Save 20% on 3+ night stays in Specialty Reunion Cabins over 2026 hot dates. Season 2026 Opening Day: May 1. Mother's Day Spring Wildlife Weekend: May 8-10. Open House & Free Fishing: May 15-17.

Stay During Open House Weekend & Win a Cabin Upgrade

Book Your Stay May 15–17 & You Could Stay in the Ponderosa Cabin

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Planning to visit Custer State Park Open House Weekend (May 15–17, 2026)? Make it more than a day trip—stay right in the park.

Custer State Park Resorts offers lodge rooms and cabins just minutes from the weekend’s events, so you can experience everything from early morning activities to evening programs without leaving the park.

Stay May 15–17 & Be Entered to Win a Cabin Upgrade

Guests staying in a Custer State Park Resort lodge room or cabin during Open House Weekend will be automatically entered for a chance to receive a complimentary upgrade to the Ponderosa Cabin at Blue Bell Lodge.

No sign-up needed—simply book your stay and enjoy the weekend.

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A Weekend Full of Things to Do

Open House Weekend is one of the most event-filled weekends of the season. During your stay, you can enjoy:

  • Pancake feed with park staff at Legion Lake Lodge
  • Fishing activities and prizes at Legion Lake
  • Outdoor Fair with hands-on exhibits and demonstrations
  • Hayrack rides and the daily horse roundup at Blue Bell Lodge
  • Bison corral tours and family-friendly programs
  • Live country music throughout the weekend

With activities happening across the park, staying overnight gives you the flexibility to explore at your own pace.

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Stay Close to the Experience

When you stay inside Custer State Park, you’re never far from the action—or the quiet moments in between.

  • Easy access to Open House Weekend events
  • Early morning and evening wildlife viewing opportunities
  • Scenic drives, hiking trails, and lakes just minutes away
  • Dining, music, and activities at multiple resort locations

Whether you choose State Game Lodge, Sylvan Lake Lodge, Blue Bell Lodge, or Legion Lake Lodge, each location offers a unique way to experience the park.

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Lodging Special Details

  • Valid for stays May 15–17, 2026
  • Applies to all Custer State Park Resort lodge rooms and cabins
  • All eligible guests are automatically entered into the drawing
  • One winner will receive a Ponderosa Cabin upgrade