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If you’re having trouble locating a motel in Box Elder, let us help you find a motel or similar property from more than 663 lodging options in the area. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.

Motel properties often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as convenient lodging for the weary traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.

Some outdoorsy places nearby include Black Hills Caverns, Dinosaur Park, and Petrified Forest of the Black Hills. Attractions the whole family can enjoy include South Dakota Air and Space Museum and Bethlehem Cave Wild Adventure Park. While you’re checking out the area, consider visiting Ellsworth Air Force Base, Watiki Water Park, and Rushmore Mall.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Box Elder to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 29°F. The snowiest months in Box Elder are April, March, February, and December, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Box Elder to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), which is located 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from the heart of the city. If you’d like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.