Things to See and Do in Piedmont

  • Petrified Forest of the Black Hills: A summer celebration of Dinosaurs, Fossils, Rocks, and fun for the Entire Family! Exceptional geology tour with Museum and 25 acres of Petrified Forest, Hills Geology Video and Audio Displays, Fossils, Rocks and Minerals. Natural sandstone trail contains many scenic views, 70 ft. logs, standing sections, and winter wood piles. While at the forest, visit our wonderful shops such as, Gallery of Stone Rock Shop contains geode cutting, lapidary equipment, fossils, rocks, minerals, onyx chess boards, and rock soap, also some of the greatest Petrified wood products like Lamps, book ends, and clocks. The Pine Tree Gift Shop has unique local items such as hand-crafted jewelry, rake pottery and, t-shirts. Stop in located I90 Piedmont Exit 46. 8228 Elk Creek Rd. Piedmont # (605) 787-4560

  • Wonderland Cave: As you tour Wonderland Cave, you will see more variety and display of crystal formations that in any other cavern in the Midwest. Hidden for 300 million years, the cave was opened to the public in 1929. Since then, millions of visitors have explored and learned about it georgic wonder, and thrilled to its exquisite beauty. Tours leave approximately every 20 minutes. Courteous guides, schooled in cave geology will guide you at a leisurely pace, share with you the interesting history of the cave, and explain the many different formations along the way. The temperature is always a pleasant 47 degrees, so a light wrap is recommended. You will also want to wear comfortable walking shoes. Wonderland Cave or Stage Barn Crystal Cave located just 2 miles off I-90 Use Exit 46 or 48 near Piedmont. # (605) 578-1728 (Open summer only)

  • Where to stay

    1. Covered Wagon Campground & Resort : Looking for peace and quiet! Nestled in the ponderosa pines since 1940. 14189 N. Hwy 79, Piedmont # (605) 787-4440
    2. Sacora Station Campground: # (605) 892-4101
    3. Tilford Gulch Campground: Cenerally located, nestled in the beautiful Black Hills, 10 miles from Sturgis. Tom and Deb Carter 13157 Deer Meadow Rd. Piedmont  # (605) 787-5573
    4. Uncle Don’s Campground: # (605) 787-5888
    5. Valley Campground: # (800) 997-4489
    6. High Plans Campground: 123203 High Plains Place, Piedmont # (605) 787-9010
    7. 7. Little Elk Homestead: Unique vacation home rental! Your own 20-acre country hideaway with meadows, creeks, and canyon setting. Charming 1883 home has all the modern conveniences. Two night minimum stay. 8106 Chicory Lane, Piedmont # (605) 716-6572

    Where to drink

    1. Classic’s Bar & Grill: Hc 80 Box 486 Piedmont # (605) 787-6461
    2. Country Corner Café: 15000 N Highway 79 Piedmont # (605) 787-5758
    3. Slash J Bar & Grill: 105 N 1st Street Piedmont # (605) 787-5081
    4. Elk Creek Steakhouse & Lounge:  Tim Scott I-90 Exit 46 Piedmon # (605) 787-6349
    5. Rookies Sports Bar: 8008 Stagestop Rd. Piedmont # (605) 787-6461
    6. Sacora Station Bar & Grill: Sacora Sta., Piedmont # (605) 787-9797
    7. Midway Roadhouse: Sacora Staition, Piedmont # (605) 787-9797