Overview

Where to stay once you get to the "granddaddy of 'em all" can be almost as tough as a couple that ride a sportster from South Carolina. The hotels can book full more then a year in advance and you might need to be grandfathered in to get the best spots in the major campgrounds.

If you are anything like we are you didn't even think about this technicality. It didn't seem nearly as important as making sure that all of the bells on your bike were polished. That is why we have compiled a little list of some of the best known (and least heard of) places to camp and find lodging in the Black Hills and the surrounding area. We have listed hundreds of places to stay with links to directions and contact information, hell, we even included coupons for some of the sites.

When you are trying to find somewhere to stay there are three main options that you should look at. Most people camp. If you are a Sturgis veteran you know that many of the activities and relationships that make Sturgis the annual motorcycle event are not found in the city itself but rather on the area's campgrounds. Glencoe campground is our favorite. They have plenty of showers and shade, loud shows, bitchn' bikes and plenty of liquor and people to drink it with.

If a hotel is more your style you should know that they fill up early, but if you can find a room it should come with plenty of room to park your trailer. we have compiled a comprehensive listing of the areas hotels and contact information for your perusal.

Maybe one of the most overlooked options for lodging at Sturgis is the private house listings on our site. There are many locals who leave the area during the week of Sturgis. If they are not using their home somebody should. You can use this section to find accommodations that are truly just like home.

If you can't find a place to stay on our list then there just ain't one.