Just a stone's throw from Custer State Park! Three guest cabins, plus two suites in the lodge, are located on 6 beautiful, serene acres in Custer County, SD.
The Calamity Jane cabin is an authentic, historic log home with original rock fireplace. The cabin got its name because Calamity Jane herself spent an evening in the cabin while traveling through the hills back in the day.

All cabins include wifi, air conditioning, heating, and outdoor dining facilities with access to a barbecue grill. Cell service can be spotty through out the Black Hills. However, we have recently upgraded to Starlink satellite internet.

The Calamity Jane is an open floor plan - no bedrooms - which sleeps 3 people, or possibly 4. It has a king size bed and a single bed. Accommodations include a kitchenette (with a sink, microwave, mini fridge, and a single burner hot plate to cook on (w/pots and pans), a petite bath with a walk in shower, a kitchen table, a dining table, and a 32" Roku TV. Outside there is an all cedar deck with a table, 2 chairs, and BBQ grill for outdoor enjoyment.

There is a 3 day minimum to rent the Calamity Jane.

McDonald Mountain Ranch is in a very convenient location. Center Lake is nearby, which is a swimming/fishing lake with picnic tables, barbeque grills, showers and restrooms; located 2 miles away from the ranch. The Black Hills Historic Playhouse is also within a few miles. The beautiful Iron Mountain Hiking Trail is right around the corner. The Wolf Camp outdoor restaurant which serves barbeque ribs, burgers, pizza, etc is 1/2 mile away. The entrance to Custer State Park is also right around the corner. In our opinion we have the best and most beautiful property and location in the hills!

Minimum age requirement on Calamity Jane is age 3

Unfortunately due to many considerations and despite the fact that we are huge animal lovers, we do not allow pets in our cabins. If a guest arrives for their reservation with an animal they will NOT be given a rental key NOR issued a refund.

We do not have guest laundry facilities. There are laundromats in Keystone and Hill City.

Check in is at 4:00pm. Because we have a full house and are small staffed please do not arrive early. Late check in is fine just give us a call to arrange it.

Driving and Parking Info: The Ranch is located directly off of a well maintained and paved county road.  Our driveways are hard packed dirt and gravel.  We have limited parking near each of the cabins and suites. We have an additional parking area at the rear of the main lodge.  We have a large, well kept meadow beyond that for overflow parking of motorcycle trailers, side by sides, etc.  We ask that you please do not block the main driveways or the two car garage at the front of the property.  

Air-conditioned accommodations at this cabin offer coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Hermosa cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.