Hot Springs KOA

Hot Springs Attractions

• Mammoth Site is one of the world's greatest fossil treasures. Seen on Discovery Channel's "Raising the Mammoth". Guided tours, museum, and gift shop are open year round. Call (605) 745-6017 for more information.
• Evan's Plunge offers fun for everyone in the family. Large swimming pool and slides are filled with natural warm spring water. Call (605) 745-5165 for more information.
• Trout Haven Ranch. Over 1 million trout is raised and stocked every year. Everything is provided to fish with no license needed. Call (605) 833-2571 for more information, or visit Trout Haven Ranch online.
• Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary. View wild mustangs, ancient Indian petroglyphs, and the Crazy Horse movie-set in a two-hour guided tour. (605) 745-5955.
• Pioneer Historical Museum 1893 Historical school building with exceptional artifacts and memorabilia documenting the history of the southern Black Hills area and the community of Hot Springs.
• Springs Bath House is the first bathhouse to return to the once-famous little town of Hot Springs, South Dakota in more than 60 years. Massage therapies, soaking pool, jacuzzi bath, body treatments and wraps, and head and face treatments available. Treat yourself!
• Cascade Falls Take dip in the warm waters and swim in behind the falls! This is a fun, shallow, warm-water river that's great fun for all ages.

Hot Springs area information:
For more information on things to do and see in our area, please visit the following website: www.hotsprings-sd.com/

Rapid City Attractions

• Black Hills Maze and Family Adventure. 37,000 square foot, two level maze. 400 ft. Racing Ziplines, 25 ft. climbing tower, water wars, and bankshot basketball. Call (605) 343-5439 for more information.
• Old MacDonald's Farm is a petting farm offering pony and train rides. Hand feed, pet, and even bottle-feed animals. Call (605) 737-4815 for more information.
• Petrified Forest of the Black Hills. Museum and nature walk tells you all about the Black Hills Geology. Also tour the prehistoric world. Tour includes a video, digital and graphic museum. Gift and Rock shop offer a variety of souvenirs. Call (605) 787-4884 for more information.
• Bear Country U.S.A. is a drive-thru wildlife park where bear, elk, wolves, buffalo, and other wildlife are roaming free in their natural habitat. A walk-thru "babyland" features baby animals. Motor homes welcome. Open daily. Call (605) 343-2290 for more information.
• Children's Science Center offers hands-on science fun. Call (605) 394-6996 for more information.
• Cosmo Mystery Area. Scientific principles and a special aura combine to produce awesome tour where the laws of nature seem to not exist. Call (605) 343-9802 for more information.
• Flags and Wheels Indoor Racing. Take the kids and have a day of fun for the whole family. They have the fastest go-karts around. Also enjoy paintball, laser tag, and baseball cages. Call (605) 341-7585 for more information.
• Storybook Island is filled with fairytale characters. Train rides and a children's theatre are also in the park. Free admission. Call (605) 342-6357 for more information.
• Reptile Gardens is the world's largest reptile collection. Four animal shows are performed every 15 minutes. The Sky Dome is an indoor jungle where you can walk amongst snakes, lizards, birds, and more. Play games with chickens! Call (605) 342-5873 for more information.

Keystone Attractions

• Rushmore Borglum Story. Museum and gallery holds the complete collection of Mt. Rushmore's sculptor. Call (605) 666-4482 or 4448 for more information
• Rushmore Helicopter's Inc. Sight-seeing trips offer beautiful and thrilling tour. 3 ½ mile, 8 mile, 27 mile, and 35 mile trips are available. Call (605) 666-4461 for more information, or visit Rushmore Helicopter's online.
• President's slide begins with a scenic chairlift ride and end with a thrilling ride down the alpine slide or ride the chairlift back down. Call (605) 666-4478.

AREA ACTIVITIES

Golfing

Southern Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole course located just outside downtown Hot Springs. Rated # 1 nine-hole golf course by "Golf Digest". Call 605-745-6400 for information.

Fishing

• Angostura Recreation Area
• Trout Haven Ranch. Over 1 million trout are raised and stocked every year. Everything is provided to fish, with no license needed. Call (605) 833-2571 for more information.
• Cold Brook Reservoir
• Cottonwood Reservoir

Mountain Biking and Hiking

• Numerous trails cover the Black Hills area. For more information and a list of trails call the Forest Service at (605) 642-4622 or visit them online: www.fs.fed.us/r2/blackhills/.
• George S. Mickelson trail is a 110-mile long trail starting at Deadwood, S.D. and ending at Hot Springs, S.D. Trail pass is required for a small charge. Fourteen trailheads make the trail easily accessible.

Horseback Riding

Rockin R Rides is located 5 minutes away. A true equestrian experience, Rockin R Rides, Inc. is a professional outfitting business specializing in trail rides, wagon rides and pack trips. Seasonal outfitting/packing classes are also available. Owners, Randy and Peggy (and their dog, Lucky!) invite you to capture the spirit of the Old West with a horse back adventure. Riders of all ages and experience will enjoy year-round trail riding at 2 seasonal locations.

Antiquing and Gallery's

• Shaman Gallery
• KSK Antiques call 605-745-4360 for more information.
• Julie's Imports
• Victorian Gifts and Antiques
• Wanda's Finds

Gift Shops

Downtown Hot Springs is lined with stores to please the gift-buyer in everyone.

Snowmobiling

Many trails cover the Black Hills area. For more information, call the Forest Service at (605) 642-4622 or visit them online www.fs.fed.us/r2/blackhills/.

Supper and Show

• Circle B Ranch Chuckwagon Supper and Western Music Show is located fifteen miles west of Rapid City. Includes western town shoot-out, cowboy gold, wagon trail and pony rides. Call (605) 348-7358 for more information.
• Flying T Chuckwagon Supper and Show is located 6 miles south of Rapid City. Enjoy cowboy fixins' and entertainment of western music and comedy at 6:30 p.m. nightly. For reservations call (605) 342-1905.
• Ft. Hays Chuckwagon Supper and Show located 4 miles south of Rapid City. Enjoy cowboy-style supper, music and comedy at 6:30 p.m. nightly. See www.rushmoretours.com for more information.

Bowling Alley

• Winner's Circle is located right off Chicago Street, next to Pizza Hut and Subway. Owned by our very own Hot Springs Mayor!

Hot Springs Theater

• Movies shown at 7 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Saturday and Sunday matinees at noon. Call 605-745-4169 for movie listings and possible time changes.

Hunting

• Elk, turkey, deer and antelope. Reserve your cabin today!

Hot Spring's Restaurants

• All-star Sports Grill
• Chicago Street Grill
• Dairy Queen
• Dale's Family Restaurant
• Dew Drop Inn
• Scotty's Roundup
• Hardee's
• Maverick Restaurant
• Mi Cocina Family Restaurant
• One Eyed Jack's
• Pizza Hut
• Sneaky's Broasted Chicken
• Springs Steak House
• Sturdley's Family Eating
• Subway
• Taco John's
• Winner Circle Lanes and Games