Spend an extended Valentine’s Weekend with the one you love in Custer State Park at a time when it is peaceful, full of wildlife, and offering lesser-known unique experiences. For 2026, enjoy an intimate dinner in the historic White House Dining Room, opened exclusively for Valentine's Day. Dress extra warm & cuddle up for a winter Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour on your own time, where you can bring your own thermos and blankets are provided. Take a hike at your leisure down Needles Highway--closed to vehicles during the winter months, and open to foot traffic only. On Saturday, don't miss the Lover's Leap Guided Hike, starting at the trailhead on the State Game Lodge grounds. Finally, relax back at Creekside Lodge with the fireplace in the lobby, where all stays of 2-nights or more get a complimentary bottle of wine & personal charcuterie board. With continental breakfast the next morning included, take your time...checkout has been extended tonoon for the holiday weekend.
Take an unforgettable safari through the park in search of pronghorns, elk, and the noble buffalo.
A stay at Creekside Lodge offers the intimacy of a boutique lodge along Grace Coolidge Creek matched with updated & modernized renovations. The spacious Jr. Suites offer 400 square feet, sitting areas, split baths, and sleeper sofas to keep everyone comfortable. The Wildlife Loop is accessed in under 1 mile, and the lodge is situated right along US 16 Scenic (Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway).
Stay 2+ nights or more and also receive a complimentary bottle of wine & charcuterie board for two. Applies to check-ins on February 11, 12, 13 or 14, 2026.
Promotion applies to Creekside Lodge Rooms that are booked direct in the same room type, for consecutive nights, over the indicated stay dates. For call-in reservations: promotion must be mentioned at the time of booking. For online reservations: Special Rate "Stay 2 Nights & Save" will show for applicable dates when searched. No promo code required. This promotional rate option must show and be selected at the time of booking for discount to apply. For help securing a discounted rate before making your reservation, please contact our local reservations office at 888-875-0001.
"Service was top-notch, great location and meals at the Lodge are close by!"
– Tiffany
Popular Amenities at Creekside Lodge
Family Suites - Spacious rooms with sleeper sofas. Most rooms sleep up to 6 guests.
Location and Conveniences- Refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot in each room. Peaceful location in the valley of the State Game Lodge, just 1 mile or less from the Wildlife Loop and Iron Mountain Road.
Free Wi-Fi - The strongest signal is available in the lobby.
Upgrades - Private balconies & patios along Grace Coolidge Creek available for booking.
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