Black Hills & Badlands Sunrise&Set

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33 reviews

· Hermosa, Custer, South Dakota · 40 acres

Hosted by Susi C.

RV/tent site

· 4 guests max

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Greetings! We're thrilled to extend a warm welcome to our peaceful slice of secluded paradise, on the Dancing Phoenix Farm. **Before your arrival, we ask that you familiarize yourself with the rules outlined upon booking. Also, please ensure you arrive NO LATER THAN 7PM to secure your reservation.** **PLEASE TAKE A SCREENSHOT OF THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS, AS YOU WILL LOSE PHONE SERVICE ON YOUR WAY. PLEASE TRUST OUR DIRECTIONS, VS. ENTERING IT INTO YOUR GPS AND CROSSING YOUR FINGERS. YOU WILL GET LOST** To facilitate a smooth check-in process, we ask that you send us a text message an hour before your arrival, as cell phone reception is unreliable in our remote location. If you have any doubts or questions on how to get here, reach out to us BEFORE you head toward the site, and well before 7pm, as we will close all campsites at 7pm. Originally from the city, we now find ourselves fully immersed in life at The Farm, situated amidst gently rolling land in the Southwestern Grasslands of South Dakota. Your campsite is located about 15 minutes in from SD44, and approximately 45 minutes from Rapid City. You will be driving on a dirt/gravel road to get to us. You may want to put your vehicle in 4wd to get to your site, given the uneven terrain on the dirt road that takes you to your campground. The location is perfect for a quick overnighter, if you're visiting South Dakota's nearby nature sights and parks. Our family lives on the property, and we're happy to help answer any questions or concerns. This is a working farm, and you may see us on the pasture, upgrading and maintaining. We're glad to share with you and happy to have you "ghost us" as we work, if that's an interest of yours. Be sure to flag us down if you need anything. ABOUT OUR CAMPGROUND Pitch your tent, park your RV/camper, bus or other ride on our pasture and enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the rolling hills of Hermosa, the Black Hills, Badlands and unobstructed sunrise and sunset views. Children and leashed pets are welcome, at no additional cost. To give you a glimpse into the experience that awaits, take a moment to watch a video review of our MORLA site by Precious Kofi, a former guest who visited during the Spring of 2023, when we resided and hosted in Colorado. You can find the video here: {https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvyzVA3Tzjk&t=1157s}. Your site is equipped with a table for you to enjoy your meals outdoors, and a nearby water spigot is available for your convenience. Your campsite is located in the wild and rustic, sometimes windy, plains of South Dakota, and may not be for everyone. We can experience extreme weather in all seasons. When you stay with us, you will get the experience of camping in the middle of nowhere, South Dakota - wild, raw, sometimes windy and rugged. It's an amazing experience to be had - with stunning views and a feeling of freedom that's hard to find in more urbanized locations. While here, you may encounter badgers, coyotes, deer, pronghorn, wild turkeys, frogs/toads, turtles, voles, bull snakes, rattlers, owls, creepy-crawlers - and you may experience annoying mosquitos and flies during the hotter summer season. We have a friendly barn cat, HERO, that may visit you as well. Please don't feed the beasts or approach any wildlife! Would you like to sample our homemade booch (kombucha)? Just ask! As stewards of the land, we're delighted to share this natural sanctuary with you to enjoy. Stargazing on the site can't be beat, and you may even catch a UFO or alien... if you're aligned! We've had guests liken their experience here to visiting another planet. We attribute this to the unique ambiance of our home and location. Photo enthusiasts will enjoy some amazing and breathtaking photo-worthy scenery and views. Please come prepared with blankets and sleeping bags, as nighttime temperatures can drop below freezing. Be prepared for travel and camping in sometimes extreme winter cold. Be sure to check out the local forecast before traveling. Of course, we will be happy to refund any weather-related cancellations. If you'd like to start your day with a complimentary cup of instant coffee or herbal tea delivered to your site between 5-7 am, simply let us know your preference the night before. We offer a brown-bag style breakfast/snack for $5, as well. Your choice of a couple farm-fresh hard-boiled eggs with Meusli, yogurt with Meusli - or an English muffin/butter, with mixed nuts. If you have Food Forest/Permaculture, farming, gardening or Back to Eden experience and are interested in contributing to our farm - we welcome your discussions and ideas, with short or long term arrangements. We're in the process of building a small country store on the property. Reach out If you'd like to purchase handcrafted items for yourself, or as gifts. We make shower steamers, homemade tinctures, balms, herbal oils and jewelry/gift items made from our kombucha scobies - along with organic items we make from items we collect around the farm. We also offer for purchase items such as 16 oz. propane, children's books written by Susi (featuring our adorable Bull Terrier, Makai), half dozen farm-fresh eggs (if the chicks are in the mood), MayaMoon Ceremonial Cacao, extra basic sleeping bag, and a Duraflame firelog. Hipcamp messages, email, and texts are the best way to reach us, as cellular reception is limited. Help us maintain the pristine beauty of our surroundings by tidying your campsite and removing all trash before departure. "Leave no Trace" campers, please. ABOUT THE AREA Local amenities, including mini grocery stores and gas stations, can be found in the town of Hermosa, located about 35 minutes away. For a wider range of options and services, Rapid City is located about 45 minutes from your campsite. Check out the property photos for some 'things to do nearby' suggestions. **In summary, once again: **Before your arrival, we ask that you familiarize yourself with the rules outlined upon booking. Also, please ensure you arrive NO LATER THAN 7PM to secure your reservation.** **PLEASE TAKE A SCREENSHOT OF THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS, AS YOU WILL LOSE PHONE SERVICE ON YOUR WAY. PLEASE TRUST OUR DIRECTIONS, VS. ENTERING IT INTO YOUR GPS AND CROSSING YOUR FINGERS. YOU WILL GET LOST** To facilitate a smooth check-in process, we ask that you send us a text message an hour before your arrival, as cell phone reception is unreliable in our remote location. If you have any doubts or questions on how to get here, reach out to us BEFORE you head toward the site, and well before 7pm, as we will close all campsites at 7pm. We look forward to connecting!Your ARTAX site is located toward the front of the property on a flat, grassy space, and it's nearest the house and dirt road you drive on to get to your site. RV hookups consist of a long extension cord that goes to 220 power, along with a potable well water spigot steps away from your site. Let us know if you need the power cord. This is a perfect spot to enjoy sunrise and sunset views, as well as views of The Badlands and Black Hills. You have access to walk the entire outdoor land/trails, south of the home. Just remember to stay within any fences/gates we have up, as you may end up on our neighbor's property! This is a great, spacious place to pitch your tent or drive up in your RV/bus. We love the views of the Badlands, the Black Hills, sunrise and sunsets from this spot, especially the stunning sunsets. All guests will have access to a composting toilet, just a short walk away, against the shop, just north of your site. A stock tank, solar backpack style shower and water spigot are nearby, if you'd like to cool off. We ask guests to be self contained, take waste with them and leave no trace. We look forward to connecting!

