See why so many travelers make Calamity Peak Lodge their motel of choice when visiting Custer. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a quaint setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you.
As your “home away from home,” the motel rooms offer a flat screen TV, a kitchenette, and a refrigerator, and getting online is easy, with free wifi available.
Guests have access to outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and an outdoor fireplace while staying at Calamity Peak Lodge. In addition, Calamity Peak Lodge offers barbeque facilities, which will help make your Custer trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests.
Close to Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway (1.6 mi), a popular Custer landmark, Calamity Peak Lodge is a great destination for tourists.
While visiting Custer, you may want to try some filet mignon at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Custer Corral Family Buffet.
Plus, during your trip, don’t forget to check out some of the popular art galleries, such as Art Expressions and Buffalo Boys.
We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Calamity Peak Lodge as you experience all of the things Custer has to offer.
We have stayed in the cabins up the hill as well as the stand alone cabin by the creek, but this was our first time staying in the motel-type cabins near the office. Our unit, #4, was quite large and the extra space was appreciated by all. One king and a sofabed in one room, one queen in a separate bedroom, a full kitchen and a full bath. The rooms were clean but basic, rustic. There is no air conditioning, but the interior stayed very cool during the day with the windows and curtains shut. We would wait for the temps to cool off outside before we'd open our windows for the night. Then it would get quite cool in the cabin. Management provided fans which were very helpful, for air movement as well as to mask some noise. We got some noise from the road, roosters somewhere near by, some sort of construction equipment beeping as it backed up, and our neighbors who were early risers and really really loud.
We didn't use the wifi, as Verizon gave a strong signal and we just stayed on our data. The grounds are very pretty, and there is a creek in the middle that has crawfish that are fun to watch.
Staying here is a great base camp for visiting the Hills, as you're centrally located and right next to Custer State Park. We also really appreciated that the owners have kept the rates very reasonable. It's not a Hilton or a fancy resort, but overall a great value and a good place to stay.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Lori Harrison, Owner at Calamity Peak Lodge
Responded Sep 22, 2021
Thanks for the review. We have never wanted to be a Hilton or even a fancy resort our cozy like rustic place has it's own charm about it. When you have a place that was built back in the 1930's that is it own charm. Hope to see you again soon.
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We found this hidden gem over two years ago. I have been coming to the black hills for years (I honestly spend all my vacation time here in the Hills every year). You will not find another place as close to the park for the price. The stay is comfortable, clean, quiet, and quaint. I have seen every unit and have stayed in 4 different ones since the introduction to this lodge. The variety of unit type is what is nice about this facility and they have something for all types of travelers / guest, as shown on their website. My son and I have stayed in late August (well it is just me now). Joe and Lori have units for the “backcounty / hiking” type. I land here and this is base camp. I spend the day out in the backcountry and come back at dark. When me and the misses come back later in the fall, we request a larger unit with a bit more room and kitchen, different scenario. I have stayed in many of the other places in the southern hills and in Custer State Park resorts, and I will continue to make Calamity Peak Lodge “base camp” of our Black Hills experience. For my vacation lodging dollars, which is always a concern, I am confident that I am getting the best value staying here at Calamity Peak Lodge. Joe and Lori take their property seriously and will do what is needed to right any issues, because nothing is perfect, and that speaks volumes to me because I can attest to their sincerity of making it right. In closing, the lodge has easy access off the highway. The lodge itself has 6 units at the office, which is located on the east side of the facility, 4 independent cabins which are located on the west side of the creek. Wifi is available with a better signal at the lodge units than the cabins, but hey, you are in the “Hills” and all internet is spotty outside of town. Each unit has fans, no A/C, but that shouldn’t be a concern since the facility is situated so that the afternoon sun is mostly obscured by the surrounding French Creek bluffs and pine trees that are on the ridgeline over shadowing the property. With the breeze that is always constant it seems in the Hills, by the time you get back to your unit after supper time it will already be cooled down and you will be closing the windows. Calamity Peak Lodge is only 15 minutes from Custer State Park west entrance and Wind Cave National Park heading east and 7 minutes +/- to the town of Custer. Thanks Joe and Lori…
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Response from Lori H, Owner at Calamity Peak Lodge
Responded Jun 28, 2020
Thank you so much for the great review. We love having you guys coming and staying with us for the last coupe of year. So glad you enjoy the place as much as we do. Looking forward to seeing you guys in the fall. Be safe until then.
