Deadwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Deadwood

With a population of 1,258, Deadwood is a must-see destination in South Dakota, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Deadwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Deadwood

Deadwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Deadwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Deadwood in July, when the average temperature is 68 °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 14 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °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 Deadwood, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to Deadwood

Plane

Although Deadwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP), which is located 65 km from Deadwood. Rapid City is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Emirates, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Deadwood departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 50m.

Plane

Although Deadwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rapid City (RAP), which is located 65 km from Deadwood. Rapid City is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Emirates, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Deadwood departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 50m.

Airports near Deadwood

Airlines serving Deadwood

KLM
Good (843 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,977 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (141 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,771 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (493 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (314 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Deadwood

Average rates range from around $194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $329 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Deadwood

Most booked hotels in Deadwood

Town Hall Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 253 reviews)
$113+
Whitetail Creek Resort
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 168 reviews)
$94+
The Lodge at Deadwood
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 800 reviews)
$151+
Four Points by Sheraton Deadwood
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 667 reviews)
$138+
Hampton Inn Deadwood at Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort, SD
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 659 reviews)
$158+
Tru by Hilton Deadwood, SD
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 873 reviews)
$127+

Renting a car in Deadwood

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Deadwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Deadwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.