Mark from Saint Louis, MO 63144 on 9/22/2026 8:39:05 AM:
Hi Rick,
I can't say it's the best and/or safest place, but RIGHT NEXT TO the Mickelson Trailhead sign in Deadwood near 103 Charles St. you'll find a large parking lot. I parked my SUV there for 4 days in 2023. At least at that time, there was no charge to park there. I left my SUV and my attached Kuat bike rack there and had no problems. I think the lot is patrolled by the Deadwood Police department, but I'm not sure how often.
There are also 219 free parking spaces at the Deadwood Welcome Center at 501 Main Street. Although they probably fill up fast in the summer.
Here's a good link to all the available FREE and PAY parking locations in Deadwood.
https://www.cityofdeadwood.com/parking-transportation/page/city-parking-
Good luck.