Spot wildlife by Jeep, then enjoy a chuckwagon cookout dinner show
4 - 4.5 Hours
Jeep tour, dinner show, hat
Ride an open-air Jeep on a guided buffalo safari in Custer State Park, then head to a chuckwagon cookout for dinner and live entertainment. Your driver stays with you through the evening and brings you back to Creekside Lodge.
Driver cash gratuity is customary and not included with your online payment (clarify the amount with Greetwell before booking). No pets, and guests must be able to take steps in and out of the Jeep. Required car seats must be brought with you.
Full refund or credit with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full credit if the operator cancels due to unforeseen circumstances, including severe inclement weather that prevents departure. No-shows or cancellations within 48 hours are charged the full price.
Arrive at Creekside Lodge at least 15 minutes before departure to check in and complete your waiver. Tours leave on time.
Dress for changing temperatures—cooler evenings and breeze are common. Jeeps are open-air with a canvas top. Bring layers, and you can bring bottled water with a lid.
Use the restrooms at Creekside Lodge before you depart; it’s the only available restroom stop on the tour.
Creekside Lodge, 13389 US-16 Scenic, Custer, SD 57730
This historic 1920s lodge sits in a spectacular location within Custer State Park, offering an ideal home base for exploring the Wildlife Loop, Iron Mountain Road, and Needles Highway. Guests consistently praise the impeccably clean rooms and cabins, with accommodations ranging from the main lodge to creekside units and cozy private cabins. The deluxe rooms with outdoor patios are particularly popular for wildlife watching right from your door. The restaurant earns high marks for its buffet and bison steak, with friendly service and generous portions at reasonable prices. Staff throughout the property get plenty of mentions for being welcoming and helpful. The setting is genuinely stunning, with that peaceful, tucked-into-the-hills feeling that makes for a memorable stay. Keep in mind this is a place to unplug and enjoy nature rather than catch up on streaming. Visitors from near and far seem genuinely charmed by the combination of historical character, natural beauty, and convenient park access.
If you want to see wild buffalo, this is the place. If you're lucky, you might find yourself surrounded by buffalo and unable to get out of your car.
S Yoshioka
March 16, 2026
If you want to see wild buffalo, this is the place. If you're lucky, you might find yourself surrounded by buffalo and unable to get out of your car.
S Yoshioka
March 16, 2026