home Plan Your Deadwood Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Wild West casino town with Black Hills golf and zero pretension
Deadwood is the ultimate TDF sleeper — a historic Wild West gambling town in the Black Hills with surprisingly solid golf, casino nightlife that runs til 2am, and a price point that makes the whole trip absurdly affordable. We tested it in 2025 and the boys couldn't stop talking about it. ATVs, casinos, steaks, and golf for half the price of Colorado.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Deadwood — curated for groups.
4 coursesSummer, Fall RAP (55 min drive)<10k population
Courses Where to Stay lodge Sleeps 10-16
$400-$1200/night
Deadwood Gulch / Upper Main Street
hot tub game room full kitchen fire pit deck mountain views
cabin Sleeps 8-14
$250-$800/night
Lead / Terry Peak area
hot tub fire pit full kitchen deck forest setting
Dining
Deadwood Legends Steakhouse $$$ steakhouse Prime steaks in the Franklin Hotel; old-school steakhouse with big group capacity and a historic setting
4.4 stars
Mustang Sally's $$ bbq Solid BBQ and big portions in a fun saloon atmosphere; great for groups that want meat and beer
4.3 stars
The Deadwood Social Club $$$ italian Upscale Italian above the historic Saloon #10; surprisingly excellent pasta and wine in the Wild West
4.5 stars
Cheyenne Crossing $$ casual Legendary Black Hills stop for Indian tacos, burgers, and pie in Spearfish Canyon; worth the drive
4.6 stars Nightlife
Saloon #10 Late Night saloon Where Wild Bill Hickok was shot; sawdust floors, live reenactments, and the most famous bar in the Dakotas
Mustang Sally's Bar Late Night dive Rowdy dive bar with live music, cheap drinks, and a packed dance floor on weekends
Cadillac Jack's Casino & Bar Late Night casino bar The biggest casino in Deadwood with slots, table games, and a sports bar; easy to lose a whole night here
Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort Bar Late Night casino bar Casino bar with sports betting, cocktails, and a more upscale vibe than the Main Street dives
Activities Black Hills ATV Tours atv half day $75-$150/pp
Rip through the Black Hills on ATVs with canyon views and old mining trails; the boys' favorite activity from the 2025 trip
Casino Crawl on Main Street casino 2-3 hours $0-$100/pp
Walk Main Street and hit 20+ casinos; low-stakes blackjack, poker, and slots everywhere
Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse Tour hiking half day $10-$30/pp
Both monuments are within 30-45 min; combine for a half-day of Black Hills sightseeing
Mickelson Trail Mountain Biking mountain biking half day $30-$60/pp
109-mile converted railroad trail through tunnels and trestles; rent bikes and ride the best sections
Broken Boot Gold Mine Tour hiking 1-2 hours $10-$15/pp
Quick underground mine tour in Deadwood; fun history and a chance to pan for gold
