Vanocker Road heading south from Sturgis.
Alpine Inn in Hill City for a wonderful filet mignon, and a very frugal price.
We've stayed at Mystery Mountain just sw of Rapid City. Camping in the woods, cabins, RV or tent sites. Reasonable for the area and season. Good locale for bebopping around the Hills.
Have fun.
One note. Try to avoid getting much latter in July as the Hills will come alive with the sounds of a couple hundred thousand cruisers.
I always liked heading there just after Labor Day. Much better pricing for lodging/camping, the weather is a bit cooler, and the crowds are gone.
I'm planning on the VBR as well. Sure would like to get a date. I've heard the venue is changing due to Spirit Mountain jacking their prices way up.
