Groups & Events Retreats
Teambuilding in Custer State Park
At Custer State Park Resort, we don't believe in the same old meeting experience, and we have a feeling you aren't looking for one. If you are seeking more than that which can be achieved within four walls, an experience that takes you outside of your daily grind and back to nature's finest, we have crafted innovated, Black-Hills-inspired teambuilding activities that will ensure your meeting is the one that makes the greatest impression.
Compass Orienteering: You Mean I Can't Google It?
Custer State Park prides itself in being a nature preserve, and with that, we encourage a little time away from our mobile devices. This program strips us of today's technology and forces your group to remember how things were... building your teamwork skills by going back to basics with just a map and a compass.Geocache Adventure at the State Game Lodge
Because in the end, we still love our gadgets. This program focuses on a beginner's use of the GPS unit to navigate to nine waypoints, each designated by a question about the park. A great opportunity to encourage some friendly competition, this adventure gets everyone on foot and involved.Teambuilding activities are available May 1 - June 15 and August 15 - October 31. Please inquire today with our Sales Office at 605.255.4672 if you are interested as activity coordinator schedules book well in advance!
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Don't take our word for it -- take theirs!
"You DO have a great facility! It was perfect to have the whole Creekside Lodge to ourselves. And those that toured the Reunion Cabin were very impressed. I heard several people say they would return with family for a stay at the resort... Thanks again for a great time."
- Janet C, Exec Assistant, Pace Analytical
Spring 2011
"We had a wonderful time in South Dakota and couldn't have stayed at a more beautiful place than Custer State Park. Staying in the Reunion Cabin worked great for our company retreat, allowing for a fun and relaxing meeting area."
- Pam H, Exec Assistant, International Marketing, Inc
Fall 2010
Corporate retreats, small meetings, and conventions select Custer State Park Resort for the unique atmosphere and setting, the many things to see and do, and the friendly, professional staff that will insure the success of your event. All four lodges include full service dining rooms, general stores, and activites.
Custer State Park Resort offers four distinctly different resorts.
The State Game Lodge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers lodging facilities ranging from historic rooms used by President Coolidge and President Dwight D. Eisenhower to rustic cabins and creekside homes. The property includes three meeting facilities, plus the ability to meet all of your food and beverage needs. See our Banquet space and capacity charts for details. Both meeting rooms at Creekside Lodge have a built in sound system with auxiliary sound system input. One wireless microphone and one lapel microphone are included in room rental. Free Wi-fi. For information on AV equipment available, please see our Audio Visual page.
Sylvan Lake Lodge, overlooking Sylvan Lake and the granite outcroppings of Harney Peak, offers breathtaking views from cozy lodge rooms and rustic cabins. The property includes two meeting room facilities, plus the ability to meet all of your food and beverage needs. See our Banquet space and capacity charts for details. Built-in sound system in the auditorium with Bose Auxiliary sound system input. One wireless microphone and one lapel microphone are included in room rental. Free Wi-Fi. For information on AV equipement available, please see our Audio Visual page.
Blue Bell Lodge is a hideaway retreat with a western guest ranch flavor and offers handcrafted log cabins peacefully tucked away in the pines. One meeting facility in the lodge, along with the White Buffalo Banquet Room, offer everything you will need for a successful event. See our Banquet space and capacity charts for details. Built-in sound system in White Buffalo Room with auxiliary sound system input. One wireless microphone and one lapel microphone are included in room rental. Free Wi-fi (though signal strength varies). For information on AV equipment available, please see our Audio Visual page.
Legion Lake Lodge is a lakeside lodge with cabins nestled in the pines, with swimming, fishing and paddleboating. The outdoor deck is a great space for an afternoon break or a casual lunch.
Create excitement for your socials and dinners by meeting on the lawn of the State Game Lodge, the "Summer White House" for Presidents Coolidge and Eisenhower. If you prefer a taste of the Old West, there's a hayride that will take you to a western chuck wagon cookout. Need a break in your meeting schedule? Take an exciting Buffalo Safari Jeep Ride into the backcountry of Custer State Park or saddle up for a trail ride and a hopeful encounter with a band of bighorn sheep or herd of majestic elk.
71,000 acres of natural beauty and adventure await your group at Custer State Park Resort. Only 45 minutes from the Rapid City, SD airport, the resort offers secluded relaxation in a convenient location. Custer State Park is where granite spires tower over pristine lakes, clear mountain streams flow through unspoiled forests, and the buffalo roam free. We are looking forward to hosting you!
For more detailed information on the meeting room facilities, see our capacity charts and venue spaces. Also please click here to view our banquet and catering brochure.