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Our family took a trip to South Dakota from Tennesse and didn't know the area but was looking for clean, cost-efficient lodging near Custer state park and we choose this location due to other great reviews. The owners were very nice and accommodating even before we arrived. We rented cabin 7 for 7 days, it has 2 queens, kitchen, full bath and was very private. It has a lot of steps up to it but they are very beautiful rock steps. there wasen't any couch or place to sit to watch tv except the beds and since our stay was so long we asked if we could switch cabins. The owners were very nice and helped us work around vacancies and let us switch to cabin 6 . so we spent 4 days in 7 and 3 days in 6. We were out riding the 1880 train and they called needing us to move locations when we told them where we were at they offered to move us so we didn't have to interrupt our vacation. to us that was going over and above on customer service and we really appreciated it. Cabin 6 has a bedroom with a queen and a living room with a couch and queen bed, full kitchen, full bath and a deck. it wasen't as private as cabin 7 but the space made our 13 days of close family time easier. If you travel with your family i am sure you will understand that. The property was very nice, our daughter had to have her morning "coffee" over the bridge and creek. My daughter is a cat lover and they have a pet running around that helped with her homesickness so we thank them for letting her play with it. as a whole we highly recommend this stay and wish we could go back soon.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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If you’re looking for a place out in the country yet close to Custer State Park and all the attractions, this is the place. Run by a family who pays attention to all the details the same as if a member of theirs was coming to visit. So clean you could eat off the bathroom floor. We had the smallest unit yet it felt just right for the two of us. There are several space saving features and we were able to spread out without feeling cramped. A table and chairs are provided out side for each unit and we sat out there several evenings. There are also grills. Our unit had a microwave, mini fridge and a coffee maker with coffee provided. About a mile to several nice restaurants in town and a lovely coffee shop, all in quaint storefronts. The owners gave us a map and dining suggestions and were readily available to make a minor repair to our unit. They even have a friendly resident cat, Cash. We were there 5 days and could’ve easily stayed a week. Two things to know, no AC and no blow dryer but I always bring my own blow dryer and the fan they provided more than adequately provided a cool breeze. Given the location, the price, and the cleanliness of the place I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:They have different sized units to meet different needs. They fill up quickly so I’d reserve as...
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Went to the Black Hills for a quick getaway. A coworker recommended Calamity Peak Lodge. We were not disappointed. We were greeted by the owner, Joe who gave us great insight into the Black Hills area. The lodge is conveniently located near Custer State Park as well as Mt. Rushmore. We stayed in Cabin #9. The cabin was comfortable and fully furnished, with the exception of shampoo. The king sized bed was comfortable and the bedding kept us plenty warm. There were no negatives about the cabin. If I had to nit pick, the TV could be bigger. Also the light outside the front door illuminates the room at night through a window by the front door. Again this is nit picking and I would stay in this cabin again as is. The owners are the nicest people and made sure we were comfortable. The best perk of the place was the price. I would think it is the cheapest in the area. We stayed two nights at Under Canvas. The entire bill for CPL was cheaper than one night at UC. If you are going to Black Hills, this is your place. Even had deer on the property frequently.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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The location was excellent for tourist like us. We did day trips from the Calamity Peak lodge. Everything from Deadwood to the Badlands we visited. Lori gave great tips on road construction to avoid and the most scenic paths. It was great being so close to Custer State Park as we were able to see all sorts of wildlife. Turtles, prong horn, bison, mountain goats, mule deer, white tale, eagles, and the kids favorite prairie dogs. When we had a hot day we were also able to find beaches to swim in, at the park. We had four people and were very comfortable. The kids slept on the hide a bed. Grandma had her own bed as well. Shower was hot. Kitchen was excellent for our purpose and we made use of the grill twice. We had brought our own cast iron pans and recommend others do the same. They have some pots and pans and dishes for convenience but because of the nature of the business they are not the best.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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We had a wonderful time staying here with our three beagles. We stayed in cabin nine, which had a king size bed, coffee, pot, and refrigerator. The cabin was very clean, and the bed was very comfortable. The innkeepers were very helpful and informative on site seeing and the cabin is pet friendly. Will most definitely stay here again!
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Date of stay: June 2023
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We had a small cabin which was perfect for us! Staff is very friendly and accommodating and easy access to trails and other attractions nearby. Very homey, and comfy, and we felt very welcomed. The view was great and we were impressed by how soundproof the rooms were!!!
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Date of stay: August 2024
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After reading other reviews we wanted to stay at Calamity Peak Lodge and we were not disappointed. It was a great home base for day trips to sights and attractions in Custer State Park and the Black Hills. Hosts are very welcoming and facilities are clean, cozy, and all you need for a good night's rest in a home away from home. We would definitely recommend staying here and we would certainly rebook here if we return to South Dakota.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Wonderful owners. Great location between Custer and Custer State Park. Quiet. Room for kids to run. Nice cabin with nice furnishings. We stayed in Cabin 4 for seven nights. There were 4 kids and 3 adults - we brought a blow up mattress and threw it on the floor for one kid. Watched deer behind the cabin almost every night. I recommend this and would stay again if in the area! Very reasonable price too.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Charcoal grill on site. Kitchen fairly well stocked (bring your own cake pan if you want to...
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