Ride a scenic hay wagon to Parker Canyon for a chuckwagon dinner show
2 - 2.5 Hours
Hayride, cookout, live music
Ride a vehicle-drawn hay wagon from Blue Bell Lodge through Custer State Park to Parker Canyon for a chuckwagon cookout and live folk music. You’ll travel mostly on paved roads with a short stretch of private gravel road with some bumps.
Driver and entertainer gratuity is customary and not included; clarify the expected amount with Greetwell before booking. Guests must be able to step in and out of the wagon; no seatbelts are provided. No pets, and wagons may have hay and/or straw—book at your own risk if you have allergies.
Full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full credit if the operator cancels due to unforeseen circumstances, including severe inclement weather that prevents the tour from departing. No-shows or cancellations within 48 hours are charged the full price.
Arrive 30 minutes before departure for check-in, meal ticket and hat distribution, and loading the wagons (steps required). Wagons depart promptly; late arrivals are rescheduled only if space is available.
Dress for changing weather and cooler evenings. Bring a personal water bottle with a lid. Cameras and cell phones are welcome.
There is no bar service at the cookout. You may bring a personal water bottle (lid required). You can also bring one to-go drink per person purchased before departure from the Blue Bell Lodge lounge.
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