easy
3–4 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; activity mostly involves sitting in the jeep and light walking around the cookout area.
Discover the thrill of a Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour followed by an authentic Chuckwagon Cookout in Custer State Park. Experience close wildlife encounters and rustic Western cuisine all in one incredible trip.
4 - 4.5 Hours • All ages!
Experience the ultimate adventure with a Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour followed by a delightful Chuckwagon Cookout. Encounter majestic wildlife, enjoy a delicious dinner with live folk music, and receive a souvenir cowboy hat and bandanna. This personalized tour offers an unforgettable evening in the stunning Custer State Park.
Why choose just one? Start with a guided off-road buffalo safari jeep tour through the park in search of pronghorns, elk, and the noble buffalo. Along the way, our guides will share historical and educational facts about the park and wildlife—and help you spot the animals.
Then meet up with the Chuckwagon Cookout in the mountain canyon for a chuck wagon feast and live entertainment with some Western flair. You’ll also get your own souvenir cowboy hat and bandanna to play the part.
Menu options Menu includes your choice of an 8 oz. choice sirloin steak or a 1/3 lb. hamburger with all the fixin’s, including cowboy beans, cornbread and honey, potato salad, coleslaw, watermelon, cookies, chuck wagon coffee and lemonade. A vegetarian option is also available. Please select your option when you make your reservation.
4 - 4.5 Hours, return back around dusk
Dress accordingly. It cools down in the evenings! Blankets available. Standard seatbelts available; any required car seats must be brought with you. Drivers will lend a hand loading and unloading, but guests must be physically able to take steps in and out of the jeeps. No pets.
Please be prepared! Jeeps have a canvas top and will still depart if raining. Lighting will force a tour to be rescheduled or delayed. Private interior dirt roads will be taken as long as road conditions permit.
Choose comfortable shoes suitable for uneven terrain during the jeep tour and walk around the cookout area.
Bugs can be active especially near dusk, so repellent helps keep your experience comfortable.
South Dakota’s weather can change quickly; layering ensures comfort in both warm afternoons and cooler evenings.
You'll want plenty of photos of buffalo, scenic views, and the lively cookout experience.
Custer State Park was established in 1912 and is famed for its successful bison conservation efforts and rich Native American heritage.
The park implements sustainable tourism practices to protect wildlife habitats and supports ongoing bison herd monitoring and management.
Provides support and traction for walking on uneven trails and at the cookout site.
Protects you from the sun during daytime safari tours and outdoor meals.
summer specific
Keeps you comfortable amid changing temperatures throughout the day and evening.
Helps prevent bites during evening hours and in grassy areas.
spring specific