- Custer
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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99% Recommend336 ratings · 155 reviews
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· October 2022
Tent ·
Black Hills Tent and RV
I can’t say enough good things about the stay here. Check in was super easy, feeding the animals was such a fun experience. The shared amenities were fantastic. Both hosts were so friendly and helpful! Cannot wait to come back!
Gabriella A.
5 reviews
If you want to feel spoiled this is the place for all campers. The common house is so nice and clean. A great place to relax, cook, shower, connect with wifi or do your laundry.
If you want to meet with the farm animals you can do that as well. Finally went out the last night of our stay and met them. It’s completely optional but makes you realize all the effort and commitment Heath and Shannon have to their animals and ranch.
We also enjoyed a couple bike trips on the Mickelson rails to trails, the town of Custer with several good restaurants and trip to Hot Springs for mineral water spa experience. And the main reason for our trip was visit to Mt. Rushmore.
This location gave us all these experiences without being in the touristy areas. Drive to Mt. Rushmore was about 45 min. Custer 20 min. Hot Springs 30 min. Farm barn 5 min via 4 wheeler!
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Lisa F.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2022
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Katherine W.
11 reviews
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· September 2022
This was a really lovely spot. Shannon and Heath are very kind and accommodating. The bunkhouse is lovely. The showers were great. We had a great time! And the stars were spectacular!
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Katherine W.
11 reviews
Opulent Acres provided a thoroughly enjoyable Black Hills camping experience. Great location. Beautiful ranch with llamas, goats, and bunnies. The kitchen/shower experience was spectacular including Shannon’s pumpkin spice goat milk cream. Highly recommend!
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Leslie H.
4 reviews
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· September 2022
Peaceful Camping with Animals
14 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Black Hills Tent and RV
Second time staying at Opulent Acres and would not hesitate to camp again. Shannon and Heath genuinely enjoy sharing their land and animals with others.
Ashley S.
3 reviews
Beautiful Ranch based campsite. Hosts were friendly and accommodating. Great amenities.
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Andrew R.
2 reviews
Heath and Shannon’s campground exceeded our expectations. The shared kitchen, living room and bathrooms are recently renovated and kept extremely clean. It was very nice having a cool place to eat, relax, watch television or listen to music after a long hot day spent exploring this wonderful area of the country.
The wifi worked well. There are outlets to recharge your electronics. The kitchen even has a dishwasher and a microwave.
The tour of the farm and milking a goat were a fun experience.
Site #2 had a level space for a three person tent, was surrounded by trees and conveniently close to the shared facilities.
We appreciated Heath and Shannon’s warm hospitality.
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Isabelle F.
5 reviews
This is our second year camping there and we had such a great time! The facilities are really the best we’ve seen for a RV/campground and Heath and Shannon are such wonderful hosts.
Our kids had fun feeding the animals. We had an incredible time and we would love to stay there again next time we are passing through.
Don V.
2 reviews
10 stars, highlight of me and my partners long road trip. Being so far from home we felt so welcomed and loved upon entering the property. You guys and your critters were too good to us. Even though we arrived in the later hours of check in our hosts gave us a grand tour giving greetings to all of the animals on the property. The kitten area and bathrooms made our home away from home for the night way too cozy. I could’ve fallen fast asleep on the leather couch in the den instantly. Thank you Heath, Shannon, Mr T, Trigger, Music, and all of our new furry friend for welcoming us into your life’s and making us feel so safe❤️
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Rebecca Z.
3 years on Hipcamp
This is a great place to stay! Hosts are friendly and helpful. Campground is quiet, beautiful and sites nicely spaced apart. The bathrooms are the cleanest, most well supplied bathrooms we have ever seen and we camp a lot!! Loved interacting with the variety of animals on the property! You don’t want to miss this spot!
