BLACK HILLS TRAILS INFO

Rec Springs is located in the center of the Northern Black Hills were you can find some of the best outdoor recreation the Black Hills has to offer. We’ve got everything – hiking, biking, snowmobiling, ATV/UTV/Off-roading, cross-country skiing/snowshoeing, horseback riding, and more!

ATVs, UTVs, and off-roading are some of the best ways to explore the Black Hills! Rent one of our new vehicles, or if you brought your own, ride straight out from our place. Rec Springs is located in the center of the Northern Black Hills trail system. When riding with your own equipment, be sure to get a Forest Service Trail Permit. You can pick one up right from us or at any of these locations:

• Rec Springs Resort – Lead, SD
• Pactola Visitor Center (open Memorial Day to Labor Day)
• Black Hills Visitor Center – I-90, Exit 61, Rapid City, SD
• Northern Hills Ranger District – Spearfish, SD
• Mystic Ranger District – Rapid City, SD

Or you can purchase the trail pass online. Follow the link below:

South Dakota is one of the few states that allow ATV and UTV use on the roads and highways (except interstate). If your own ATV/UTV is not licensed and road legal in your own state, we recommend getting a temporary license. These can be purchased at the Lawrence County Treasurer's office in Deadwood or by mail with the form below.

Snowmobiling in the Black Hills is an experience you’ll never forget. It is the outdoor sport that started Rec Springs! We are located right on Trail 5 in some of the best snow on the Black Hills. Follow the link below for the map of the snowmobile trails. We have new Ski Doo rentals if you don’t have your own, and we have plenty of trailer parking if you do have your own. We sell trail permits right on-site if you need them.

Maps and Trail Conditions

Trails are open for the season! Use the Interactive Snowmobile Map for trail information, current conditions, and live camera feeds.

Updates via Twitter: Black Hills @SDSnowBHills

Of course cruising the Black Hills on a motorcycle can’t be beat. The Black Hills has some of the most scenic highways in the country. Bikers come from all over the country (and even the world) to experience the thrilling rides through the hills and to join the legendary Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Rec Springs is located on the Spearfish Canyon and Deadwood route, and is just 22 miles from Sturgis. Check out the map below for all the recommended bike routes.

Rec Springs is located just minutes away from some of the best cross country skiing and snowshoeing areas. Eagle Cliffs Cross-Country Ski Area has over 25 miles of groomed trails. Further down to Spearfish, the Big Hill Ski Area has even more groomed trails.

About a mile down the road is the best guided horse trail riding service around, Andy’s Trail Rides. If you have your own horses, check out all the different horse riding trails available!