Things To Do In The Black Hills
Summer
ATV / UTV
Golf
Biking / Hiking
Horseback Riding
Fly Fishing
Wineries and Breweries
ATV / UTV
- Direct trail access from property (5W)
- Trailer parking
- Several rental near to include Edge UTV Rentals, in Lead, Mad Mountain Rentals, Rec Springs Rentals, Black Hills Off-Road Rentals, Spearfish Canyon Rental Center, or Eagle Rider in Sturgis.
- Whitetail Creek Resort carries trail passes, trail maps and sells Trailshead laminated maps
Golf
Biking / Hiking
- George Mickelson Trail (109 miles of trail from Edgemont to Deadwood)
- Sugarloaf trailhead just 1/3 mile away
- Spearfish Canyon just 20 minutes away
- Trail 5W runs out of our cabin area
Horseback Riding
- Mickelson Trail (personal horses)
- Andy’s Trail Rides (2 miles away)
- Rockin R Trail Rides (Custer, SD)
Fly Fishing
- Whitetail Creek (runs along our property)
- Whitewood Creek (runs through Deadwood)
- Spearfish Creek in Spearfish Canyon (20 minutes away). Spearfish is 20 minutes away and has a fly fishing shop and guides for a reasonable rate
Wineries and Breweries
- Check out “Sip the Hills” directories/maps onsite or #sipthehills
Fall
Hunting
ATV Trail/Bike / Hiking Trail Access
Hunting
- Deer (whitetail & mule deer)
- Elk
- Bighorn Sheep
- Mountain Lion
- Rabbit
- Game Birds
Whitetail Creek Resort is a great place to stay (with dining nearby) while hunting the Black Hills! Yes, we do have a deer hanger.
ATV Trail/Bike / Hiking Trail Access
We have trail access for ATV/Snowmobiles off our property. We are located 1/2 mile from the Sugarloaf Trailhead on the Mickelson – beautiful this time of year for biking or hiking. We recently saw Mountain Lion tracks up there.
Winter
Attention Skiers
Attention Snowmobilers
Attention Skiers
Terry Peak turn-off is 1 mile away and you can be at the main lodge within 10 minutes.
Attention Snowmobilers
WCR is located at the base of trail 5W, the Black Hills Trail System offers over 300 miles of groomed trails and access to 1.2 million acres of the Black Hills National Forest, offering unlimited off-trail riding.
For the convenience of our snowmobilers, the Whitetail Creek Resort offers:
- Fuel
- Heated shop for repairs
- Trailer parking
Contact us if you wish to obtain more information regarding your snowmobile plans, or would like to receive an official South Dakota Trail Map.
The Black Hills Trail System officially opens December 15th and closes March 30th. Trails are groomed daily, subject to adequate snow conditions. For more information on snowmobile trail conditions, call 1-800-445-3474.
Check out the South Dakota Game Fish & Parks info about snowmobiling!
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Your home during The Rally
- Breakfast Wagon "The Switch": Hearty Breakfast available - Something different each morning
- Buck Snort Beer Patio: Serving Beer, Wine, and Fresh Popcorn afternoons and evenings
- Located on the best loop in the hills: Ride Hwy 14A down the canyon to Sturgis or ride Spearfish Canyon
- Classic Motorcycle Movies: We show a different motorcycle classic every evening
- Social Fire Pit / Table Top Fire Pits: We fire up the pits every evening - Have your final final and relax!