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Location, Location, Location

Black Hills State University is located in beautiful Spearfish, SD, the hub of the Northern Black Hills with a population of over 12,500. Located on I-90, 10 minutes from the Wyoming border, Spearfish is only 46 miles from Rapid City, 65 miles from Mount Rushmore National Memorial and is an hour drive from Devils Tower and the Badlands of South Dakota.

Spearfish Canyon, one of the oldest and most scenic canyons in the west, is a local favorite for hiking, biking, and sightseeing.

As the second largest city in Western South Dakota, Spearfish offers a wide variety of restaurants, hotels, specialty stores, historic landmarks, movie theaters, and other entertainment outlets. Students can enjoy the beauty of the Black Hills while skiing, mountain biking, fishing, rock climbing, and hiking.

Benefits of Living in The Black Hills

2 Ski Areas
Hike 3.5 Miles From Sylvan Lake To Black Elk Peak
Horseback Riding
682 Campsites
Endless Amounts of Adventure
Kayak, Canoe, and Paddleboard on the 18 Lakes, and 500+ Miles of Rivers & Streams
Adventure Through Badlands National Park
Visit Crazy Horse National Memorial
Visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial
8 Peaks over 7,000 Feet
Local Attractions
Explore Adventure Parks
Explore Custer State Park
450 Miles of Hiking & Biking Trails
2,000+ Rock & Ice Climbing Routes