Keystone travel guide

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You're Going to Love Keystone

With a population of 343, Keystone is a must-see destination in South Dakota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Keystone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Keystone

Keystone in January
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Keystone in January
Estimated hotel price
$68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Keystone in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Keystone, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Keystone

Plane

Although Keystone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP), which is located 20 miles from Keystone. Rapid City is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Keystone departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 55m.

Plane

Although Keystone doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP), which is located 20 miles from Keystone. Rapid City is the most popular, with regular flights from Aeromexico, Delta, Korean Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Keystone departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 55m.

Airports near Keystone

Airlines serving Keystone

KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,837 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,036 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,331 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (536 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (866 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Good (29 reviews)
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Where to stay in Keystone

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include K Bar S Lodge Ascend Hotel Collection and Keystone Boardwalk Inn and Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Keystone

Most booked hotels in Keystone

Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1635 reviews)
$96+
Rockerville Lodge & Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1281 reviews)
$63+
Ramada by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt Rushmore
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1064 reviews)
$96+
Baymont by Wyndham Keystone Near Mt. Rushmore
2 stars
Good (7, 1639 reviews)
$96+
The Brookside Motel / Mt. Rushmore
2 stars
Good (6.7, 186 reviews)
$166+

Renting a car in Keystone

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Keystone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Keystone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.