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Mary M.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2022
Camping with Creature Comforts
14 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Black Hills Tent and RV
Our 4.5 year old loved all of the animals around and she even helped milk a goat. The community building is a luxury during a camping trip. It was spotless and full of amenities. They offer meats and cheeses for sale that come from the animals cared for at their farm. We tried crumbled goat cheese and it was delicious. We happened to have a water intrusion in our camper on the way through SD and it was so nice to be able to launder the bedding with the washer and dryer in the community building. It was also a treat to have a nice bathroom. The hosts were very kind, responsive and accommodating. This place is wonderful and I recommend it to any traveler looking for a peaceful place just off the beaten path.
Ashley S.
3 reviews
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· August 2022
Group trip ·
Black Hills Tent and RV
Our 4 kids loved having 63 acres of mostly forested land to explore! They were perfectly content playing there with nothing else needed but nature. The farm animal tour was very fun and educational. We loved having a fridge, laundry, showers, and toilets in the shared house. It also gave us a place to go when it rained. Reminder, it is at a farm and animal noises (like roosters) start well before the sun comes up. :) We had a lovely 5 night stay and would recommend it! Staying during the week at end of August was great because it wasn't very busy so we had plenty of space! Thanks, Heath and Shannon!
Amy B.
9 reviews
A superb Hipcamp experience! The campsites are set in the woods, shaded and level, lots of birdlife to enjoy, and at #5 we had a view of the llamas and horses several times each day. The community building has spa-level showers and amenities, squeaky clean, fully equipped kitchen, TV room, game tables, and lending library, and great wifi. Heath and Shannon stock the fridge offering goat milk and flavored creamer, homemade goat cheese, fresh eggs, frozen lamb cuts, local jams. And what delightful folks they are - we watched the milking operation in the evening (could have had hands-on experience) and learned so much about their life on the farm, their love for their critters and their appreciation of the land.. Really fascinating. Recommend this camping experience without any hesitation. Just an excellent experience. And they recommended Horatio's for ice cream in Custer, on our way from Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse - don't miss that treat!
Mary Shelley M.
10 reviews
Even with a brief stay, I can say Heath and Shannon are two of the most impressive and inspiring humans I’ve ever had the pleasure to encounter. They have an incredible property and really put so much work and soul into their place. The animals and their stories are incredible. Can’t wait to visit them again 💚
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Sean P.
3 years on Hipcamp
We enjoyed our 6 day stay here in early August. While you can certainly escape the hustle and bustle in this quiet sanctuary, there are tons of things to do on your visit as well. The Black Hills offers so many beautifully scenic drives it’s hard to hit them all! Custer State and Black Hills/Badlands National parks are great day trips. The possibilities are plenty!
The property itself is a charming farm/camp with lots of animals. We were so busy we missed it but Heath and Shannon, the gracious hosts, do tours with them occasionally. There is an immaculately clean “bath house/kitchen” area with so many farm products (anything from meats and cheeses to eggs, jams, milk and creamers) to enhance your enjoyment. The spotless common area was a delightful surprise to us and we were happy to spend some time there enjoying a coffee and super fast WiFi. Our parking area was quite large, fairly level, partly shaded and very private. Pretty much a dream. 6 days was not long enough!
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James E.
8 reviews
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· August 2022
Straight to the favorites list!
19 ft travel trailer ·
Black Hills Tent and RV
A peaceful and beautiful property, and when you’re camping there, you can hardly tell that the owners of the farm are the busiest people in South Dakota. I have no idea how people with so much to do find the time to be hospitable, but Heath and Shannon absolutely do. We were welcomed and treated like friends. The campsites are great and not too close together. The available facilities are nice and clean. The farm goods available for sale are of the highest quality. Camp here whenever you’re in the area. We plan to. (And tell Mr. T we said hi!)
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Jesse G.
9 reviews
This was a wonderful location. The property was beautiful and the hosts were so welcoming. They provided access to kitchen , shower and bathroom facilities that were super clean and well equipped. The hosts gave us a tour of their evening chores introducing us to their animals and stories. They gave us a demonstration of goat milking and gave us the opportunity to try. We had four little kids with us that had a blast. Highly recommended!
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Tressa B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Best Hipcamp so far. We stayed for 5 nights. The moment we arrived, Heath gave us a tour of his property. We get to ride his ATV.