RV details

Caravans, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Trailer tents, Motorhome, Campervan, Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space), Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 13 metres allowed

Pull-in unit

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

Electrical hookup available

Water hookup available

On-property hookup. Well water spigot located steps from your site.

Generators allowed

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Toilet available

Composting toilet. Your pail compost toilet is located about 20' north of your site, against the back wall of the nearby shop.

Pets allowed

On leash. We love dogs and have a couple of our own. We ask that you keep your pets on lead, thank you!

No campfires

Fires only during times where there is no Fire Ban. No running engines, grass-fire potential. Check with us.

Drinking water available

Spigot. You will have a red spigot of well water at the entrance to your site.

Showers available

Hot water , cold water only. There's a private backpack-style solar shower available nearby.

Picnic table present

Pack it out

Leave no trace campers, please.

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

You may have access, but it's likely spotty.

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Super Strict

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Brown-Bag Breakfast (BBB)good

$5.00

We offer a cold brown-bag style breakfast/snack for $5. Your choice of: **Two farm-fresh hard-boiled eggs with Meusli, or: **Yogurt with Muesli, or: **One English muffin/butter, with mixed nuts.

MayaMoon Ceremonial Cacao 1 ozgood

$10.00

We'll prepare an 8oz. mug of Ceremonial Cacao for you, using 1 oz of MayaMoon Cacao, set heart intent, and deliver to your site. You tell us what you like added to your cacao, and we'll add it if we have it!

Extra basic sleeping baggood

$30.00

If someone forgot a blankee or sleeping bag, we have a brand new one available.

Propane 16oz tank for Little Buddygood

$7.00

Coleman Propane 16oz tank

General Storegood

$20.00

Come check out our tiny shop, where we feature items such as handmade scoby jewelry, cbd(a), homemade kombucha, health&wellness, homemade extracts/tinctures/soaps, shower steamers, coffee mugs and more!

Children's Booksgood

$5.00

Enjoy Susi's animated, self-published children's books featuring our lovable Bull Terrier, Makai! Let us know if you'd like to purchase one. We have a few on site.

Cbd/Cbda/Cbga health-immune supportgood

$50.00

Ask about our Cbd products for health, pain, inflammation.

Half dozen eggsgood

$1.00

We have happy chicken eggs, if you're interested. 1/2 dozen eggs, based on our chickens' moods! If we don't quite have 1/2 dozen, we'll give you what we have, or offer store-bought eggs to make up the difference.

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38 ratings · 33 reviews

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Great spot with super nice hosts! Lots of amenities to offer - views were gorgeous, and it was very peaceful. Beware of the gravel roads (as the host points out) make sure your car can handle them:)

Becca M.

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The property was gorgeous! Grasslands as far as the eye can see. Long dirt road to get there but easy access once you arrive. Was welcome upon arrive and thoroughly enjoyed staying here!

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Fantastic people with great sites! The view was incredible!!

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3 m pop-up camper

Wonderfully remote, quiet place. Excellent for star gazing. The location is on a long dusty gravel road (15-20 min at least). Not too far from the Badlands. Susi is very accommodating with all kinds of personal touches. Excellent communication. Composting toilet was fine, water on site.

Location

Hermosa, Custer, South Dakota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Mnicoujou First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking