Secluded Badlands Ranch, dark skies, starry nights

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Scenic, SD

Badlands National Park21 min drive
Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)62 min drive
Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts80 min drive
Wall Drug92 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

cabin available if more than 4 people

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Ranch with 2 bedroom 1000 sq ft. farmhouse, full kitchen, family room, 1 bathroom. Camping cabin with shared bathroom with house available if more than 4 people. (no extra charge for cabin other than extra person fee.) Located 4 miles on gravel road from Scenic, SD. Each guest will have the ranch to themselves. Carport parking available. The ranch is located 40 miles from Rapid City/Black Hills, 10 miles from Badlands National Park, 30 miles from Wall Drug, and 7 miles from Sheep Mountain Table. Great private getaway with nearest neighbor a mile away. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises from the decks. Dark skies make for great star gazing. Antenna television is available. The ranch is very rural so NO WIFI AVAILABLE other than cellular. If you are looking for a unique, secluded, private, relaxing environment this is your place. Corral with shelter available for horses for additional fees. Over 150 square miles of public lands available for rock hunting, hiking, four wheeling, hunting, horse back riding and site seeing. Lodging also available during grouse, antelope and deer hunting seasons upon request.

Property manager

Badlands Enterprises, LLLP -- Karl

Premier Host

Amenities

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If more than 4 people cabin can be used with shared bathroom in house at standard $50 per extra person.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Scenic

Located in Scenic, this farm stay is in a rural area. Roberts Prairie Dog Town is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Badlands National Park and Pinnacles Entrance Badlands. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Scenic, SD

What's nearby

Badlands National Park - 21 min drive
Armed Forces Military Display & Gifts - 80 min drive
Pinnacles Entrance Badlands - 83 min drive
Wounded Knee Museum - 91 min drive
Wall Drug - 92 min drive

Getting around

Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

Tatanka Trading Post - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Badlands Ranch, dark skies, starry nights pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Badlands Ranch, dark skies, starry nights?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Badlands Ranch, dark skies, starry nights?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Badlands Ranch, dark skies, starry nights located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Badlands National Park and within 32 miles (52 km) of White River Visitor Center and Roberts Prairie Dog Town.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Adam V.

24 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded and peaceful

I definitely recommend staying here. Loved it

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful ranch!

Amazing, peaceful ranch to get away from it all. Close to badlands and not far from Black Hills. Great homebase to hit the sights by day and relax in peace at night. The ranch had all we needed, owners had great suggestions, and they were quick to respond with questions.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

14 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Stay

Peaceful location with easy midway access to The Badlands and Custer State Park.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

18 June 2023

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Fantastic peaceful place

Fantastic experience staying here. Exceeded expectations. It is as good as the pics make it look - even better. House is fully equipped with things you might need to live on the ranch in case you forget anything, and the kitchen has all the tools you would need to cook a family meal. It really feels like a home, you can tell the owners care about the place. The furniture is very comfortable, and everything was clean. We lucked out with the weather, had clear skies and spent a night watching thunderstorms far off on the horizon as the sun set and the stars came out. Front and back porches were great. Its very remote and secluded. As long as thats what you’re looking for you wont be disappointed. Its 30+ miles to get to the main part of the Badlands Natl Park - as close as you can get without staying at a motel or campground in Wall - but right nearby are Sheep Mtn Table and the Indian Creek wilderness which actually were our favorite spots - both very quiet if you want to get away from crowds on the park road. It’s also closer to the Black Hills. A few things: the kitchen knife was unusably dull (could barely cut chicken) and we couldn’t get the gas oven lit, which might be user error (burners worked fine). Bring your own knife if you like to cook. Would have appreciated a head up about the water so I could buy some gallons - owners provided a tank and bottled water but we luckily brought our own 5gal jug that we filled at the park visitor center a couple times.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis P.

13 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

If you truly want a "getaway", this is the best place ever

I was looking for some solitude and a central location to explore the area. This was it! It was easy to take day trips to both the Badlands and to the Custer State Park area. The place was perfectly furnished and clean (which isn't always true when you look for a place in the country.) And although I was there on my own, it would be a fun and efficient place for a family vacation. AND, the views in every direction are amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Badlands Enterprises, LLLP -- Karl

Why they chose this property

This is a get away property situated in the country far away from others, yet centrally located to tour the Badlands and Black Hills. If you want to experience the quiet, country life this is your place.

What makes this property unique

There is no better place to sit on a deck, drinking your morning coffee and watching the sun rise. The only sounds you will hear are the sounds of nature. You truly feel like you are in a different place, far away from the fast paced city or work life.