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Modern Log Cabins, Vacation Rental and RV Park James A. (Big Hat) Clark. Ore from the mine was taken to Keystone's custom mill for processing.
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Brief History of The Holy Smoke Camp: Located 1 mile northwest of Keystone in Buckeye Gulch, the area was first inhabited by a Fred Cross as early as the 1870's. The Vulcan Mining Group, of which the Holy Smoke is part, originally occupied 102 acres of gold, silver and copper deposits and was founded by the colorful Col. Clark was so intrigued with the naming of Keystone's notorious "Holy Terror"

mine, that he named the property "The Holy Smoke". Ore was located in this area in Pre-Cambrian Schist and Quartzite and two shafts were sunk at the 85 and 106 foot levels. Popular author Stewart Edward White came to the Holy Smoke in the late 1800's dressed like a miner and leading a pack mule. Here he stayed in a log cabin and wrote three best selling novels- "The Westerners," "The High Graders," and "The Claim Jumpers." Working as paymaster in one of the local mines, White was almost hung by mistake over a wage dispute. He left the Holy Smoke and went to Arizona and became a well-known author of Western Semi-Fiction.

08/31/2026

🐎 THE MUSTANGS ARE ROLLING INTO THE BLACK HILLS! 🚗
The Sturgis Mustang Rally is back September 1–6!
If you love Mustangs, scenic drives and the Black Hills, this is a great week to be here. Check out the cars and rally events, then spend some time exploring everything the Black Hills has to offer.
🏔️ Make Holy Smoke Resort in Keystone your home base while you're here — just minutes from Mount Rushmore!
📞 Book your September getaway today!

08/29/2026

🍂 SEPTEMBER IN THE BLACK HILLS 🍂

Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean your Black Hills adventures have to!

September is a wonderful time to visit — cooler mornings, beautiful scenery, fewer summer crowds and plenty of time to get out and explore. 🌲⛰️

Make Holy Smoke Resort your home base while you enjoy everything the Black Hills has to offer.

🏡 Cabins & vacation homes
🚐 RV sites
🌲 Surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills
📍 Close to all the area attractions

If you’ve been saying, “We need to get back to the Black Hills,” maybe this is your sign. ❤️

📞 Contact Holy Smoke Resort to check September availability.

Who would you bring along for a September getaway? Tag them below! 👇

08/27/2026

🎈 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 🎈

The Stratobowl Historic Hot Air Balloon Launch is coming September 11–13, 2026!

There’s nothing quite like watching colorful hot air balloons rise over the Black Hills at sunrise. 🌄🎈

Planning to come for the balloon launch? Make a weekend of it and stay with us at Holy Smoke Resort!

🌲 Cabins, vacation homes & RV sites
📍 A great home base for exploring the Black Hills
🎈 Balloon launches at sunrise, weather permitting

September weekends can fill up quickly, so don’t wait too long to plan your getaway!

📞 Contact Holy Smoke Resort to check availability.

Who would you bring along to see the balloons? Tag them below! 👇

08/25/2026

🌲 There’s Still Time for a Black Hills Getaway!⛰️

Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the Black Hills!

Come spend a few days exploring, relaxing and making memories, with Holy Smoke Resort as your home base. ❤️

We offer cabins, vacation homes and RV sites in a great location for enjoying everything the Black Hills has to offer.

Whether it’s a last-minute summer trip or the start of your September adventures, we’d love to have you stay with us!

📞 Contact Holy Smoke Resort to check availability.

Who could use one more Black Hills getaway this summer? Tag them below! 👇

08/22/2026

🌲 THE BLACK HILLS AREN’T JUST FOR RALLY WEEK! 🌲

The motorcycles may be heading home, but there’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy in the Black Hills!

Come spend a few days at Holy Smoke Resort and enjoy everything this beautiful area has to offer — without the Rally crowds.

🏡 Comfortable cabins
🚐 Full-hookup, pull-through RV sites
🐾 Pet-friendly options
📶 Starlink Wi-Fi
🌲 Surrounded by beautiful Black Hills scenery
📍 Minutes from Mount Rushmore & downtown Keystone

Spend your days exploring Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Needles Highway, Iron Mountain Road and all the Black Hills have to offer — then come back and relax at Holy Smoke Resort.

🍂 And don't forget — some of the BEST Black Hills weather is still ahead!

Ready for one more getaway before summer is over?

👉 BOOK YOUR BLACK HILLS GETAWAY TODAY!

08/20/2026

🚐 YOUR BLACK HILLS ADVENTURE STARTS HERE! 🌲

Bringing the RV to the Black Hills? Make Holy Smoke Resort your home base!

Our full-hookup, pull-through RV sites make getting settled easy so you can spend more time exploring and less time setting up.

⚡ 30/50 amp service
💧 Full water & sewer hookups
📶 Starlink Wi-Fi
🐾 Pet friendly with an on-site dog park
🚐 Pull-through sites — big rig friendly
📍 Just minutes from downtown Keystone and Mount Rushmore

From Mount Rushmore and Iron Mountain Road to Needles Highway and Custer State Park, some of the best of the Black Hills is right outside your door.

Park it. Settle in. Then go explore! 🌲

08/18/2026

🌲 STAY IN A PIECE OF BLACK HILLS HISTORY 🌲

Did you know one of our cabins dates all the way back to 1893?

Cabin 7, known as “The Nugget,” was built when this property was part of the Holy Smoke Mining Camp. It was also once home to author Stewart Edward White, who did some of his writing right here in this little Black Hills cabin.

Today, The Nugget combines its historic charm with modern comforts, including a queen bed, private bathroom, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, TV, Starlink Wi-Fi, A/C and heat.

If only these walls could talk! ❤️

Have you ever stayed in The Nugget? Tell us in the comments!

📍 Holy Smoke Resort — Keystone, South Dakota

08/16/2026

🏍️ THANK YOU, RALLY GUESTS! 🏍️

Another Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is in the books, and we want to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who stayed with us at Holy Smoke Resort!

We loved seeing familiar faces return and meeting so many new guests this year. Thank you for choosing Holy Smoke Resort as your home base while you enjoyed the Rally and some of the most beautiful rides in the Black Hills.

We hope you made some great memories, enjoyed some amazing rides, and made it home safely. ❤️

From all of us at Holy Smoke Resort, thank you for being part of another unforgettable Rally!

🏍️ Until next year — ride safe!

📷 Photo by Travel South Dakota

08/14/2026

⛏️ Did you know Holy Smoke Resort has roots going all the way back to the Black Hills mining days?

Long before travelers came to the Black Hills for vacations, this property was part of the historic Holy Smoke Mining Camp.

One piece of that history still remains today — Cabin 7, “The Nugget,” built in 1893. Author Stewart Edward White once called this little cabin home and did some of his writing here.

Today, guests can still stay in The Nugget and experience a small piece of Black Hills history while being just minutes from Mount Rushmore and Keystone.

🌲 From mining camp to Black Hills getaway — more than 130 years of history lives on at Holy Smoke Resort.

08/12/2026

🏡 Looking for a cozy place to stay in the Black Hills?

At Holy Smoke Resort, our cabins range from cozy one-room cabins to larger cabins perfect for families and groups.

After a day exploring Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and the Black Hills, come back to the peaceful pines and relax.

🌲 Starlink Wi-Fi

❄️ Air conditioning & heat

📺 Smart TVs

🏡 A variety of cabin sizes and layouts

🐾 Dog-friendly options available

Make Holy Smoke Resort your home base for your Black Hills getaway!

Address

24105 Highway 16A
Keystone, SD
57751

Telephone

+16056664616

Website

http://holysmokeresort.com/

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