Recreation

Get Outside and Discover the Outdoor Recreation and Adventures of Deadwood

Every season in Deadwood is full of legendary fun. Outdoor recreation lovers will strike it rich in Deadwood, which is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Black Hills National Forest. CLICK HERE for trails in Deadwood. Spring, summer and fall, you can hike, mountain bike or enjoy motorcycle rides on our scenic byways. Our lakes and streams are an angler’s paradise and our expansive trail system is ideal for walkers, runners, hikers and horseback riders. Bring your ATV or rent one and go off road on miles of motorized trails, just a few minutes from Historic Main Street. In the winter, Deadwood has just as much recreation to offer. The town is located only a few miles from Terry Peak Ski Resort, visitors can also enjoy cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding along with the great gaming and nightlife of Deadwood. The town is on the trailhead of the highly rated, interconnected and groomed snowmobile trails of the Black Hills. Off-Roading in the Black Hills National Forest Season: May 15 - December 15 || Dates may vary based on weather and trail conditions. CLICK HERE for more information from BHNF CLICK HERE to purchase a permit online. CLICK HERE for more information about temporary ATV/UTV permit for use on SD roads. Snowmobile Trails For current snowmobile trail conditions, CLICK HERE. Season: December 15 - March 31 || Dates may vary based on weather and trail conditions. Skiing & Snowboarding For current Terry Peak Ski Area conditions, CLICK HERE. Open through Sunday, April 2, 2023


Historic Deadwood offers a multitude of trails to navigate by a variety of transportation options.


Elkhorn Ridge on the historic Frawley Ranch is a planned community offering two housing developments, a Championship 18-hole golf course, and a camping resort.


The George S. Mickelson Trail, in the heart of the beautiful Black Hills, was completed in September of 1998.


Imagine your own, exclusive two- to six-acre recreational property, with easy access and an amazing view.


Mt. Roosevelt, a mere 2.5 miles from downtown Deadwood, is home to the “Friendship Tower“ monument created by Seth Bullock, in memory of the friendship he had with President Theodore Roosevelt.


Mystic Hills Hideaway is a premier ATV / UTV and Snowmobile destination resort in the Black Hills featuring 14 cabins and 70 full-hookup, pull-thru RV sites, including big rig campsites


The Northern Hills Recreation Association (NHRA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit supporting youth sports activities, based in the Northern Black Hills of South Dakota.


Outlaw Square is Historic Deadwood’s newest year-round, family-friendly gathering space and entertainment venue on Main Street.


Cabins, motel, RV sites, restaurant and snowmobiles.


January – March 2024 Tuesdays – Yoga Flow at Deadwood Rec Center Yoga Room 12:15 – 1:00 pm – $10 Members – $12 Non-Members Wednesdays – Water Yoga at Deadwood


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