Positioned at the mouth of Spearfish Canyon, Spearfish is just steps away from limestone canyons, flowing waterfalls and pristine beauty. Enjoy hiking, biking or scenic driving along the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway. In the wintertime, enjoy snowmobiling and cross country skiing with trailheads only five miles from town and downhill skiing 30 minutes away.

Things to Do in Spearfish

You pick the adventure and Spearfish has it. Fly fishing, camping, hiking, bike riding and rock climbing are popular in Spearfish and nearby Spearfish Canyon. Or, if you just want to relax, visit the High Plains Heritage Center and enjoy a leisurely drive along the Spearfish Canyon National Scenic Byway, a 22-mile road trip with stunning views.

Spearfish boasts two 18-hole championship golf courses, the Spearfish Canyon Country Club and the Elkhorn Ridge Golf Course with a new back nine and RV resort & lodging. In town, you’ll find unique shops, restaurants and local breweries like Crow Peak Brewery.

Spearfish is home to hotels and lodging options, vacation rentals and cabins, quaint bed and breakfasts and unique accommodations like Spearfish Canyon Lodge. Spearfish hotels are perfect if you’re looking for beautiful scenery and serenity or easy access to hiking and biking in the Black Hills.

A Black Hills vacation is central to hundreds of scenic monuments, parks, restaurants and attractions. Browse Black Hills maps to find lodging and things to do near Spearfish.