The sound of cold spring water running through the property creates a constant backdrop at this cabin-based retreat in the Black Hills. Wickiup Village Cabins operates seasonally from May through mid-October, offering furnished accommodations with full kitchens and bathrooms rather than traditional tent camping. The forested setting sits along a creek, with cabins featuring enclosed porches that several long-term visitors specifically seek out for sleeping.
Each cabin includes kitchen facilities, private bathrooms, and access to the spring-fed creek that flows through the grounds. A playground provides entertainment for families with children. The property maintains a quiet atmosphere that appeals to repeat visitors, with some guests returning annually since the 1960s. Staff members handle firewood sales and assist with guest needs throughout the stay.
"Love the creek that flows thru the campgrounds," notes Paul C., capturing the water feature that defines much of the experience here. WiFi access keeps guests connected when needed, while the forested surroundings offer a break from urban environments. The location provides access to campgrounds near Lead and serves as a base for exploring Black Hills attractions.
Rates range from $146 to $285 per night, with reservations accepted year-round for the operating season. The cabin format works well for groups wanting indoor amenities while staying close to outdoor recreation opportunities.
Description
Welcome to Wickiup Cabins where adventure or relaxation can go hand in hand. With 20 modernized rustic cabins located on our property, our cabins have all the amenities of home. Stocked with towels, linens and even cookware for the kitchen, each cabin also has a full bathroom. We have what you are looking for. Perhaps, a wedding destination, family reunion, small company retreat or a destination for relaxing while enjoying our mountain streams and quiet peaceful settings under our 80 foot spruce trees. It is here you can also come for hunting, ATV riding, rock climbing above and below us, mountain biking, fishing, riding the Mickelson Trail, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse or historic Lead Deadwood to name some of our Black Hills offerings. We are the destination without the cost of a ticket for every ride you have while with us. We are located central to the Northern Black Hills at the top of Spearfish Canyon 10 minutes west of Lead Deadwood on Highway 85. Wickiup has the monopoly on Spearfish Creek. Long gone are the cabin camps that once provided memories for children to older folks never to be forgotten. Warm summer days of tubing, fishing, panning for those gold flakes or just skipping rocks.
Map & DirectionsWickiup Village Cabins is located in South Dakota near Lead
Coordinates
44.29693672 N
103.86934836 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/10/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 5/10/26
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 5/10/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 5/10/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Rapid City, SD
- 3 hrs 8 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs from Cheyenne, WY
- 4 hrs 46 min from Bismarck, ND
