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Spearfish is in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Get in

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Although Spearfish is a small community with 14,000 residents, it is the commercial and academic center for several towns in the Black Hills and nearby Wyoming and Montana, attracting more than a million visitors each year with its museums, festivals and natural beauty.

US I-90 runs East/West through Spearfish, Exits 8, 10, 12, 14, 17

US 85 (on the CanAm highway) South from Belle Fourche through Spearfish and continues to Deadwood/Lead

Get around

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By car

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Jackson Boulevard runs West from I-90 Exit 12 through the center of town

Main Street runs North/South. On the south end of town Main turns into Colorado Blvd, on the North end, North Ave.

North/South streets are (mostly) numbered streets: i.e. 3rd, Canyon, 5th, Main, 7th, 8th, etc.

East/West streets are named from A to Z: i.e. Hudson, Illinois, Jackson, Kansas, Lincoln, Michigan, etc.

Spearfish is a small town. It's difficult to get lost but keeping this in mind will help you find your way around if you're looking for a certain street.

By foot

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A paved walking path follows Spearfish Creek from one end of town to the other. The path leads you through five parks. Some city sidewalks on 3rd St. connect portions of the trail. The easiest entry point with public parking is from Spearfish City Park on the South end of Canyon St. The walking path crosses under the bridges on Jackson and Utah allowing safe and easy passage without waiting for signals on busy streets.

Nature

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Spearfish Falls

Perfect for rock climbing, hiking, fly fishing and more, Spearfish's beautiful forests and cascading waterfalls are naturally inviting.

Hikers, bikers, photographers and group travelers can discover inspiration amid the spruces and ponderosa pines. Inside the charm of the city, you'll find great conversation and keepsakes in our coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques. Take in a theater performance, splash around at the waterpark or hear the engines purr at the annual Black Hills Corvette Classic. In Spearfish, you can fill your sense and your scrapbook.

Visit the Spearfish Forest Service Office for more information on enjoying the outdoors

Events

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  • Wild West Hackin Fest, 115 W Hudson St. Late October. Annual cyber-security convention. (updated Dec 2018)
  • A'viands (in Black Hills State University). They have a Mongolian grill where you pick your meat, veggies, and sauces and they cook them to order; hamburgers, chicken breasts, and french fries are also available. The Bravo section has pastas and a wood oven for pizzas. There is a deli where you can order sandwiches and wraps and a salad bar. They also have a bakery that bakes fresh everyday, with soft serve ice cream. The dining facility is an all you can eat buffet. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner except on weekends, when just brunch and dinner are served. $6-8. 
  • Stadium Sports Grill, 744 N Main St, ☏ +1 605 642-9521. Offers a wide variety of quality food and beverages. Excellent atmosphere with fast and friendly service. Great lunch specials. $7-30. 
  • Latchstring Inn Restaurant, 10619 Roughlock Falls Rd (just 12 miles south of Spearfish in Savoy, Follow the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway through Spearfish Canyon), ☏ +1 605-584-3333. In the summer months, 360 degree views can be enjoyed from the deck and in the winter, you can enjoy your meal next to the fireplace. $6-25. 
  • Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, 83 W Hwy 14, ☏ +1 605 642-4765. You can start the meal off with complimentary chips and salsa and a delicious margarita. Great food. $7-13. 
  • Barbacoa's Burritos & Wraps, 305 W Jackson Blvd, ☏ +1 605 722-1774. Featuring local ingredients. Healthy alternative to any fast food restaurant. It boasts quick and friendly service so it is a great place to pick up a quick lunch before classes. $5-10. 
  • Pizza Ranch, 2625 E Colorado Blvd (Right off exit 14, south side of I-90), ☏ +1 605 642-4422. 11AM-9PM. Right off I-90, this branch of the Pizza Ranch franchise (owned by Ted and Jill Schilling of Spearfish) offers a buffet-style lunch and dinner. The buffet consists of various pizzas and a large salad bar, along with freshly breaded chicken, potatoes, and vegetables. The prices for the buffet are very reasonable, and kid eat free every Wednesday night. The environment is clean, with friendly staff and accommodation for very large groups. Lunch starting at $8.18 for adults, dinner starting at 9.65 for adults, children's prices vary by age. 
  • Golden Dragon Restaurant, 1850 North Ave, ☏ +1 605 642-2641. Great authentic Chinese food. Can pick up or eat in. Always friendly and quick service. 
  • Lucky's 13 Pub, 305 N 27th St (connected with the Holiday Inn, just off I-90), ☏ +1 605-642-1582. Starting at 6AM, regular menu served until 10PM, appetizers served until 11PM. Menu features breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Daily specials offer great prices for large portions. Menu includes sandwiches, burgers, steaks, homemade pastas and tater tots. Also serves a wide variety of drinks. Showcasing a full bar plus weekly drink items. $6.99-25. 
  • The Milestone Family Restaurant, 620 East Jackson Blvd, ☏ +1 605 642-4200. Comfortable 24-hour restaurant with a varied menu including brunch items, spaghetti, steak, ribs, etc. 
  • The Green Bean Coffeehouse, 304 N Main St, ☏ +1 605-653-2822. True coffeehouse ambiance with comfortable outdoor seating. The coffeehouse is a converted house which is very quaint with a nice outdoor deck. Diverse menu with a huge selection of wraps, panini and grilled sandwiches. Staff is friendly and charming. 

