EVENTS
BLACK HILLS EVENTS
Check out the Black Hills and Badlands website for up-to-date events all throughout the Black Hills and Badlands areas!
KIDS FISHING TOURNAMENT at HIDDEN LAKE
Join us for a day filled with fishing fun where young anglers can showcase their skills! Prizes, laughter, and plenty of memories await at this event while helping raise funds for a great local program.
We are excited to provide this fundraiser to benefit the local organization Casting Vets. Casting Vets is a great program here in Hot Springs with a vision to help all veterans to recover one cast at a time by taking veterans out fishing at different lakes in the Black Hills.
You don’t have to be good at fishing to participate. We will have representatives from Casting Vets on hand to help!
DETAILS:
June 6, 2026 from 10am to 1 pm
All fishing is CATCH AND RELEASE only
Open to anyone 16 year of age and younger with 3 different age group categories with prizes!
$10 entry fee per participant, with all funds donated to Casting Vets
Fish fry provided to all participants and their families.
Casting Vets representatives will be on hand to help
Popular Events Near Hidden Lake
Mainstreet arts and crafts festival
June 26, 2026 to June 28, 2026
Each June, downtown Hot Springs comes alive with creativity during the annual Main Street Arts & Crafts Festival. Since 1976, this beloved event has been showcasing work from local and regional artisans, hand-made crafts, food vendors, live music, and family-friendly entertainment.
Held at Centennial Park, this three-day festival on the last full weekend in June draws visitors from throughout the region. Whether you’re hunting for unique treasures, enjoying live performances, or spending time with the kids in the special “Kids Zone,” it’s one of the highlights of summer in Hot Springs.
Just minutes from Hidden Lake Campground & Resort, this is the perfect reason to plan ahead and reserve your stay early. Spots fill fast during this festival weekend!
Fall River Balloon Festival – NEW NAME AND DATES – FALL RIVER FLIGHT FESTIVAL
August 28, 2026 to August 30, 2026
Each summer, the skies over Hot Springs come alive with color during the annual Fall River Balloon Festival. Just minutes from Hidden Lake Campground & Resort, this family-friendly event features hot air balloon launches at sunrise, live music, food vendors, craft booths, and activities for all ages. Watching dozens of balloons lift off against the backdrop of the southern Black Hills is truly a breathtaking sight.
Whether you join in for an early morning launch, a balloon glow in the evening, or the festivities throughout town, the Fall River Balloon Festival is an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages. Hidden Lake is the perfect home base—enjoy the quiet beauty of the resort while being close to all the excitement.
Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup
September 24, 2026 to September 27, 2026
Every fall, visitors from around the country gather in the Black Hills to witness one of South Dakota’s most iconic events—the annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. Cowboys and cowgirls on horseback drive nearly 1,300 bison across the rolling prairies, creating an unforgettable display of Old West tradition and wildlife management.
The Buffalo Roundup isn’t just a spectacular sight—it’s also a vital part of maintaining the health of the park’s herd. Guests can enjoy live music, arts and crafts vendors, and a festival atmosphere that makes this a truly unique experience.
Located just a short drive from Hidden Lake Campground & Resort, the Buffalo Roundup is the perfect day trip for our guests. After a morning of thundering hooves and breathtaking scenery, return to the peaceful beauty of Hidden Lake to relax and unwind.
Popular Camping Holidays
Celebrate the best of summer at Hidden Lake Campground & Resort during the most popular camping weekends of the year—Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day. These holidays are the perfect time to gather with family and friends, enjoy the great outdoors, and make lasting memories in the beautiful Black Hills.
From campfires by the lake to exploring nearby attractions, there’s no shortage of fun. Our guests especially love spending these weekends with us, which means campsites and cabins book up quickly.
Plan ahead and reserve your spot early—holiday weekends fill fast, and you won’t want to miss out on the chance to experience Hidden Lake during the best times of the season!
Memorial Day – May 22 to May 24, 2026
4th of July – July 2 to July 5, 2026
Labor Day – September 4 to September 6, 2026
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