I hear people say that a lot. We've spent considerably less money in Sturgis than I hear people saying. And, we party HARD!

 

Just like any place you can spend however much you want but solo $100 or less per day after gas & lodging is very doable. Traveling with a buddy helps split lodging.

I will say no matter the weather where you're leavin from bring warm clothes. I'm on Day 8 of a 21 day trip & I'm in Red Lodge, Montana & it's 43 degrees (in 30's up on the Beartooth Pass) even though it'll be over 90 by 10:00 AM back home.

Anyone on the fence about a trip out here, plan it & DO IT. No matter the cost it is worth it. When/If I'm 80 something I won't remember the cost but I will NEVER forget this trip.

 

I am just bringing a roll of quarters for laundry and some Lunchables...think that will get me through the week?

 

Gonna be a rough week! LMAO!

 

Maybe I'll scrounge jelly packets from Waffle House, too

 

I'll be in Red Lodge area next Tuesday..thanks for the head's up on the temps. Already have Chaps packed, guess I better figure somewhere to put sweatshirt too..

 

 

I stay in Keystone, which is close to Hill City. My favorite ride is 16 to 385, up to Lead/Deadwood, then 14 over to Sturgis. I try to stay off of 90. I rode 16A from just east of Mt Rushmore south to 753, then 87 back up to Hill City, nice loop with pigtail bridges, and a cool view of Mt Rushmore from Iron Mt. In Sturgis, I always find free parking in the lot behind the community center, where they have the bike show. The address is 1401 Lazelle Street, if you're GPS'ing. I like to eat at the Gaslight in Rockerville, Lewies Saloon in Lead, and the Mangy Moose in Hill City. Stop by the Prairie Berry Winery in Hill City and get a bottle of Red *** wine. Seriously. Ride safe, pack all your leathers, have fun.
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the deli at the grocery store on lazelle st has a pretty good selection for a good price. we ate there several times the last time we were there. you can buy single pieces of fruit too in the produce dept, yogurt and small milks are also there.

 

Boondocks on 385 south of Deadwood has 94 octane gas by the way. Cool place to stop as well. Otherwise you might carry some octane booster.