America’s most iconic monuments and the heart of the Black Hills

Luxury Glamping Experience – View Mount Rushmore right from the “Campground”

Overall Trip Highlights

• Under Canvas Mount Rushmore – Trade boring hotels for luxury safari tents, cozy campfires, and stargazing straight out of a movie.
• Private Mount Rushmore Tour – Skip the crowds and hear the untold stories behind those famous faces in the granite.
• Crazy Horse Memorial – Watch history come alive at the world’s largest carving-in-progress and explore Native treasures.
• Epic Scenic Drives – Wind through pigtail bridges, tunnels, and jaw-dropping spires on Iron Mountain Road & Needles Highway.
• Custer State Park – Meet the locals—bison herds, curious prairie dogs, and the park’s celebrity wild burros.
• Historic Deadwood – Step into the Wild West, where legends like Wild Bill Hickok still stir up stories.
• Badlands National Park – Wander a landscape so wild it feels like another planet.
• Fireside Nights – End your day with great food, big laughs, and skies so starry you won’t want to blink.

VICKIE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“The tent was immaculate and the bedding was warm and comfortable and the little stove can make the tent nice and cozy. What a perfect experience.”

Stargazer Tent

• King-size bed and luxe linens

• Night sky viewing window above bed

• Private bathroom with shower, sink, and flushing toilet

• Private deck with outdoor lounge chairs

• Wood-burning stove with stocked firewood

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Please note:  hairdryers (and other high-wattage appliances) aren’t available or permitted in the tents since the camp runs on a low-impact power system. Instead, each tent comes with USB battery packs for charging phones and small devices.

Deluxe Tent

• Bedroom wing with king-size bed and luxe linens

• Private bathroom with shower, sink, and flushing toilet

• Private deck with outdoor lounge chairs

• Wood-burning stove with stocked firewood

Pricing found in pricing tab above

Please note:  hairdryers (and other high-wattage appliances) aren’t available or permitted in the tents since the camp runs on a low-impact power system. Instead, each tent comes with USB battery packs for charging phones and small devices.

Don’t just tour South Dakota, Experience South Dakota 

Every Beatrice Bradley trip is crafted to maximize the experiences had during the trip.
The itineraries are specially made to allow time for engaging in conversation and having belly laughs with a new friend. We hope that the activities and experiences may allow you to come out of your comfort zone and to try new or unique things.
These trips are made to replicate a ‘friends get-away trip’. 

Day One: Glamping Under the Stars – Arrival in the Black Hills

Your adventure begins as you touch down in South Dakota and transfer into the heart of the Black Hills. You’ll be welcomed at your safari-inspired camp, where canvas tents are tucked into the forest with views of rolling hills and towering pines.

Spend the afternoon settling in, strolling the wooded grounds, or relaxing on your private deck.

As the sun dips behind the hills, gather for a Welcome Dinner served outdoors beneath a blanket of stars. With the glow of campfire light and the sound of the pines in the breeze, it’s the perfect setting to meet your fellow travelers and start the journey together.

Highlights:

• Airport pick-up and scenic transfer from Rapid City into the Black Hills 
• Check-in to your luxury tent at Under Canvas
• Welcome Dinner with your hosts and and fellow travelers

Day Two: Monuments & Scenic Highways – Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse & the Needles

The day begins at Mount Rushmore, where you’ll walk the Avenue of Flags, circle the Presidential Trail, and step inside the Sculptor’s Studio to hear the story of how this masterpiece was created. The museum and film bring the monument’s history to life, giving you a deeper appreciation for this iconic landmark.

From there, we wind along the Iron Mountain Road, with its twisting pigtail bridges and one-way tunnels that frame Mount Rushmore perfectly in the distance. We’ll pause for photos at Sylvan Lake, a sparkling gem surrounded by granite cliffs, and at the towering Cathedral Spires before continuing along the Needles Highway, where jagged stone pillars rise dramatically against the sky. The drive culminates with the unforgettable Needle’s Eye Tunnel.

In the afternoon, we’ll explore the immense Crazy Horse Memorial. The experience begins with a powerful film, followed by a guided walk through the Indian Museum of North America, which houses over 14,000 artifacts of Native American art and history. The scale of the mountain carving and the cultural exhibits make this visit a powerful highlight of the trip.

Highlights

• • Guided visit to Mount Rushmore: Avenue of Flags, Presidential Trail & Sculptor’s Studio

• • Tour of Crazy Horse Memorial with film and museum exhibits
  • Scenic drive on Iron Mountain Road with pigtail bridges and tunnels
  • Photo stops at Sylvan Lake and Cathedral Spires

  • Journey through the Needles Highway and Needle’s Eye Tunnel 

Day Three: Wildlife & Wild West – Custer State Park and Deadwood

The day begins with a journey through Custer State Park along the famed Wildlife Loop Road. This route is known for its massive herds of bison, often seen crossing the road just a few feet away. Keep watch for pronghorn antelope, elk, and prairie dogs as we make our way across rolling hills and wide grasslands. The park’s most playful residents, the wild burros, often wander up to greet visitors.

We’ll continue the adventure north to Deadwood, a legendary frontier town born during the Gold Rush. Stroll the wooden boardwalks, see historic saloons, and hear stories of colorful characters like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. The town’s preserved charm and Old West atmosphere make it a living museum of American history.

Dinner in Deadwood closes out the day before returning to camp.

Highlights

• Scenic drive through Custer State Park’s Wildlife Loop

• Bison, pronghorn, elk, prairie dogs, and wild burros

• Explore historic Deadwood with its Old West saloons and legends

• Group Dinner in Deadwood 

 Day Four: Painted Landscapes – Badlands National Park

Today is devoted to the dramatic scenery of Badlands National Park, a land of jagged peaks, striped cliffs, and sweeping prairie vistas. The drive takes us through the park’s scenic loop with stops at striking overlooks such as Big Badlands Overlook and Panorama Point, where colorful rock formations stretch endlessly toward the horizon.

We’ll visit the Ben Reifel Visitor Center to explore exhibits on the park’s fossil history and geology before continuing deeper into the park. Boardwalk trails and viewpoints along the way provide opportunities for close-up views and photographs of this otherworldly terrain.

The day concludes back at camp with a festive Farewell Dinner under the stars, celebrating the week’s adventures and the friendships made.

Highlights

• Full-day tour of Badlands National Park
• Stops at Big Badlands Overlook and Panorama Point
• Visit to Ben Reifel Visitor Center with exhibits and fossil displays
• Scenic drive through the Badlands loop
• Farewell Dinner at camp

 Day Five: Farewell to the Black Hills – Departure Day 

After one last breakfast together at camp, it’s time to say goodbye. Transfers will be provided back to the airport starting at 8:00 AM. 

Note: This itinerary serves as a general guide to what we will be doing, seeing, and eating, with the final version provided approximately two weeks prior. The published itinerary is an example and may be adjusted to include accommodations, tours, or restaurants of comparable quality to ensure the best experience.