Sylvan Lake Lodge

About Sylvan Lake Lodge

The view from Sylvan Lake Lodge can not be beat, thanks to architect Frank Lloyd Wright. After the original lakeshore resort burned down in 1935, Wright suggested the current location amidst a forest of pine and spruce trees. Follow Needles Highway to its dramatic end, where Harney Peak looms overhead and the waters of Sylvan Lake sparkle below. The lake is the center of resort activity. Stop in at the lakeside general store and pick up your rental watercraft of choice. Just next door to the store is Sylvan Lake Auditorium, perfect for your family reunion or group gatherings. If you are after a little more solitude, throw in a fishing line from shore. Take a swim to cool off, or find a stretch of beach to call your own. At Sylvan Lake you are also close to a network of hiking trails that connect several Black Hills landmarks. At night, try one of our tasty game dishes in the Sylvan Lake Dining Room. Then it is off to your cozy lodge room or rustic, secluded cabin for a restful night of sleep.

Located in Custer State Park, in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Near Mount Rushmore National Monument, historic Deadwood, and many more area attractions. Rich in history and natural beauty, Sylvan Lake holds the designation as Custer State Parks crown jewel. The lake was created in 1881 when Theodore Reder built a dam Across Sunday Gulch. In 1921, this unique lake became part of the newly-created Custer State Park. In 1895, A Victorian-style hotel opened its doors on the shores of Sylvan Lake. The hotel was a Popular site for many Black Hills vacationers until it burned to the ground in 1935. The current hotel was opened in 1937, and a new wing was added in 1991. The hotel. Features cozy, air-conditioned lodge rooms, a lobby, lounge, restaurant and veranda with a breathtaking view of Harney Peak. Several rustic cabins in the area are nestled among the Pine and Spruce forest.