Drink

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There are many selections to choose from.

Sleep

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  • 1 Quality Inn, 51 2725 1st Ave (I-90 ex.14,N.1 blk.to the hotel.), ☏ +1 605 642-2337. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. great hotel located right off the interstate exit 14, good clean rooms, excellent front desk customer service and competitively priced. 
  • All Star Travelers Inn, 517 W Jackson Blvd, ☏ +1 605 642-5753. 
  • Bell's Motor Lodge, 230 Main St, ☏ +1 605 642-3812. Downtown Spearfish 
  • Sherwood Lodge, 231 W Jackson Blvd, ☏ +1 605 642-4688. 
  • Inn at Spearfish Creek, 925 N 3rd St, ☏ +1 605-680-1103. Right on Spearfish Creek and the awesome bike path that runs through all the beautiful parks. 
  • Travelodge, 2275 E. Colorado Blvd., ☏ +1 605 642-2350. This hotel offers free deluxe continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi Internet access, indoor heated pool and hot tub, pillow-top mattresses in all rooms, and free guest computer with Internet access. The Rodeway Inn offers several different room types to suit all different types of travelers. 
  • Super 8, 440 Heritage Dr., ☏ +1 605 642-4721. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Enjoy a swim in the heated pool! Start your day with a free continental breakfast. Super 8 provides free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Truck and RV parking is also included, Jacuzzi and family suites are available. Kids and pets stay free with an adult. 

Bed & Breakfast

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Camping

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Located in the City:

  • Spearfish City Campground
  • Chris' Campground
  • Mountain View Campground
  • Elkhorn Campground

Forest Service Campgrounds:

  • Hanna
  • Iron Creek
  • Timon
  • Rod & Gun

Connect

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The Spearfish Visitor Information Center is a great place to start your trip to Spearfish. You can find information on everything Spearfish - sites to see, things to do, where to stay and where to eat - at the Visitor Information Center. They also have information on the Black Hills area. The Visitor Information Center is located at 603 N Main Street (on the corner of Main and Hudson) in downtown Spearfish.

The Spearfish United States Postal Code is 57783

Go next

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20 minutes east of Spearfish on I-90 is Sturgis, famous for its annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Scenic Driving

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Highway (Alt) 14 runs through Spearfish Canyon and intersects with Hwy 85 at Cheyenne Crossing. Take 85 East to Lead/Deadwood, West to Newcastle, Wyoming.

Routes through Spearfish
Gillette ← Moorcroft ←  W  E  → Sturgis → Rapid City
Belfield ← Belle Fourche ←  N  S  → Deadwood → Cheyenne


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