From $180/night — inside Custer State Park, 40 minutes from Mount Rushmore
Short answer
State Game Lodge scores 80/100 on FamilyFactor — strongest in Location (88/100), weakest in Pricing Value (72/100). Best for elementary and tweens. From $180/night — inside Custer State Park, 40 minutes from Mount Rushmore.
Editor's verdict
“The 1927 Summer White House inside Custer State Park, with wildlife viewing and buffalo safari tours. Choose your exact lodge room or cabin and check seasonal services.”
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elementary, tweens
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From $180/night — inside Custer State Park, 40 minutes from Mount Rushmore
State Game Lodge includes historic rooms, attached hotel rooms and nearby cabins in Custer State Park. Adjacent Creekside Lodge is a separate building about 200 yards away; its junior suites are kept open year-round. Check the exact building and operating dates for your selected stay.
The State Game Lodge restaurant operates seasonally, generally from late April through mid-October. Plan dining for your dates, especially in winter. Buffalo safari tours check in at Creekside Lodge.
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Derived from FamilyFactor data
Toddlers
ages 0–3
Elementary
ages 4–8
Tweens
ages 9–12
Teens
ages 13+
Multi-gen
with grandparents
All amenities (6)↓
1927 Summer White House
Buffalo safari jeep tours
Horse-drawn hay rides
Inside Custer State Park
Trout fishing
Wildlife viewing
Frequently asked about State Game Lodge
Is State Game Lodge good for toddlers?▾
Our guide lists the age range as "All ages". Confirm cot availability, sleeping arrangements, stairs and pool access for your child; a FamilyFactor score does not verify those features.
How much does State Game Lodge cost for a family?▾
From $180/night — inside Custer State Park, 40 minutes from Mount Rushmore. Treat this as planning guidance, not a live quote. Check the total for your dates, including taxes, cleaning fees, deposits and minimum-night rules.
Does State Game Lodge have a kids' club?▾
A dedicated kids' club is not confirmed in our amenity information. Ask the property about current supervised activities; an amenity score alone does not establish whether a club exists.
What's the catch with State Game Lodge?▾
The lowest recorded category is Pricing Value (72/100). Compare the full stay price and included amenities. Review the current property details against your priorities; the score is not evidence of a specific missing facility.
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