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Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival 2025

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The Black Hawk Creek RV Park & Cabins is conveniently located only 45 min from Custer State Park and the 2025 Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival. Our park is the perfect location as a home base for all the exciting adventures in the Black Hills. Click the Reserve button below for more information.

Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup - September 26, 2025

Watch cowboys and cowgirls as they roundup and drive the herd of approximately 1,300 buffalo. Not only is the roundup a spectacular sight to see, it is also a critical management tool in maintaining a strong and healthy herd.

The Buffalo Roundup begins at 9:30 a.m. MT on September 26, with parking lots opening at 6:15 a.m. Be sure to arrive early if you want to pick your spot. Guests must stay in the viewing areas until the herd is safely in the corrals, generally around noon. Breakfast is available at 6:15 a.m. in both viewing areas. Lunch is served at the corrals once the buffalo are rounded up. There is a fee for both meals.

Testing, branding, and sorting of the buffalo begins at 1 p.m. and lasts until approximately 3 p.m. Crews will work the remainder of the herd in October.

Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival - September 25-27, 2025

At the Annual Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival from September 25-27, up to 150 vendors offer their fine arts and crafts for sale, including many South Dakota-made products.

Start your morning with a pancake feed and enjoy ongoing Western and Native American entertainment under the big top. All events and vendors will be located on the festival grounds across from the Peter Norbeck Outdoor Education Center.

Roundup Riders

Custer State Park has had a long tradition of using private citizens to help with its annual buffalo roundup.

Apply now for the 2025 Buffalo Roundup. Applications must be received by May 31, 2025.

Multiple riding positions are open to the general public. Only one application per rider may be submitted, by email or mail. On the application you may indicate if you would like to ride with up to one other person. More than one application will void all applications.

Successful applicants will be notified by June 13, 2025. Chosen riders will be sent additional information and waiver forms.

Get More Information

More information can be found on the South Dakota State Game, Fish, & Parks website.

Looking for a Place to Stay near The Black Hills?

Make the most of your visit to the Black Hills, South Dakota, by staying at Black Hawk Creek RV Park. This year-round park provides the perfect base camp for exploring all the iconic tourist attractions nearby. From the stunning Badlands to the majestic Mount Rushmore, and the vibrant city of Rapid City, you’ll be just moments away from it all. Experience the beauty and excitement of The Black Hills, and make unforgettable memories at Black Hawk Creek RV Park & Cabins. Book your stay today, and let the adventure begin!

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About Us

Black Hawk Creek RV Park & Cabins is a clean and regulated year-round RV Park. We feature full hook-up sites and rustic cabins surrounded by nature and beautiful views. You will feel like you are in the country, yet we are conveniently located only minutes from Rapid City and I-90. 6790 Deadwood Ave. Rapid City, SD 57702 (855) 937-5478 ext. 2

Travel Time To Local Attractions

<10 min to Rapid City
10 min to WaTiki® Indoor Waterpark
10 min to Storybook Island
10 min to The Fountains Splash Patio
15 min to Dinosaur Park
22 min to Bear Country USA
25 min to Sturgis
37 min to Keystone

40 min to Deadwood
40 min to Spearfish
45 min to Custer State Park
45 min to Mount Rushmore National Monument
50 min to Badlands National Park
50 min to Crazy Horse National Monument
90 min to Devil’s Tower National Monument

Directions to our RV Park

Turn East at the Big Barn

From Interstate 90, take Exit 52 and head east on Peaceful Pines Rd. After 1.7 miles you will see the Big Barn. Turn left into our driveway.
From Interstate 90, take Exit 55 and head north on Deadwood Ave. After 2.5 miles you will see the Big Barn. Turn right into our driveway.
BE ADVISED: Beginning June 2nd, Deadwood Ave at exit 55 will be under construction. Please use Peaceful Pines Rd. at exit 52.

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