Kadoka, South Dakota

Settle into the open road

Step off the highway and into comfort. Full RV hookups, cozy motel rooms, and a front-row seat to the Badlands — your journey deserves a proper rest stop.

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Accommodations

Rooms built for travelers who know the value of a good night's rest

Whether you're passing through on Route 14 or settling in to explore the Badlands, our rooms offer the clean, quiet comfort you need to recharge.

Standard Room

Cozy quarters with all the basics — a comfortable bed, fresh linens, and a private bath. Perfect for solo travelers or couples.

Free Parking Private Bath WiFi

Double Room

Extra space for the whole crew. Spacious layout with room to spread out, ideal for families or road-trip groups.

More Space Private Bath WiFi

Scenic View Room

Wake up to the South Dakota sky. These rooms face outward toward the open landscape — your morning coffee tastes better here.

Outdoor View Private Bath WiFi

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Full Hookups Available

RV Park

Pull in, plug in, and stay a while

Our RV park sits right off SD-248 with easy highway access and room to breathe. Full hookups — water, electric, and sewer — are available so you can settle in without a second thought.

Full Hookups

Water, 30/50 amp electric, and sewer connections for all RV sizes

Easy Highway Access

Direct access from SD-248 — no tight turns or long pulls to get to your site

Spacious Sites

Generously spaced pads with room to set up your outdoor space

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Explore the Area

Your basecamp for the Black Hills

Kadoka sits at the crossroads of some of South Dakota's most remarkable landscapes. From ancient seafloor to towering monuments, the Badlands have stories written in stone.

Badlands National Park

Just minutes away — dramatic buttes, primeval forests, and bison roaming free. One of America's most striking landscapes.

Crazy Horse Memorial

An ongoing monument carved into the Black Hills — a powerful tribute to Native American heritage and the largest sculpture of its kind.

Jade Fossil Museum

Right here in Kadoka — an extraordinary collection of 230-million-year-old fossils and rare jade specimens from around the world.

Norris Ranch Museum

Step back into frontier life at this living history museum, showcasing the rugged lifestyle of early South Dakota settlers.

Mount Rushmore

About an hour south — the iconic monument to four U.S. presidents, carved into the granite face of the Black Hills.

Sylvan Lake

Nestled among the pines in the Heart Mountain area — a serene alpine lake perfect for kayaking, fishing, or simply unwinding.

Why Ponderosa

The kind of place that makes travelers stop

We're not a chain. We're a family-run stop on the highway where you're treated like a neighbor, not a reservation number. That's the Ponderosa way.

Always Available

Day or night — we're here when you need us

Safe & Quiet

Peaceful nights under the prairie sky

Prime Location

Right off SD-248, close to everything

Family Owned

Personal care, genuine hospitality

Ready to Stay?

The road brought you here — make yourself at home

Whether it's one night or a week, Ponderosa gives you the space, comfort, and quiet you deserve. Call us today to reserve your room or RV site.

(605) 837-2362 Get Directions

We're right off the highway

Find us easily on SD-248 in the heart of Kadoka. Call us anytime — we're always happy to help with directions, availability, or questions.

Address

515 SD-248
Kadoka, SD 57543

Phone

(605) 837-2362

Office Hours

Open 24 hours
Check-in any time