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Buffalo Safari & Chuckwagon Cookout (Combo)

Named Top 10 US Safaris! Your Jeep tour continues on to bring you to the evening Chuckwagon Cookout & back.

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Custer State Park Jeep Tour & Chuckwagon Cookout

Our buffalo safari tour will take you where only we can go: off-road. Trek through the park in an open-air jeep 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 critters.

But it doesn't stop there. This tour then meets 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.

Combo Activity Details

Tours depart every evening from Creekside Lodge at the State Game Lodge Resort. Duration 4 to 4.5 hours. Seats up to 7 paid passengers per vehicle. Then meet up with the Chuckwagon Cookout in the mountain canyon for a chuck wagon feast and live entertainment with some Western flair!

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At a Glance

  • 4 to 4.5 hours.
  • Drivers offer animal facts, history, and more the whole way.
  • Tour Wildlife Loop Road with exclusive access to private dirt roads...best possible access to the herds!
  • Named Top 10 Safaris in the US.
  • Steak dinner show served at Blue Bell Lodge's Chuckwagon Cookout, in a beautiful mountain canyon
  • Driver returns you back to Creekside Lodge at the end of the evening.
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  • Evening departures, times vary by season. Book online to check your date for the departure time.
  • Departs from Creekside Lodge at the State Game Lodge Resort.
  • Check in at Creekside Lodge no later than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Late arrivals will be rescheduled (based on availability) to the next available tour, and seats book up quickly.
  • Steps required, assistance available.

2024 Rates

  • Adults: $150
  • All Children 11 & under: $125


  • Advanced reservations are highly recommended
  • Please place your reservation online
  • Day-of reservations accepted based on availability by booking online or calling in
  • For questions, please call 605-255-4541 May 1 through mid-October
  • For questions, please call 888-875-0001 mid-October through the end of April
  • 48-hour cancellation policy
  • Check-in at Creekside Lodge

Must arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time for check-in, waivers, and loading. Late arrivals will be rescheduled (based on availability) to the next available tour, and seats book up quickly.

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 into and out of the Jeep. No pets.

Tours will often depart when raining; dress accordingly. Should the tour reschedule due to lighting, you will be contacted by the Safari Tour Staff.

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