Hill City, South Dakota

Real Food.
Real Drinks.
Real Black Hills.

Tucked along the Black Hills highway, Turtle Town is your stop for hearty meals, cold drinks, and genuine hospitality — right where the road meets the mountains.

12620 SD Hwy 244, Hill City
Open Daily
Warm interior of Turtle Town café with rustic wooden accents and cozy lighting
Hearty plated meal served at Turtle Town
KOA Affiliate
Scenic Black Hills forest road near Hill City

Our Story

A Highway Stop
That Stays With You

Turtle Town sits on South Dakota Highway 244, just minutes from Mount Rushmore and the heart of the Black Hills. We opened with a simple idea: travelers deserve a place that feels like home, not just a pit stop.

Whether you're arriving from the interstate, camping at the KOA, or exploring the hills on a weekend ride, Turtle Town is your base camp. Good food, cold drinks, and people who remember your name — that's the standard.

2018 Est. Year
KOA Affiliated
244 SD Highway

The Vibe

Where the Trail
Meets the Table

Rustic wood, warm light, and the kind of noise that comes from a room full of good conversation. Turtle Town isn't fancy — it's honest. A place where hikers, campers, road trippers, and locals all pull up the same chair.

  • Full bar with rotating local drafts
  • Indoor seating & covered patio
  • KOA campground on-site
  • Minutes from Mount Rushmore & Custer State Park
  • Family-friendly, dog-friendly patio
Rustic bar counter at Turtle Town with wood paneling Outdoor patio seating surrounded by Black Hills pines
KOA campground setting near Turtle Town Fresh cup of coffee on the Turtle Town counter

Find Us

Right Off the
Black Hills Highway

We're located on SD Highway 244 in Hill City, just a short drive from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and the KOA campground. Pull in, park, and stay a while.

Address 12620 SD Highway 244, Hill City, SD 57745-8902

Get in Touch

We'd Love
to Hear From You

Planning a group visit, have a catering question, or just want to say hi? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you.

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