In the heart of the Badlands you'll find Buffalo Ridge Camp resort where you can go from rustic…read moretent camping, teepee camping, cabins, trailers and the ultimate in glamping camping with the ultimate in RV's. This trip was a boys trip and getting back to basics. We tent camped and occupied campsite #1 that offered the shade of a lone needled tree and a fire pit. The site was clean and well manicured with a good distance away from other campers. Two pools, one for adults, the other children and a hot tub. Ten shower/restrooms that have laundry and a station outside for washing dishes. Overall a very nice campground. My only critique is a little more attention to the restrooms as the garbage was often overflowing. I truly appreciate when a business responds to a review/critique and takes steps measures to make things better. For that, I'm adding a star .

Oh my goodness!! This resort is amazing. All the facilities are spotless and the staff is great…read more Would Highly recommend this spot to camp and enjoy the outdoors.

Friendly owners, great Cafe, beautiful view,many deer visits, couldn't ask a better experienceread more

The Campground was easy to find, navigate, and the Hosts were so Kind!!! They were thoughtful and…read morehelped us navigate the area to find what we needed!!! Perfect spot for the Mount Rushmore National Monument and Crazy Horse, Custer State Park and an abundance of Wildlife!!! It could not have been better!!!

I keep going between 3 and 4 stars, but decided to bump up to 4. For a train enthusiast, young or…read moreold this is a fun experience to get to ride the train in a historical setting. It is something different to do in the area and good for all ages. I was expecting the seats and train cars to be very uncomfortable, but we had enough room to spread out and the seats were mostly comfortable. The windows open or close to your preference if you aren't in an open air car. We brought a foldable stroller that we had no problem putting under the seats or by the door of the train. I know we passed through historical areas and there is info being shared about what you're seeing, but we could not hear anything over the speaker on the train so it was mostly just a slow, hot scenic train ride where we didn't know what we were seeing really. It lulled both of my kids and husband to sleep on the way back. The Keystone depot is much smaller than Hill city but has bathrooms and a small gift shop and is right in the heart of downtown which makes walking somewhere quick and easy. We wish we would have taken the train right back from Hill city instead of having a three hour break there. The rules about food on the train are a little confusing. The website when you bought tickets said no outside food that you didn't buy there but then when I got there, there were signs that said food is welcome on the train. They did sell popcorn and candy and drinks on the train which we did not purchase. My kids had a few snacks that we brought while on the train and there was nobody there to monitor it or say anything. Again, our kids enjoyed it (although got a little bored toward the end) and it was a nice break from the area parks and active activities, but I don't think it's something we would repeat if we were in the area.

Wonderful experience! This was a fun train ride. Great way to get from Hill City to Keystone…read more without having to drive. Great views from the train and education about the area along the way. We were in the area for Operation Black Hills Cabin. Thank you for supporting their mission and for supporting wounded veterans.

I'm a Google Local Guide (Level 7, 86 reviews) -- I don't write reviews like this lightly. Sorry no…read moreyelp reviews yet. The Roost Resort has a genuinely nice physical setup -- well-maintained grounds and facilities. Unfortunately, our visit was marred by how the visitor fee was enforced. We drove 300+ miles each way to visit family staying at the resort. Saturday we paid the $10/car visitor fee without issue, though it came with a long lecture about costs, being a mom-and-pop operation, and "registered guests only" on the walk to the office. We left around 8:30pm, invited back for breakfast, and stayed overnight 40 miles away at another resort. We returned Sunday ~8:30am. By 9:30am the owner (Sheila) came back for a second fee. I asked if it worked like a motel checkout window since we'd be leaving soon. She charged the full fee anyway and repeated the same lecture -- for at least the 4th time. She mentioned being a 5-star resort; when I mentioned I'd leave a review, she took it as a threat. We were accused of using the shower house (false -- we'd showered elsewhere). When my cousin's husband mentioned being a disabled veteran, she accused him of "playing that card," described her own health condition, and threatened to call police. My cousin was told to vacate 2 days early, with 3 hours' notice. There's a difference between hospitality and running a hospitality business. A resort this nice deserves an owner who understands that difference.

It is a small park with a very steep pads. The pads are narrow, and hard to navigate. My husband…read moreis a grading contractor and the pads are horrible. They have a check in at 3:00pm. All other parks are 1:00 The price is 47.00 a night, without full hookups. You can pay an extra 3.00 for full hook ups near by with better sites. They charged us a $30.00 late fee for checking out at 11:50. There was NO ONE THERE , That had to wait on us. It is a RV site. No one has to clean up.....What the heck! The dump station, takes some maneuvering to turn around in a small place. The view is great, but the lack of personal interaction is terrible. I would look for other parks, in the area. 1 out of 13 states is not bad for an average. You always have that one!!!!!

