Ranked #1 of 7 outdoor activities in Hill City, The Stables at Palmer Gulch has earned a reputation for unforgettable horseback riding experiences. With over 500 five-star reviews and a long-standing streak of Tripadvisor’s Certificate of Excellence and Travelers’ Choice Awards since 2017, The Stables proudly received the coveted Best of the Best Award in 2020 — a testament to the exceptional service and memorable adventures we offer every guest.
Take a guided horseback trail ride into the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve
Centrally located in the Black Hills National Forest, just minutes from Rapid City, Deadwood, and Custer State Park!
Join us for a customized hour or hour and a half horseback tour of the renowned Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. Established by Congress in 1920 the Preserve and Wilderness area provides spectacular scenery that no other trail ride barn can match. Why ride anywhere else?
Each ride is personalized for your group and takes place entirely in the Black Hills National Forest.
Experience an award-winning old west chuck wagon dinner show in the fresh mountain air of the Black Hills.
For a genuine cowboy experience, be sure to register for this one-of-a-kind-chuck wagon dinner show rated “The Best of the Best” by TripAdvisor for multiple years running!
Start your day with a remarkable breakfast in a remote mountain meadow!
Enjoy an impressive breakfast cooked over a wood fire surrounded by the early morning sights and sounds of the Black Hills National Forest. Two-time winner of the Restaurant Guru Award for Outstanding Dining Experience.
The Mt. Rushmore Resort & KOA,
12620 Hwy 244,
Hill City, SD 57745
The Stables at Palmer Gulch is centrally located, just 5 miles west of Mt. Rushmore on Hwy. 244.
