Sylvan Lake Lodge
Stay at Sylvan Lake Lodge and see Custer State Park's crown jewel for yourself—the gorgeous Sylvan Lake.
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Your Trip to Custer Starts Here
Every trip to Custer State Park is an adventure, and no two trips are the same. Start here to learn all about Custer's countless attractions and begin planning the trip of a lifetime.
Custer Resort Lodge Areas
Custer State Park Resort features four distinct lodge areas spaced across beautiful Custer State Park. Each has a distinctive character and scenic setting. Before booking your trip, explore our lodges below to see which one best suits your needs. You might also want to check out nearby activities or group lodging if you're traveling with a crew.
State Game Lodge
The State Game Lodge is a gracious native stone and wood lodge est. in 1920 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Blue Bell Lodge
Blue Bell Lodge offers some of the finest cabin rooms in Custer State Park, plus loads of home-spun western fun.
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Legion Lake Lodge
Legion Lake Lodge features a collection of cabins and a newly-expanded dining room seating with water views and lakeside patio dining.
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Winter Stays
By mid-October, the full resorts have closed, and the State Game Lodge shifts to wintertime operations.
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What's Happening at Custer
Historic Room Restorations Announced
The historic rooms of the State Game Lodge are seeing a full interior renovation for 2025.
Sylvan Lake Lodge Featured in National Geographic Travel
The article from National Geographic Travel features 10 historic hotels with amazing Fall views.
State Game Lodge Hotel Rooms Renovated
The resort-wide beautification projects continue for 2024 with full interior renovations at the State Game Lodge Hotel Rooms.
Blue Bell Lodge Cabins Get a Facelift
With some of the Park's quietest and coziest accommodations, Blue Bell Lodge's cabins are updated in all the right ways.
Custer State Park Resort Tops the List of 10 Romantic Getaways
Midwest Living thinks we're one of the best. Our updated accommodations and natural setting make us a top Romantic Getaway in South Dakota.
Horse Roundup Video Goes Viral
With over 1M views and climbing, our Blue Bell Lodge Stables proves that happy, healthy & irresistibly-curious horses still know how to steal our hearts.
Top 7 Reasons to Stay in Custer State Park This Summer
Staying in the Park transforms a vacation into an experience.
Forbes Travel Lists CSP as an "Awesome Alternative" to Overcrowded National Parks
The short list of state park alternatives that rival national parks include Adirondack State Park, Palo Duro Canyon State Park, and our own Custer State Park, to name a few.
Custer State Park Resort Named One of Best Resorts in the Midwest by Thrillist
Custer State Park Resort was named one of the Best Resorts in the Midwest by Thrillist.
Browse the latest news stories and travel tips for visiting Custer State Park Resort.