While on our trip to the Black Hills of SD we had a long list of things we wanted to do. One was a…read morehorse back ride. We had seen a few places along our travels and a lot listed in the tourist guide. We chose Country Charm Cabins and Corrals based on the advice of John and Ann (proprietors at The Shady Rest Motel). This was a great decision. Owen and Lois (I hope I am remembering their names correctly) are awesome. They have owned this location for 12 years. Lois is a riding instructor. Upon calling and making reservations I was asked about our skill level and told exactly what to wear and what to bring. The ride time is 2 hours. Riders ride their own horses. My son who is 6 was on his own horse with a lead. We are inexperienced riders so we were given instruction on how to handle our horses. Each rider is given a bag to take with them for water and a camera. Helmets are required for children. My husband and I wore one as well. The trail takes riders on a lovely tour of some flat grassy areas and some hilly areas. Lois is fantastic about explaining plants, trees, history, etc. along the way as well as explaining the correct way to handle the horses. The only thing I wish I would have known is they do not accept credit cards. We had some cash on us but not enough for the 3 of us. We were willing to give them all the cash we had and stop by with the rest the next day. They offered to let us mail it. We loved this ride. My son loved when we were able to trot.

My family and I stayed here for 3 nights in June. Marilyn, the owner is very welcoming and makes…read moreyou feel right at home from the minute you walk into this lodge. The decor is spectacular with logs and western memorabilia placed throughout. Each morning she makes a delicious breakfast and each night serves dessert. These meals Are a special time to chat with fellow guest, plan out your explorations with Marilyn, and to just enjoy the wonderful ambiance of relaxation. I am sad to leave this oasis of a B&B and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to disconnect from the hustle of daily life. Buffalo Rock Lodge is truly a wonderful home base for your visit to the Black Hills.

We stayed at the Buffalo Rock Lodge on our trip to South Dakota to hike and see Mount Rushmore and…read moreCrazy Horse. Our host, Marilyn, was exceptional! She greeted us immediately when we arrived at her beautiful lodge and gave us the tour. We arrived in the evening, so we got settled in and then got to hang out with other individuals who were staying here at the lodge. It was great! At around 8pm, Marilyn informed us that she always has a home made desert that she serves in the evening, which was just perfect. Wine, dessert, great accommodations in the middle of a beautiful, serene, quite and peaceful location; what more can you ask for. In the morning, she makes a excellent breakfast which includes, coffee, juice, pastries, eggs,etc. The perfect food you need for your fun adventures that this area provides. My wife and I would strongly recommend staying at this place if you are to see all the wonderful things that this area provides. The best thing is that you are away from all of the other tourists at night and you just relax, open a bottle of wine and just enjoy the beautiful surroundings in the evening. You even have a distant view of Mt. Rushmore lit up at night, which just adds to the ambiance.

This little campground is a slice of heaven! I called ahead on a Friday afternoon of a holiday…read moreweekend to see if there was space. To my delight there was! Joe answered and invited us to stay. The tent camping is set along side the Fall River. It was a spacious and quaint place to spend the weekend. The river was great for a dip, the bathrooms clean and comfortable and the pavilion restaurant offered a lovely and SUPER yummy and well-priced breakfast. Tim is a very hospitable and gracious man who makes a delicious meal full of love and good energy! His company and kindness made the experience top notch! We were told by repeat guests that Tim has done a lot to improve things and they continue to be pleased year after year with all the upgrades. We can't wait to return and enjoy more of what Allen's ranch has to offer!!

We really liked this place. We had a spot right behind the river. It had a fire pit and full hook…read moreups. Most sites had a table, but ours didn't. The bathroom was clean but the showers were small with only shower curtains in between. It was shady and peaceful. I saw people tubing in the river which looked SO FUN because it was SO HOT! There's a store close by in town and Custer State Park and Wind Caves National Park were only minutes away. We did not have the same experience on the video, but I wasn't in a tent and I didn't venture to the rest of the the campground. We'd come back.

Nice campground with decent sized areas. Beautiful pines on the edge of town but you still feel…read morelike you're in the woods. The people are attentive and friendly and the restroom is clean and well maintained.

The campsite issue discussed previously was figured out, which was total error and…read moremisunderstandings, but we were not offered any discount. Too bad for us we paid double and are out $292.