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The Retreat at Pointer’s Ridge

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· Baltic, Minnehaha, South Dakota

21 acres hosted by Deb K.

1 tent site

Best in South Dakota: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

The Retreat at Pointer’s Ridge is located on 21 acres along the Big Sioux River, a place of quiet and natural beauty intended to foster social interaction and creative pursuits between artists and community in SE South Dakota, 10 miles north of Sioux Falls. Property updates at The Retreat happen constantly; we get better and better! The 100′ x 40′ main hall is perfect for larger workshops, concerts, poetry readings, small theatrical productions, classes, and other social gatherings and rentals in April through November. The A-Frame is a unique space for recitals, presentations, meetings, or a sleeping space for up to 6 people. There is a Woodworking Shop; Artist Studio; screened-in outdoor patio; playground; huge bonfire pit; and room to camp or explore. The Retreat is a space to work in quiet solitude or to collaborate on creative projects with others. The setting is inspiring; possibilities for your stay are endless. Learn more about this land: This site is a sandy spot along the Big Sioux River on a ridge well above the water line. View out over the river to a farm on the opposite bank. Spend your time with wild turkeys, geese, and an occasional deer. Site is on the far edge of an artist retreat, but still private. Spend time hiking the river bank or gravel country roads, fish in the river, take part in any Retreat activities if available, photography opportunities, enjoy an evening campfire under the stars.This site is a sandy spot along the Big Sioux River on a ridge well above the water line. View out over the river to a farm on the opposite bank. Spend your time with wild turkeys, geese, and an occasional deer. Site is on the far edge of an artist retreat, but still private. Spend time hiking the river bank or gravel country roads, fish in the river, take part in any Retreat activities if available, photography opportunities, enjoy an evening campfire under the stars.

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37 ratings · 34 reviews

Matt I.recommends

September 4, 2024

Big Sioux River Retreat

The hosts were great and invited me for a nice chat and a little tequila. The compound was awesome and interesting. The camping spot was comfortable, secluded, and scenic.

Kathleen C.recommends

August 28, 2024

Big Sioux River Retreat

Deb was a friendly and kind host. She took time to show us around and even offered that we could harvest from her abundance of herbs. We enjoyed the campsite for its privacy, great view, and were lucky to have a lovely breeze and basically zero bugs! What a treat! She was a true delight as is this space and I'm so grateful we could spend 2 nights here on our way to the Black Hills! 💕

Christopher K.recommends

August 18, 2024

Big Sioux River Retreat

Great property on the Big Sioux River. Pleasant host greeted us soon after we arrived. Nice bathroom and shower room. Would recommend!

Troy R.recommends

August 12, 2024

Big Sioux River Retreat

Big soix

I enjoyed camping on Deb camp site easy to find with Google maps I txt Deb when arrived Sunday and she answered right away and came down and introduced herself and told me where everything was witch was very helpful very quite and peaceful. I would recommend camping there

Monika T.recommends

July 28, 2024

Big Sioux River Retreat

Has potential! A great yard, a large hill to shield tents from winds and trees for shade! Thoughtful and very helpful hosts!!

Anna H.recommends

July 24, 2024

Big Sioux River Retreat

Deb and Pam were wonderful hosts! They were very accommodating to our needs, and had many suggestions of where to go in Sioux Falls. Make sure to enjoy the river and local wild life.

Location

Baltic, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Očhéthi Šakówiŋ and Yankton First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking