Private open-top Jeep ride on Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road
2.5 - 3.5 Hours
Up to 4 people
Private guide, Open-top Jeep
Explore paved stretches of the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway in a private open-top Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Ride Needles Highway and Iron Mountain Road with scenic overlooks, tunnels, and pigtail bridges along the way.
Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in and waiver completion. You must be able to step into and out of the Jeep, and pets are not permitted. Cash gratuity for your driver is customary and not included; clarify the amount with Greetwell before booking.
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 the tour from departing. No-shows or cancellations within 48 hours are charged the full price.
Dress for an open-air Jeep ride and changing conditions; layers are encouraged. Bring sunscreen if you want it and bring your own water (lids required). Blankets are available.
The tour will often still depart in rain, and you can request the canvas top be snapped on. Lightning will force the tour to be rescheduled or delayed.
Standard seatbelts are available, but you must bring any required car seats.
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