"... incredible views, very friendly people, great horses, and quiet"

Host: Jacob Sharp

Accommodations: Lodge for 25-30 + 7 Cabins + 35 RV Hookups + 4 Motel Units

Address: 20910 Craven Road, Interior, South Dakota 57750 USA

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Telephone: (605) 433-5599,
Toll Free: 1-877-433-5599

Fax: (605) 433-5598

Activities/Attractions: Badlands Ranch and Resort offers the best trail ride in the scenic Badlands. 1½ hr long ride on good horses in varied terrain. Very scenic. Bring your camera. All ages and riding skills accepted.

• Gentle horses
  
• Professional wranglers
  
• Great views of the South Dakota Badlands National Park
  
• Native American Pow-wows
  

There's also fishing with 2 Stocked ponds of trout, bass, crappies, catfish and perch. Also enjoy:

• Bicycle trails, Hiking
  
• Rock Hunting
  
• Swimming pool
  
• Basketball, Baseball field
  
• Volleyball
  
• Horseshoes, Playground for children
  
• Snowmobiling
  

Click here for hunting info.

"We stayed in a one-room cabin for 5 with one small bath. There was a small fridge and microwave. Everything worked. The cabin was clean, solid, very well appointed and reasonably priced. The grounds were immaculately maintained and there were homey touches everywhere! The RV sites looked great and although I didn't check out the common bathrooms, I would expect them to be fine as well. Tent camping here would be neat. The scenery could not be beat! They have horses available on the premises for hourly riding or just watching. The Badlands are clearly visible. They have a pool and pond and the place is QUIET!!! There is a grocery store nearby in Interior SD but don't plan on eating at a restaurant. There aren't any in Interior. The best part, though, is the people. The hospitality was wonderful and genuine. This would be a great place to stay any time you went to the Badlands. It is a bit remote, but that just adds to the ambiance of the Badlands experience. Access is easy from I-90 via Interior. This is a GREAT place."

"The Badlands Ranch and Resort is definitely the place to stay when visiting the Badlands. We stayed in a small cabin with a full size bed and bunk beds. They each have their own room, yet no door separates them. There is a small bathroom with a shower. A fridge, microwave and satellite TV were also provided. Our son loved the place. There was a pool, basketball, volleyball, fishing, horseback riding and even a late night camp fire. The horseback riding should be not be missed. We went on the morning around 8am. There is also an evening ride. It was fantastic. Our guide Judy was great. We saw the most beautiful scenery and had an hour and a half ride for a great price. It was the highlight of our trip to the Badlands."

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"... Met several friendly people there. Recommend the horse riding trip. Very beautiful scenery. Nice scenery situated about 5-7 miles south of the park."

General Information: Welcome to the Badlands Ranch and Resort in Interior, South Dakota, a friendly, year-round resort opened in 1997 and located on 1,000 picturesque acres with views of the Badlands and plenty of wildlife to see.

The lodge will house 25-30 persons, it's a new ranch style log home, used as a lodge designed for groups, bus tour groups, family reunions, etc. It is very cozy and good for groups and large families. The view of the two stocked fishing lakes and the Badlands National Park from the lodge is outstanding and the lodge itself is very plush, you must see it to appreciate it.

• 3 levels, all with bathrooms with showers (there is a common bath house close by)
  
• satellite TV
  
• an outside entrance
  
• meeting room
  
• walk-around deck
  
• top floor walkout
  
• microwave & refrigerator
  
• gas grills
  
• internet connection to read your e-mail
  

The Upstairs sleeps 6, with a private bedroom, loft area and a small deck.
The Main Level sleeps 9 and has a large living room with a fireplace, private bedroom with two queen beds, large dining room and full kitchen.
The Lower Level sleeps 12 and has a large living area and private bedroom.
RV Sites have full hook-ups, showers, picnic tables and are shaded.
The Cabins are furnished and feature satellite TVs, microwave ovens, refrigerators, all cooking utensils and a small refrigerator.
The Motel Units each include satellite TVs, microwave ovens & refrigerators, cooking utensils, air conditioning & heating.

Click here for Lodge, RV, Cabin and Motel info.

The resort has just completed construction on an outdoor pavilion (20'x40') available for groups, weddings and family reunions. A great place for friends and family to gather and "do their own thing". Sheltered from the weather, it offers picnic tables, gas grills and is well ventilated. In warm weather it can be used for entertainment, music festivals or as a dance hall. Contact Jacob for rental details.

Payment Accepted: American Express, Checks, Diners Club Card, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa.

Rates: (Prices quoted in US Dollars).

$350/night (Lodge Main Level)
$250/night (Lodge Lower Level)
$750/night (Entire Lodge)

$16/night (RV Hookups)
$84/week (")

$76-108/night (Cabins)

$52-56/night (Motel)

"... we moved to the big log cabin on the lower level and have since stayed there 4 times! My husband is planning a retreat there for his siblings this summer. Don't expect a fancy dude ranch ... just incredible views, very friendly people, great horses, and quiet ... You can see the Badlands from the corral, but the kids only have eyes for the horses! The people staying in RVs there seen to really enjoy it. Usually a nice sociable crowd around the campfire, but you can also have all the privacy you want too."