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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Going to Mt Rushmore this June. Is it necessary to make motel reservations ahead of time or are there rooms around that area to get without making them. Thanks for your help on this.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 02:36 PM
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June might be OK, but late July and August is a definite reservation.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Also, you can get some good ride reports and suggestions if you post in the Road Trips section of the forums, a lot of others have ridden in that area. You'll get some good roads to ride, motels to stay at, and places to eat on your journey.

If your dates are set already, I'd just go ahead and recommend that you make reservations now. One less thing to worry about later. Just check cancellation policies in case you need to reschedule/cancel later.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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I wouldn't bother to make reservations in June there's alot of places to stay in the area.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 02:56 PM
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I wouldn't bother to make reservations in June there's alot of places to stay in the area.
I agree. That way you can see what the Hotel or Motel looks like in person. They can hide alot in pictures. I have been going to Sturgis during bike week for 6 years straight and have never made a reservation and I have always found a nice room.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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If your dates are set already, I'd just go ahead and recommend that you make reservations now. One less thing to worry about later. Just check cancellation policies in case you need to reschedule/cancel later.
+1 on that. If your luck's anything like mine, there won't be a dog house available if you show up without reservations.

Enjoy the trip. The South Dakata Black Hills are a wonderful area to explore.

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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:11 PM
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Stay in Keystone, awesome town.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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You'll be fine in June. Plenty of space then. Now the end of July, and first part of August, well that's another story. Enjoy.
 
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Originally Posted by drfeelgood
Stay in Keystone, awesome town.
Agree...We stayed at K Bar S Lodge during Sturgis.....Great people... Direction headed South into Keystone from Rapid City, turn right at stop light along the railroad tracks, then first right...Balcony View of Mt Rushmore .....
 
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We went there last year coming back from Glacier 1st part of July and there were tons of places. You will love the riding there, one of my favorite places.
 
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