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Elk Creek Resort & Receptions

4.3(244)
Resort hotel

About

Elk Creek Resort & Receptions offers a rustic retreat in South Dakota's Black Hills, featuring cabins, RV hookups, and tent camping across 150 scenic acres. The property includes hiking trails, a petrified forest museum, and outdoor amenities like a pool and archery areas, providing a relaxed setting away from the highway noise.

For business events, the Elk Creek Lodge and onsite bar are available by request, with indoor and outdoor ceremony options. While food and beverage service is limited to special occasions and the Sturgis Rally, the resort’s peaceful environment and flexible spaces suit small group gatherings and meetings seeking a distinctive, nature-immersed venue.

Best for

  • Outdoor team-building & nature retreats
  • Casual group gatherings & social events
  • Seasonal corporate meetups during Sturgis Rally

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Outdoor pool and recreational areas
Outdoor Amenities
Outdoor pool and recreational areas
Elk Creek Resort offers an outdoor pool alongside hiking trails, archery areas, a playground, and horseshoe pits, providing diverse options for relaxation and group activities in a natural setting.
Indoor and outdoor ceremony and meeting venues
Event Spaces
Indoor and outdoor ceremony and meeting venues
The resort features an event lodge, an outdoor wedding chapel, and music recital space with a piano, supporting a range of business and social gatherings with onsite catering available by request.
Peaceful setting between Rapid City and Sturgis
Location
Peaceful setting between Rapid City and Sturgis
Located away from the highway yet conveniently between Rapid City and Sturgis, the resort offers a quiet environment with wildlife sightings, ideal for focused retreats or relaxed corporate events.

At a glance

Rated 4.3 on Google · 244 reviews