Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn in Custer South-Dakota

Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn 224 West Mt. Rushmore Road Custer,   South Dakota  United States  57730 866-235-9330 US Only. When you make reservations at the Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn, you can rest easy knowing your lodging needs will be well taken care of by our friendly, professional staff.

Property Information
Description:  Centrally located in the Black Hills, three miles to Custer State Park, eighteen miles to Mount Rushmore, four miles to Crazy Horse Mountain, and adjacent to Flintstone Village. Custer has a population of 1,741 and is the oldest city in the Black Hills. We have a museum in the old courthouse telling of our history. The elevation of our city is the highest in the Black Hills at 5,318 feet. We have wonderful evening music shows and quality attractions. The George S. Mickelson Trail running through Custer and trails in Custer State Park offer biking and hiking opportunities. Nearby lakes offer swimming, boating, and picnicking. The summer weather in the Black Hills area is sunny, warm and dry. Daytime temperatures climb into the 70s and 80s and sometimes the 90s. Early mornings are cool. Humidity levels are low, so even the hottest days are comfortable. Sporadic thunderstorms over the Black Hills in the afternoon and evenings are frequent and usually brief. The hottest month is July with an average temperature of 73 degrees. Average annual rainfall is 18.07 inches and 38 inches of snow.
# of Rooms:  87
Amenities/Services/Attractions:  Click here for more information.

Property Policies
Check In:  4:00 p.m.
Check Out:  11:00 a.m.
Guarantee Policy:  You must use a credit card to book on-line.
Cancel Policy:  Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your confirmed reservation notification.
Rate Disclaimer:  Indicative rates are for search purposes only. The entire range of rates may not be available during certain seasons or other specified periods of time. Check for specific rate availability when making a reservation.
Accepted Credit Cards:  AX, CA, DC, DS, VI, AT, AM, CB
Local Currency:  USD

Local & General Info
Location:  Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn is located west of Highway 16 just 6 blocks west of Custer city center.
Areas Served:  Custer, South Dakota
Area Airports:  Rapid City Regional Airport 50 miles
Local Attractions: Access to the Mickelson Trail, 114 miles of trail Next door to popular Mountain Music Showbarn Next door to Flintstones Bedrock City Theme Park Adjacent to restaurant and lounge 3 miles from Custer State Park 4 miles from Crazy Horse Memorial 12 miles from Jewel Cave National Park 18 miles from Mount Rushmore National Monument 19 miles from Wind Cave National Park
Restaurants: Next door from Captain's Table, open April - October, 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., open at 5:00 p.m. during the summer Lounge nearby
Transportation: 50 miles from Rapid City Regional Airport
Area Map

Amenities/Services
Hiking: In the heart of the wilderness area of Black Elk, lies Harney Peak, highest peak east of the Rockies. About 16 miles of trails are for your enjoyment around the area and to the top where a fire lookout tower was built in 1938. It was dedicated into the National Historical Society as a landmark June 13, 1991. The Norbeck Wildlife Preserve has about 35 miles of trails open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Custer State Park offers many self-guided trails and there are guided walks focusing on birds, wildlife, and wild-flowers. Centennial Trail runs 111 miles through the center of the Black Hills. The George S. Mickelson Trail, a historic rail road conversion, offers hiking and biking from the southern hills through Custer to the northern hills.
Volleyball and Tennis: Free City Courts are one block south of the stop light at Mount Rushmore Road and 8th Street.
Picnic Sites: Custer City: Way Park, 420 Mount Rushmore Road Harbach Park, South 7th Street French Creek Park, South 4th Street Black Hills National Forest: Flynn Creek, 6 miles south on County Road 336 Harry Mills , 7 miles west on Highway 16 Hazelrodt, 7 miles southeast on County Road 341 Custer State Park has many picnic areas Jewel Cave National Park Wind Cave National Park
Fishing: Trout, perch, and bass are some of the fish found in area lakes and streams. Fishing licenses are sold at the Court House.
Cave Tours: Wind Cave and Jewel Cave are part of the second largest cave system in the world. They offer a variety of guided walking tours and spelunking tours for the more adventurous. Cave temperature is about 45 degrees Fahrenheit, so a jacket and good walking shoes are suggested.
Museums: A free museum in the Old Court House is located at Mount Rushmore Road and 4th Street containing a historical view of our area. Donations are accepted.
Drives: The Black Hills has beautiful drives to view wildlife, lakes, rock formations, picture perfect tunnels, pig tail bridges , mile-high overlooks, and forests. Some in the Custer State Park are The Needles Highway (SD 87), Iron Mountain Road (US 16A), and the Wildlife Loop. There are many photo stops, picnic areas, walking trails, creeks, and rocks to climb. Maps of these and more roads are available from the motel.
Swimming: Swimming is popular at all of our area lakes. Sylvan Lake, Legion Lake, and Center Lake are within Custer State Park. Large indoor pool is located in motel.
Boating: Boating and water skiing are popular at Pactola Lake, Lake Angostura, and Sheridan Lake.
Golfing: Rocky Knolls Golf Course is located one mile west of The Buffalo Ridge Inn. It is a 9 hole course among the trees and wildlife.
Evening Entertainment: Mountain Music Show, Lighting ceremony at Mount Rushmore Black Hills Playhouse in Custer State Park Hot air balloon rides: Pick up guests at motel for early morning flight or sunrise flight.
Amenities:
Coffee Maker in Room No Smoking Rooms/Facilities Restaurant	Handicapped Rooms/Facilities Pool Television with Cable