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Downtown Spearfish, SD, SD

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Trip Routes

4

Longest Drive

467.6 mi

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Quickest Drive

29m

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Spearfish, SD by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

12,551

Median Income

$59,731

Median Home Value

$309,200

Median Age

37.2

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Spearfish, SD at a Glance

Founded

1876

Elevation

3,648 ft

Area

16 mi²

City data from Wikidata (Q568764), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Spearfish, SD

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.

1 Spearfish Visitor Center (Visit Spearfish), 603 N Main St (downtown, on the corner of Main and Hudson). A great place to start your trip to Spearfish. You can find information on everything Spearfish - sites to see, things to do, where to stay and where to eat. They also have information on the Black Hills area. (updated Jul 2025)

Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway. The mouth of Spearfish Canyon is on Colorado Blvd. next to the golf course. 1 D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery, ☏ +1 605-642-7730. 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. 2 Western Heritage Center, 825 Heritage Dr, ☏ +1-605-642-9378, [email protected]. $10.

Take in a theater performance Splash around at the waterpark 1 Spearfish Canyon Golf Club, 120 Spearfish Canyon Rd, ☏ +1 605-717-4653, [email protected]. 2 Spearfish City Park, Canyon St. 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. Snowmobiling. Fishing (License required). The expansive Black Hills National Forest starts just south of Spearfish. 3 Northern Hills Forest Service Office, 2014 N. Main St. Visit for more information on enjoying the outdoors. (updated Jul 2025) Hiking and Biking trails are just outside of Spearfish. Maps are provided by the Forest Service Black Hills Corvette Classic. July. Hear the engines purr. (updated Jul 2025) Wild West Hackin Fest, 115 W Hudson St. Late October. Annual cyber-security convention. (updated Dec 2018)

Stadium Sports Grill, 744 N Main St, ☏ +1 605 642-9521. Offers a wide variety of quality food and beverages. Excellent atmosphere with fast and friendly service. Great lunch specials. $7-30. Latchstring Inn Restaurant, 10619 Roughlock Falls Rd (just 12 miles south of Spearfish in Savoy, Follow the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway through Spearfish Canyon), ☏ +1 605-584-3333. 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. $6-25. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant, 83 W Hwy 14, ☏ +1 605 642-4765. You can start the meal off with complimentary chips and salsa and a delicious margarita. Great food. $7-13. Barbacoa's Burritos & Wraps, 305 W Jackson Blvd, ☏ +1 605 722-1774. 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. $5-10. Pizza Ranch, 2625 E Colorado Blvd (Right off exit 14, south side of I-90), ☏ +1 605 642-4422. 11AM-9PM. 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.

There are many selections to choose from. Sawyer Brewing Co., 2537 Yukon Pl, ☏ +1 605-569-2676, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2021)

1 Quality Inn, 51 2725 1st Ave (I-90 ex.14,N.1 blk.to the hotel.), ☏ +1 605 642-2337. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. great hotel located right off the interstate exit 14, good clean rooms, excellent front desk customer service and competitively priced. Inn at Spearfish Creek, 925 N 3rd St, ☏ +1 605-680-1103. Right on Spearfish Creek and the awesome bike path that runs through all the beautiful parks. Travelodge, 2275 E. Colorado Blvd., ☏ +1 605 642-2350. 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. Super 8, 440 Heritage Dr., ☏ +1 605 642-4721. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 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. Secret Garden Bed & Breakfast, 938 N Ames Ave, ☏ +1 605 642-4859. Spearfish City Campground Chris' Campground Mountain View Campground Elkhorn Campground There's plenty more campgrounds in nearby Black Hills National Forest.

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.

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. 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.

Travel tips adapted from Spearfish on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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