We met some of his animals. Our favorite is Mr. T (a Llama). He’s super friendly and loves to give Llama kisses. He’s the sweetest!
Later that evening, Shannon and Heath took us to their farm. We get to milk their goats. It was awesome. Kids loved it!
They even took our kids for another 2nd tour of their farm.
Their common kitchen, Living room and Bathrooms/Shower rooms are super clean! And they pretty much got everything! They sell fresh eggs, homemade butter and jams, some meats, soda’s and bottled water. I love their complementary coffee.
We totally 💯 recommend this Hipcamp to everyone..especially with kids. Heath and Shannon are the best 👍
Heath and Shannon, thank you so much for everything.
Eunice G.
5 reviews
A gorgeous property and even more fantastic hosts! Our 3 young kids enjoyed the goats, chickens and llamas. Our site was spacious and more than adequate in every way. All the amenities were top notch. An excellent experience in every way!
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Phillip O.
3 years on Hipcamp
It is remote and quiet. The hosts are very pleasant, welcoming and informative. They offer fresh eggs, goat milk and fresh- frozen lamb and beef to purchase. This is a wonderful place with a good vibe with gr8 amenities. if you don’t boondock and want to get off the tourist path, or if you need a respite from the heat, you will appreciate the lush white towels and good water pressure to remind you that it feels good to be clean!! This place is an eleven!!!
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Sheri K.
4 reviews
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· July 2022
16 ft car ·
Black Hills Tent and RV
Great place! Camp areas were pretty, and they had a super nice bunkhouse (common area with bathrooms). We showered, did laundry, and bought fancy goat milk (from their goats!). Spent some time there on the wifi hiding from the heatwave (and torrential rain) a couple evenings, haha.
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Amanda M.
3 reviews
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· July 2022
Tent ·
Black Hills Tent and RV
We had a great time here. Really enjoyed meeting the hosts and spending some time on their land and meeting their animals. The decent proximity to Rushmore was certainly nice, but to be honest, we had more fun at the campsite. We did a UTV tour in the morning and highly recommend that too!
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Clayton R.
10 reviews
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· July 2022
21 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Black Hills Tent and RV
We loved our stay! The property is beautiful and the hosts were helpful and kind. Our kids loved all the animals, sites were well maintained, and the common areas are exceptional.
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Ryan F.
3 reviews
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· July 2022
Lots of thoughtful touches.
26 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Black Hills Tent and RV
We had a great stay here! Heath was super friendly and generous with his time and resources. The bath house is very nice and there is a full kitchen and tv lounge with lots of fun local food available for purchase. It was well beyond what we expected. Loved experiencing the farm and our kids loved the chance to milk a goat and taste the milk. Really cool operation.
Holly J.
3 years on Hipcamp
Super fun and nice! we had the best time here! My daughter and I especially loved meeting and feeding the animals, and learning about them and the rescues. So sweet! Also the amenities were above and beyond most places. Would definitely return/recommend!
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Belle B.
5 reviews
Couldn’t have ask for a better, more accommodating place to stay. Shannon and Heath are the best!
Tena G.
5 reviews
My family and I had a great experience! Would recommend staying here. Loved it!
Tena G.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
15 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
Black Hills Tent and RV
The property is lovely as are the campsites and the common facilities.
I'd highly recommend a stay here.
Richard U.
4 reviews
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· July 2022
Our favorite place in South Dakota
13 ft pop-up camper ·
Black Hills Tent and RV
What a wonderful place to stay! Heath and his wonderful wife Shannon were amazing! The property was beautiful and the kitchen and bathrooms were top notch. We used this camp ground as a base camp as we explored Southern South Dakota. At night Heath and Shannon took us with them to the barn where we milked goats and loved on Mr. T. Farm to table eggs and milk were a delight all week. We travel a lot, and this is one of our favorite places we have ever stayed. Anytime we are even remotely close, we will take the opportunity to come back and visit this gem in the black hills.
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Kevin W.
4 years on Hipcamp
Location
Custer, Custer, South Dakota, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Heath S.
Joined in August 2017Things to do nearby
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