Black Hills guides from camp
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What is a dry cabin? What to bring for a cabin stay near Sturgis
A dry cabin has beds, power and a porch but no plumbing inside. Here’s what that means at Suzies Camp and what to pack.
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The Black Hills in September and October: fall color, the Buffalo Roundup, fewer crowds
Crowds thin after Labor Day, the canyons turn gold and the bison come in. Why fall is the best-kept secret in the Black Hills.
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Visiting Devils Tower from Sturgis: a day trip
Devils Tower is 86 miles from camp, a little under two hours each way. How to make a day of it.
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Fort Meade and the Centennial Trail, right off Exit 34
Fort Meade’s south access is at I-90 Exit 34, the same exit as camp, with 11 miles of the Centennial Trail.
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Hiking Bear Butte: trail, rules and etiquette
Bear Butte’s Summit Trail is 1.85 miles one way and climbs more than 900 feet. How to hike it respectfully.
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Is Suzies Camp open in winter? Camping near Sturgis from November to April
What winter is like near Sturgis, what’s open at camp, and what to do from November to April.
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A 4-day Black Hills itinerary from a Sturgis base camp
Four days, one campsite: Deadwood and Spearfish Canyon, Rushmore and Custer State Park, the Badlands, then Bear Butte.
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Things to do in Sturgis when the rally isn’t on
Outside rally week, Sturgis is a quiet town with five things worth your time, all within 12 miles of camp.
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Sturgis Rally camping guide (2027): dates, booking, minimum stays and what to expect
The 2027 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally runs August 6–15. When to book, what it costs, and what rally week is like at camp.
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How far is Mount Rushmore from Sturgis? Drive times from Exit 34 to every Black Hills sight
Mount Rushmore is 48 miles from camp, about 1 hr 15 min. Real drive times from I-90 Exit 34 to 21 Black Hills stops.