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Home Ranch LLC

69%

· Wasta, Pennington, South Dakota

1500 acres hosted by Home R.

1 RV/tent site

Near Badlands National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Pinnacles.

This ranch is the home of Cowgirl Annie. It has had two movies about the Battle of the Little Bighorn filmed on it. The Lytle's raise Red Angus cows and Alfalfa hay. The ranch has Juniper trees in the river breaks and cottonwoods in the river valley. A wide variety of wildlife and birds can be found on the ranch. Visitors will likely get to see deer and hear the coyotes howling and observe other critters. This ranch is over 1500 acres. Campsite is about a mile off of Interstate 90. Wall Drug and the Badlands National park are about 20 minutes away. Visitors are encouraged to hike and play in the river. There are plenty of good areas to play hide and seek along with logs to climb on. There isn't much light pollution so you can enjoy stargazing on a clear night. Attractions in the Black Hills are about 60 miles away.This site is in an abandoned gravel pit. No amenities will be provided. There is a ban on all fires. This campsite is surrounded by cottonwood and Russian olive trees. Deer often hang out in this area along with turkeys and other wildlife. The river is just a short hike from the campground. There is little light pollution so the night sky is great for stargazing. coyotes, frogs, and crickets like to serenade you at night.

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8 ratings · 8 reviews

Brian A.recommends

July 22, 2023

A. gravel pit

Great views and super private.. Tons of space to set up. Owner was super helpful. Great rock hounding spot. Tons of space to wander and walk the dogs. Cattle walked by often. 10 mins to Wall, 1hr to Mt' Rushmore and 35 mins to Rapid City. Awesome Boondocking site.

Philip S.

July 13, 2023

A. gravel pit

Location + The Great Outdoors

Angela couldn't be nicer and the location is AMAZING. However, I suggest you consider yourself a pretty hearty Hip Camper to enjoy this spot. On the positive side: It is remote and isolated. You are sure to have your privacy. You are surrounded by nature and there are no neighbors nearby. The walk to the river is difficult, but worth it. The host is friendly and wonderful. Our dog loved roaming free. On the possible drawbacks (depending on your tenacity): There are a lot of insects; red ants, mosquitos, flies, and ticks. There is wildlife; my dog found her very own black/white kitty to play with (AKA skunk) the very first night we were there. She also found fresh bull dung to roll in the second day. This is no fault of the host, but you should know what's possible. Angela was wonderful and brought us rags, buckets, dog shampoo and even some essential oils to help with the smell. In the end, I would say this campsite in relative closeness to the Badlands is terrific, but you best be ready for the great outdoors and then some.

Andrew S.doesn't recommend

July 1, 2023

A. gravel pit

I would not recommend this site. It is a gravel pit and while private is not a beautiful site. Also, it was the most insects and mosquitoes I have experienced in many years of camping.

Ann K.

June 20, 2023

A. gravel pit

Convenient but only OK

The site is as advertised...in an area with a gravel pit. There are several positives. It is very private (assuming no one else is camped in the area... apparently 2 or 3 other parties COULD book into nearby sites). You will hear and likely see wild turkeys. It is convenient to the Badlands, and there aren't that many (semi-) private options for accessing the Badlands. The hostess, Angela, is very friendly. The cons...it was a gravel pit, so there are several piles of, well, gravel around, as well as a couple of garbage tips (it is a working ranch). You can get out of site of any refuse tips but not the gravel piles. So you don't really feel you are in pristine nature. Your views are riparian vegetation and gravel. Seems a little overpriced for what you get...but, again, there aren't many options so it may still be worth it, depending on your priorities.

Jelena L.recommends

June 17, 2023

A. gravel pit

Wilderness paradise

Such a beautiful, quiet, private place. We were the only ones there. The area is perfect for stargazing.. grasshopper galore! So cool.. The host showed us to the area and was very friendly. There is a port-a potty on the lot that you are welcome to use. Would 100% stay again

Julia W.recommends

June 12, 2023

A. gravel pit

Cool rocks and epic thunder

This is an absolutely beautiful spot. I'm a rock lover and the pit was so cool. The host was kind and generous. We did happen to be there for a mosquito hatch which was epic. But so was the really cool echoing thunderstorm!

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Wasta, Pennington, South Dakota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Mnicoujou First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Home R.Joined in January 2023

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