Quick guide
A quiet Devils Tower base, with options for courts, hitting partners, lessons, and racquet services in the surrounding region.
Find a full size court
Head to Spearfish, South Dakota, about 53 miles by road. Spearfish High School has six outdoor courts, and Spearfish Middle School has three. The Spearfish Tennis Association (playtennis.usta.com) documents the counts and public play at the middle school.
Find a hitting partner
Email Spearfish Tennis Association with your dates, level, and preferred match or rally. Its USTA page (playtennis.usta.com) lists Monday and Friday open play, 8–11 a.m. Confirm the current location and schedule.
Book a lesson or stringing
Contact Spearfish coach and stringer Doug Stevens at dakotahillstennis@yahoo.com or 605-722-3349 (voice calls only). See his published services (playtennis.usta.com).
Keep an indoor fallback
The Campbell County Recreation Center (campbellcountywy.gov) in Gillette lists five indoor tennis courts. Call 307-682-8527 about visitor access, court time, and fees.
Before you pack for a Hulett match: No currently playable full size tennis court, club, or coach could be verified in town. A December 2024 report (wyopio.com) described conversion of the former school tennis court to pickleball; an August 2026 report (wyopio.com) described six completed pickleball courts. Check with the Town of Hulett (townofhulettwy.com) at 307-467-5771 before planning tennis there.
FAQ
How can a Hulett resident find a similar level hitting partner?
Start with the Spearfish Tennis Association (playtennis.usta.com). Share your NTRP level or a short description of your game, availability, and willingness to travel. Its listed Monday or Friday open play is a way to meet regular players. The USTA Flex app (usta.com) has a player finder, though activity around Hulett or Spearfish has not been verified.
What is a visitor’s best way to arrange a hit?
Contact the Spearfish association before your trip with two or three possible time windows. Ask for a 30-minute rally or a singles set at your level. If you will be there Monday or Friday morning, ask whether open play is running and where to meet. No Hulett tennis matchmaking group could be verified.
Where can I get court time during a seven-day visit?
Try Spearfish High School’s six outdoor courts at 1725 N. Main Street (spearfish.k12.sd.us), with Spearfish Middle School’s three courts at 1600 N. Canyon Street (spearfish.k12.sd.us) as a backup. School activities and tournaments can take priority. The City of Spearfish (spearfish.gov) jointly manages the facilities; call recreation staff at 605-722-1430 about access, reservations, and fees. For indoor play, call the Gillette recreation center before making the longer drive. No nearby private club offering a seven-day tennis pass could be verified.
How do I book a private or group lesson?
Arrange individual, two-person, or group instruction directly with Doug Stevens (playtennis.usta.com). For a child, check the association’s program listings (playtennis.usta.com), which name Susie Mondloch for summer junior lessons. Confirm current dates, the lesson location, and whether court costs are included.
How should NTRP 2.0–4.0 players find suitable matches?
Tell the organizer your approximate rating and whether you want a beginner rally, social doubles, a practice set, or competitive singles. At 2.0, ask for a patient practice partner or lesson. At 2.5–4.0, request players within roughly half a rating level. Use USTA rating guidance (usta.com) if you are unsure of your level. USTA Flex may help, but local availability is unverified.
Why visit Hulett with a racquet?
Hulett is a quiet base for a tennis and Black Hills trip. The Devils Tower National Monument entrance (nps.gov) is nine miles south of town. Spearfish offers nine documented outdoor tennis courts and an active association, giving visitors a practical place to find a match alongside sightseeing. Playing tennis requires a drive from Hulett.
For a casual get-together, coordinate players through the Spearfish association, check school-court access with the city, and include the intended skill range and format in your invitation.
Courts
In Hulett
Former school tennis court / recreation area: A local construction report (wyopio.com) says the former school tennis court was transferred to the town for pickleball conversion. Current reporting (wyopio.com) describes six pickleball courts, plus windscreens, restrooms, a covered pavilion, and a splash pad. Those are pickleball facilities, not six tennis courts. Available sources do not establish a current regulation tennis surface, tennis net, lighting policy, tennis fee, or tennis reservation system there.
Full size courts nearby
| Facility | Courts and surface | Access and reservations |
|---|---|---|
| Spearfish High School (spearfish.gov) 1725 N. Main St., Spearfish, SD |
Six outdoor hard-surface courts. The tennis association (playtennis.usta.com) reports resurfacing in 2023–24. | City and school managed. Public hours, lighting, fees, and advance reservations were not confirmed in official sources. Call Spearfish Recreation at 605-722-1430, especially during school tennis season. |
| Spearfish Middle School (spearfish.gov) 1600 N. Canyon St., Spearfish, SD |
Three outdoor hard-surface courts with additional junior lines, documented by the association (playtennis.usta.com). | The association describes these as an option for public play when high school matches occupy the other courts. Confirm current hours, lights, fees, and reservation rules with the city. |
| Campbell County Recreation Center (campbellcountywy.gov) 250 Shoshone Ave., Gillette, WY |
Five indoor tennis courts in the field house. The official facility page does not specify the surface. | Call 307-682-8527 for visitor eligibility, available tennis time, booking, and charges. Facility opening hours do not guarantee open courts. |
| Bicentennial Park (campbellcountywy.gov) 300 W. Warlow Dr., Gillette, WY |
Outdoor tennis courts listed by the county; an official court count and surface specification were not found. | Ask Parks and Recreation at 307-682-8527 about court use. The county’s published park reservation policy concerns shelters and the WPA building, so its shelter fee should not be treated as a tennis-court fee. |
The Spearfish Tennis Association (playtennis.usta.com) says older tennis courts at Spearfish City Park became pickleball courts. Choose the high or middle school for tennis.
Community
Players and organizers
The Spearfish Tennis Association (playtennis.usta.com) is the clearest nearby tennis contact. Its posted Monday and Friday open play, 8–11 a.m., welcomes adults and high school players. Confirm the venue and schedule before driving from Hulett.
spearfishtennis@gmail.com For independent matching, search nearby locations in USTA Flex (usta.com).
Leagues and events
The association posts clinics, social play, and the Spearfish SLAM Junior Open (playtennis.usta.com). Its older social-league page says that league has finished, so check current listings for adult opportunities. USTA program search (playerapp.usta.com) can help locate dated tournaments and league openings across the wider region. No Hulett-specific tennis league or notable Hulett tennis player could be verified.
Lessons & coaching
Doug Stevens’s association listing (playtennis.usta.com) offers Spearfish-area private and group instruction. Posted prices are $60 per hour for an individual lesson, $35 per hour for a two-player lesson, and $20 per hour for a group of three or more. Confirm whether the multi-player prices are per person and whether court fees apply.
dakotahillstennis@yahoo.com 605-722-3349 · voice only
For juniors, the association homepage (playtennis.usta.com) identifies Susie Mondloch for summer lessons. A past listing (playtennis.usta.com) provides smondloch@gmail.com and 605-639-9843, but its displayed sessions are from 2024; request current dates and prices. Farther away, Campbell County Parks and Recreation (campbellcountywy.gov) lists 2026 beginner youth tennis sessions in Gillette.
Shops & services
No dedicated tennis shop or racquet stringer in Hulett could be verified. In Spearfish, Doug Stevens (playtennis.usta.com) advertises restringing for $30 with listed synthetic gut, hybrid, or most polyester strings. He also lists HEAD demo racquets, bags, string, and grips for sale. Contact him before traveling to confirm turnaround, stock, and the final price for your racquet.