Buffalo Rock Lodge & Cabins

10/08/2024

Once again we are saying, Goodbye 2024 and starting to make plans for 2025. If you have any thoughts about spending most of the summer of 2025in the beautiful Black Hills, we are looking for helpers. Please give us a PM if you might want to have a discussion about what all it involves. We do have complete hookups for an RV, and we can discuss how that works for our helpers.

07/27/2024

I haven't posted in a while because Buffalo Rock Lodge and Cabins has had a very busy summer, so far. But Lyndy Ireland from Triangle Ranch B and B gave me the idea to share some history with you all. So here goes:

In 1932, my grandfather, C. C. Gideon, my mom's father, bought a section of land previously owned by the Hoffman family, who had homesteaded it. He and his wife Elma had come to the Hills in 1918 to supervise construction of the State Game Lodge. In 1927 President Coolidge took his summer vacation at the Lodge and it was during that summer that plans were made to start construction of Mt Rushmore. Grandpa Gideon knew about the plan and also knew that the Hoffman place had several places on it that had views of the future Shrine to Democracy, so when the opportunity rose he acted on it and bought the entire property. Grandpa had hoped to build something very special on the property but his one effort, launched in 1952 failed due to lack of water. Fast forward to 1992, the Oakes family had an opportunity to purchase 13 acres with the Rushmore view that had been part of the original ranch, and we jumped on it. 1996 we started planning and July 2, 1999, we opened to our first guests. This summer marked our 25th anniversary. Still going strong and very much enjoying the added "Glamping" Cabins, too.

01/20/2024

Help Wanted:
Seeking work campers for 2024 summer season

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! We were going to post something on New Year's Eve, but I guess we dropped the ball... 😜

08/14/2023

Guests sometimes giggle when I point out the portable heaters in the cabins, when it is in the 80s for day time highs. But tonight, on August 13th, the low temp will be about 47 degrees. Those heaters will be appreciated.

07/27/2023

Gorgeous sunset over the "fellas" tonight. A nice end to a day that was hotter than a stolen tamale. 🥵

01/03/2023

We may have six inches of snow on the ground, but we can't help believing that summer is right around the corner.

01/01/2023

Happy New Year, friends and family! 🎆 Reservations are now open for the 2023 summer season.

05/06/2022

We are thrilled to announce that our latest/last cabin - Woodpecker Point is finished. This one is able to sleep ten people with a Master Bedroom, upstairs sleeping loft and a sofa sleeper on the main floor. Here are some photos for you to see.

03/28/2022

Delighted to tell you all that our newest cabin Woodpecker Point, is almost ready to show. Our incredible contractor, Gary Lewis is on the final week of finishing up, then with the help of Dar and Jean Moeller, our summer team members we will be adding beds and other necessary stuff to make it another great "Glamping" cabin.

01/12/2022

I am excited to announce a brand new website for Buffalo Rock Lodge and Cabins! Created by none other than Gideon Oakes! Please check it out at www.buffalorock.net. Let us know what you think. And come visit us when you can.

Buffalo Rock Lodge & Cabins Base Camp for Your Black Hills Adventure We are located less than 20 minutes from Mount Rushmore, about 7 minutes from the entrance to Custer State Park, one half-mile off the Norbeck Scenic Byway, just 12 minutes from the entrance to the Needles Highway, and within an ho...

12/21/2021

Merry Christmas from your friends and family at Buffalo Rock Lodge & Cabins. ♥️💚🎄🌟