The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is a Native American tribe that calls Rosebud, South Dakota home. Rosebud lies within a sprawling reservation that shares the city’s name. However, in the original language, the area actually goes by “Sicangua Lakota Oyate,” which means “Burnt Thigh People.” The Burnt Thigh People roamed the South Dakota plains for centuries, living and hunting. That tribe continues to live in the same land today, on the Rosebud reservation. Travelers to Rosebud will find plenty to explore on and around the reservation and can find lodging in nearby cities.
Stunning canyon views, rolling hills, graceful forests, rodeos and friendly communities fill and surround Rosebud, South Dakota. While visitors can’t lodge in Rosebud itself, hotels are located in cities within a few minutes or a little farther away near the state border. Guests may enjoy fishing, boating, bike riding and swimming at Beads Lake, the Rosebud Dam or the Little White River. Camping is possible at Ghost Hawk Lake. Hiking awaits on the Eagle Trail and Fire Trail at Chases Woman’s Lake.
Located 12 miles northeast of Rosebud, Mission offers two lodging options for travelers to the Rosebud area. The Antelope Country Inn and Quality Inn Rosebud Casino are both available. The Quality Inn has the added benefit of being located directly next to the Rosebud Casino and offers two on-site restaurants, the Rosebud Room and Rosebud Deli, to serve guests.
Situated 28 miles north of Rosebud, White River is a small town that’s large enough to offer one hotel: the Thoroughbred Lodge Hotel. The hotel is close to area attractions like the Buechel Memorial Lakota Museum and Crazy Horse Canyon. With a population of less than 600 people, White River is a close-knit community that enjoys access to plentiful pheasant, deer and wild turkey hunting. Camping, photography and bird-watching are other activities that visitors to the Rosebud and White River areas will enjoy.
Located in northern Nebraska, 40 miles south of Rosebud, just past the state line Valentine is a larger city that offers multiple hotel options. Seated near the Niobrara River, Valentine is a popular destination for tubing, hiking, bird-watching, hunting and camping. Travelers to Rosebud may choose from a range of lodging options in Valentine including the Dunes Lodge and Suites, Valentine Motel RV Park, Motel Raine, Fountain Inn Motel and chains like the Comfort Inn and Super 8. The Trade Winds Lodge offers affordable rates, free hot breakfasts and easy access to the Sandhills region, Valentine National Wildlife Refuge and Merritt Reservoir State Park.
