Overview
Spearfish is in the Black Hills of South Dakota. 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.
3 sights · 6 things to do · 9 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Spearfish
D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery
The hatchery is located just south of the City Park on Canyon St. It also has a museum in the 1889 Hatchery Building, focused on the history of hatcheries and fish culture across the US.
Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway
The mouth of Spearfish Canyon is on Colorado Blvd. next to the golf course.
Western Heritage Center
Spearfish Canyon Golf Club
Spearfish City Park
Snowmobiling
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 8°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Devils Tower National Monument)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RAP Rapid City Regional Airport, Rapid City — 50 mi away. Directions
- GCC Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport, Gillette — 84 mi away. Directions
Interstate 90 (I-90) runs East/West through Spearfish, Exits 8, 10, 12, 14, 17
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $7 per person at listed restaurants.
Options are grouped as Bed & Breakfast, Camping in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery, Spearfish City Park, Northern Hills Forest Service Office
- Lunch Stadium Sports Grill
- Afternoon Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, Black Hills Corvette Classic
- Dinner Latchstring Inn Restaurant
- Evening Sawyer Brewing Co.
Day 2
- Morning Western Heritage Center, Spearfish Canyon Golf Club
- Lunch Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
- Afternoon Snowmobiling, Wild West Hackin Fest
- Dinner Barbacoa's Burritos & Wraps
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
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Understand
Get in
Interstate 90 (I-90) runs East/West through Spearfish, Exits 8, 10, 12, 14, 17
US 85 (on the CanAm highway) comes in from Belle Fourche to the north and continues south to Deadwood/Lead.
Get around
By car
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
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.
See
Do
- Take in a theater performance
- Splash around at the waterpark
Nature
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.
The expansive Black Hills National Forest starts just south of Spearfish.
- Hiking and Biking trails are just outside of Spearfish. Maps are provided by the Forest Service
Events
Eat
Eat Stadium Sports Grill
Offers a wide variety of quality food and beverages. Excellent atmosphere with fast and friendly service. Great lunch specials.
Eat Latchstring Inn Restaurant
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.
Eat Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
You can start the meal off with complimentary chips and salsa and a delicious margarita. Great food.
Eat Barbacoa's Burritos & Wraps
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.
Eat Pizza Ranch
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.
Eat Golden Dragon Restaurant
Great authentic Chinese food. Can pick up or eat in. Always friendly and quick service.
Eat Lucky's 13 Pub
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.
Eat The Milestone Family Restaurant
Comfortable 24-hour restaurant with a varied menu including brunch items, spaghetti, steak, ribs, etc.
Eat The Green Bean Coffeehouse
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
There are many selections to choose from.
Sleep
Stay Travelodge
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.
Stay Super 8
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
Stay Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast
Camping
- Spearfish City Campground
- Chris' Campground
- Mountain View Campground
- Elkhorn Campground
There's plenty more campgrounds in nearby Black Hills National Forest.
Go next
20 minutes east of Spearfish on I-90 is Sturgis, famous for its annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
Scenic Driving
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.
Nearby
Lead
City / town · 3 listings · 10 mi away
Deadwood
City / town · 63 listings · 11 mi away
Belle Fourche
City / town · 11 listings · 12 mi away
Sturgis
City / town · 23 listings · 17 mi away
Aladdin
City / town · 5 listings · 19 mi away
Bear Butte State Park
Park · 1 listings · 21 mi away
Black Hills National Forest
Park · 9 listings · 39 mi away
Hill City
City / town · 7 listings · 41 mi away
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