Sylvan Lake Lodge
Our “crown” jewel commands a view
Rich in history and natural beauty, Sylvan Lake Lodge is Custer State Park’s “crown jewel.” In a spot suggested by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the hotel sits in a hillside forest of pine and spruce trees, in harmony with the beauty of the rugged landscape. This stone and timber lodge overlooks the sloping hills and the breathtaking beauty of Sylvan Lake.
The original Sylvan Lake Hotel was a stopping point for adventurers hoping to scale Harney Peak, the highest point in America east of the Rockies. Some of the finest trails lead from Sylvan Lake to the peak, including the challenging Harney Peak Trail and the more moderate Sunday Gulch Trail.
Picturesque Sylvan Lake provides watercraft rentals, fishing, and a swimming beach. It also serves as a stunning backdrop for wedding receptions and other festive events. The Lakeside Lawn truly has no equal.
Where we are
Sylvan Lake is located along Needles Highway, Highway 87, just southwest of Harney Peak.
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Accommodations
Learn MoreSylvan Lake Lodge was built in 1937, with a new wing of lodge rooms added in 1991. 32 cabins are placed throughout the pine- and spruce-covered hillside.
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Dining
Learn MoreFresh, locally-sourced ingredients grace the dinner table at Sylvan Lake Lodge. You can dine al fresco on the stone veranda, where dogs are welcome!
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Meeting & Banquet Facilities
Learn MoreExperience the natural beauty of our remodeled indoor banquet space, or reserve our private patio or lodge meeting room for small gatherings.
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Weddings
Learn MoreAwe-inspiring views of Sylvan Lake, the Black Hills Forest, and towering granite spires serve as the perfect backdrop.
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Reservations
Learn MoreReady to take in nature’s sites? Check availability now.
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Specials
Learn MoreVisiting without plans this Spring? Choose a package that includes unlimited canoe/kayak rental as a part of your stay.
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Dine al fresco on the Sylvan Lake Veranda.
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Sylvan Lake offers fresh, locally-sourced dining.
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The Auditorium's rustic beauty is a perfect setting for a banquet or wedding reception.
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Relax on the balcony looking out into the woods.
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Comfortable accomodations in the cabins.
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The Cabins at Sylvan Lake Lodge
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Relax after your big day in the Honeymoon Cabin.
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King accomodations at Sylvan Lake Lodge
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Lakeside Lawn Ceremony on a beautiful summer day.
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Enjoy a meal on the Sylvan Lake Lodge veranda.
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The rustic exterior of the Sylvan Lake Lodge.
