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Ride the Buffalo Hunt coaster, grab a chuckwagon supper, and settle in for a live variety show in the Black Hills. This compact evening package pairs an interactive shooting coaster with classic frontier-style food and music—ideal for families and visitors wanting a lively, local night out.
Ride the Buffalo Hunt coaster, grab a chuckwagon supper, and settle in for a live variety show in the Black Hills. This compact evening package pairs an interactive shooting coaster with classic frontier-style food and music—ideal for families and visitors wanting a lively, local night out.
Evening light carves the pines of the Black Hills as the roller coaster clacks into view — the Buffalo Hunt at Fort Hays. You strap into a single- or two-person cart, six-shooter in hand; targets flash across a staged herd of animatronic buffalo while the track threads low across prairie and timber.
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Operated by Buffalo Hunt Coaster · Rapid City, South Dakota
Evening light carves the pines of the Black Hills as the roller coaster clacks into view — the Buffalo Hunt at Fort Hays. You strap into a single- or two-person cart, six-shooter in hand; targets flash across a staged herd of animatronic buffalo while the track threads low across prairie and timber.
The coaster sits inside a ranch-style visitor complex that revives chuckwagon supper traditions that fed frontier crews. The Black Hills are ancient granite rising from the plains; the region’s gold rush era and Lakota history frame every attraction here, while country and variety music keep the local entertainment tradition alive.
Expect a compact, family-focused outing rather than a theme-park day: a fast interactive coaster ride, a hearty chuckwagon dinner served on schedule, then a Branson-style variety show by the Fort Hays Wranglers. The ride enforces height and per-cart weight limits and is not recommended for those with spinal or serious heart conditions. The coaster and supper are staged outdoors; evening temperatures can drop and prairie wind or dust are part of the experience.
Practical guidance: pick up tickets at the Head Quarters Building by 4pm and wear closed-toe shoes for walkways. Arrive early to scope your shooting line and claim a good view for the show. If you’re photographing the ride, use a strap—loose items are restricted. The package runs about three hours; combine it with a day trip to Mount Rushmore or Custer State Park for a full Black Hills outing. Reservations are recommended during summer weekends and on holiday nights.
easy.
3 hours.
Minimal fitness required; suitable for most adults and children meeting height limits
Yes — mobile or paper tickets are accepted; pick up wristbands at the Head Quarters Building no later than 4pm.
Children must be over 40 inches tall to ride; maximum combined weight per cart is 375 lbs — operators enforce limits for safety.
The facility and transportation options note wheelchair accessibility, but the coaster itself has ride restrictions—contact the operator about transfer requirements.
Dinner is a traditional chuckwagon-style meal served on a schedule (supper typically served around 6:30pm) and is included with the package.
Chuckwagon suppers and variety shows grew from frontier meal traditions and local music halls; the Wranglers continue that performance lineage in the Hills.
Visitors are encouraged to view bison and wildlife from a distance and pack out trash; the region balances entertainment with wildlife habitat protection.
Buffalo Hunt Coaster operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Evening light carves the pines of the Black Hills as the roller coaster clacks into view — the Buffalo Hunt at Fort Hays. You strap into a single- or two-person cart, six-shooter in hand; targets flash across a staged herd of animatronic buffalo while the track threads low across prairie and timber.
Evening light carves the pines of the Black Hills as the roller coaster clacks into view — the Buffalo Hunt at Fort Hays. You strap into a single- or two-person cart, six-shooter in hand; targets flash across a staged herd of animatronic buffalo while the track threads low across prairie and timber.
The coaster sits inside a ranch-style visitor complex that revives chuckwagon supper traditions that fed frontier crews. The Black Hills are ancient granite rising from the plains; the region’s gold rush era and Lakota history frame every attraction here, while country and variety music keep the local entertainment tradition alive.
Expect a compact, family-focused outing rather than a theme-park day: a fast interactive coaster ride, a hearty chuckwagon dinner served on schedule, then a Branson-style variety show by the Fort Hays Wranglers. The ride enforces height and per-cart weight limits and is not recommended for those with spinal or serious heart conditions. The coaster and supper are staged outdoors; evening temperatures can drop and prairie wind or dust are part of the experience.
Practical guidance: pick up tickets at the Head Quarters Building by 4pm and wear closed-toe shoes for walkways. Arrive early to scope your shooting line and claim a good view for the show. If you’re photographing the ride, use a strap—loose items are restricted. The package runs about three hours; combine it with a day trip to Mount Rushmore or Custer State Park for a full Black Hills outing. Reservations are recommended during summer weekends and on holiday nights.