

BayouBiker · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2009, 12:50:32 PM »

Glencoe x 5, but I think I'd need more than a campsite if I were to do Sturgis again....

drod2020 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2009, 01:34:16 PM »

I also stayed at Glencoe and thought it was great. It was my first time but my friends have been staying there for the past 3 yrs. The four of us rented a 40ft RV and pulled the bikes in a 20ft trailer. I know I'm going to have to ride out one day but didn't have that many days and wanted to spend most of the time riding in and around Sturgis instead of to and from. Besides not having concerts this year I give it two thumbs

09S/E roadglide · « **Reply #12 on:** September 21, 2009, 05:38:41 PM »

Hampton Inn always treats me right !

Had to stay at the HO JO last year hamptons all the way there then ho jo. Felt like the bed in my first apartment

moscooter · « **Reply #13 on:** September 21, 2009, 08:00:44 PM »

It was our first trip to Sturgis, we stayed at a condo in Spearfish. It was right behind the gas station at the Interstate exit and within walking distance for booze, bread, beer and/or fresh pastry in the morning. Only problem was it was not air-conditioned........ $:-\$

BUBBLEHEAD · « **Reply #14 on:** September 21, 2009, 10:16:42 PM »

At home, still pisses me off. Stupid work thinks I need to actually be there.

Wanna ride · « **Reply #15 on:** September 21, 2009, 10:47:09 PM »

I keep saying I'm going to go, but I've never been fond of large crowds in small areas, or big events. But anyways, how hard is it to get rooms in the area, and how much can you expect to pay?

Elixer · « **Reply #16 on:** September 22, 2009, 12:39:56 AM »

as a rule of thumb, if its a Hotel you want, need to book 1-2 years in advance. Expect to Pay 200% of more per night over the normal rate. Many homes for rent during rally week which is also an option when your in a pack, i.e. 8. Also, the hotels tend to block their rooms in 3-4 day packages. as for crowds, you can get away from them by staying in the surrounding towns, i.e. Deadwood, etc...but the roadways are full of riders...which is some of the appeal of the rally...

LarryB · « **Reply #17 on:** September 22, 2009, 07:49:04 AM »

Spearfish Lodge

acevtwin · « **Reply #18 on:** September 22, 2009, 10:40:30 AM »

I have stayed at Hog Heaven camp ground in the past. Also stayed at the Iron Horse Inn in Whitewood. That was very nice with covered bike parking. and it is located between Sturgis and Deadwood. The last 3 times I have stayed at the Buffalo Chip. The on site activities and nightly concerts ALMOST make up for the 25 minutes it takes you to get out of the campground to the main road Before waiting through 20 MORE minutes of traffic to get to the other side of town. Almost. And in case you guys forgot about my trip there this year, heres a video clip, and Yes, thats my Harley truck in the back ground getting pummeled with baseball size hail!

LarryB · « **Reply #19 on:** September 22, 2009, 08:24:35 PM »

I envy you young guys, the whole camping thing. did it years ago. I like the comfy of a bed, and restaraunt, and BAR.

Ghost Rider · « **Reply #20 on:** September 28, 2009, 01:36:38 PM »

I have stayed at Chris' Campground in Spearfish. Right above the canyon. And Days End in Sturgis. Staying at a cabin in Custer State Park next year.

Hawg · « **Reply #21 on:** September 28, 2009, 10:05:09 PM »

The first year I went to Sturgis

I stayed in Spearfish City Campground (1991) is it still there?

Was a very busy campground, second trip I stayed at the KOA Campground in Spearfish (1993) just a big field with a pool. No prior booking was done either time just dropped in and set up camp,

not too sure if you can do that now?

OhioDave · « **Reply #22 on:** September 29, 2009, 07:02:03 AM »

Been there twice and stayed at hotels in the Rapid City area both times, you have to book them early in the year and as mentioned above they have minimum stay requirements and jack up the rates.

I'm with Larry on this one, the campgrounds might be fun but after multiple days on the road i prefer a nice comfy hotel.

Luigi · « **Reply #23 on:** September 29, 2009, 07:30:08 AM »

Last 13 years at the Franklin Hotel in Deadwood, before that we rented a house in Nemo for ten years, before that we camp the first ten years in Spearfish at Chris Mountain view campground--33 years, and hope to keep riding to many more. Just seems a part of my DNA when August rolls around I get the urge the Black Hills are calling, and the sound of our Harleys is so addicting once a year. I am signed up again for next year.

Hawg · « **Reply #24 on:** September 29, 2009, 09:56:45 PM »

I believe if you own a Harley you MUST do the Sturgis Trip at Least once

vtyanqui · « **Reply #25 on:** October 01, 2009, 11:34:54 AM »

Ellsworth, Air Force Base – great accommodations and cheeeeeap by most standards.

LarryB · « **Reply #26 on:** October 01, 2009, 01:10:26 PM »

Quote from: Luigi on September 29, 2009, 07:30:08 AM

Last 13 years at the Franklin Hotel in Deadwood, before that we rented a house in Nemo for ten years, before that we camp the first ten years in Spearfish at Chris Mountain view campground--33 years, and hope to keep riding to many more. Just seems a part of my DNA when August rolls around I get the urge the Black Hills are calling, and the sound of our Harleys is so addicting once a year. I am signed up again for next year.

how did you like franklin hotel? I walked through this summer and the rates seem fair.

Luigi · « **Reply #27 on:** October 01, 2009, 03:50:30 PM »

Excellent parking rate is about $175-200 per night. we have stayed there 13 years. call early.

LarryB · « **Reply #28 on:** October 02, 2009, 08:03:37 AM »

Quote from: Luigi on October 01, 2009, 03:50:30 PM

Excellent parking rate is about $175-200 per night. we have stayed there 13 years. call early.

thanks

Gone Fishin' · « **Reply #29 on:** October 02, 2009, 08:04:49 AM »

Quote from: egultrac on October 01, 2009, 11:50:00 AM

GrandStay Residential Suites in Rapid City. Newer hotel, great rooms, reasonable prices and a good buffet breakfast too.

Seems to be fully booked already.

Ride safely,
Louis

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