French Creek Ranch

French Creek Ranch, Custer, South Dakota

This is a very special "Bed & Barn" (B&B) whose operation is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of guests traveling with horses. Other guests are certainly welcome. Guest ranch facilities include: a beautiful western house, a luxurious barn with box stalls, outside corrals, as well as horse trailer-camper hook-ups.

Location
The home is situated on 25 beautiful acres in the heart of the southern Black Hills with an inspiring view of the Needles formation. French Creek runs through the property (the very creek on which General Custer discovered gold). The guest ranch is on Rte. 16A, just 1.5 miles from Custer State Park, 2.1 miles from Custer,
and within close distance to some of the most beautiful horseback riding, hiking, and mountain biking trails in the United States. Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Wind Cave and many other tourist attractions are also in the immediate vicinity.

Accommodations
The ranch house includes two large guest rooms, each with a queen bed and a private bath. These accommodations are complimented by a sauna, a Jacuzzi, a pool room, a sitting room with a stone fireplace, a wet bar, a dining area, and a lovely patio with a view of the hills.

Amenities
This working horse ranch includes a stable with 9 large wooden box stalls, each with its own run, and four large outdoor corrals with wooden fencing. Horses may be boarded for an additional fee. Horse trailer - camper hook ups can be accomodated. Feed, bedding, tack, and other services are available. Extras such as trout fishing, tennis, volleyball, and horseshoes can also be enjoyed on the grounds.
Sauna, hot tub, game room (with pool and Ping-Pong), large fireplace, wet bar with refrigerator (for guests use), tennis, basketball, & volleyball courts, horseshoe area, and fishing. Information available on guided tours for hiking, and horseback riding, about area restaurants & tourist attractions. Reservations made for guests.
Camper Hookup - Water, sewer & electric. Priced at $25/night.
Corrals - There are 4 corrals available at $10 / horse per night (not included with the room)
Barn - Stall/run space when available. Hay & grain available for an additional fee. -Large Boxstalls in barn available at $20/night per horse.

Meals
Continental style including muffins, breads, bagels, croissants, fruits, dry cereal, juices, milk, hot chocolate, teas, reg. & decaf. coffees, and condiments.

Children: welcome over 13 years old

Smoking: outside only

Pets: Horses only!

Rates: $100

Payment: info n/a