Title: Shepherd's Wagon #3 Near Mt. Rushmore - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shepherd's Wagon #3 Near Mt. Rushmore Vacation home in Hermosa ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117840000/117834600/117834550/20eb6c16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117840000/117834600/117834550/bed4a8e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117840000/117834600/117834550/64389123.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117840000/117834600/117834550/w509h683x258y0-f3fad259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117840000/117834600/117834550/5c528f54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Shepherd's Wagon #3 Near Mt. Rushmore provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shepherd's Wagon #3 Near Mt. Rushmore Shepherd's Wagons were originally built to shelter shepherds in remote grazing areas. These huts preserve the past while offering a cozy retreat. While you won’t be roughing it like the shepherds once did, you’ll still experience their way of life. Each wagon includes a metal tub, once used for washing, storage, and feeding the herd, along with a mess kit, gas stove, composting toilet, and a port-a-potty for convenience. To add a modern touch, solar-powered lights brighten your stay. The space Escape the rush of modern life and reconnect with nature in our charming shepherds' huts. These cozy retreats offer a slower pace, a break from electronics, and a chance to fully embrace the beauty of the outdoors. Each hut is thoughtfully equipped with: \- A full-sized bed with sheets, a blanket, and pillows \-Space for a tent if you'd like to add guests \- Heat for chilly nights \- A gas stove for easy meal prep \- A mess kit for your dining needs \- A fire pit for gathering under the stars \- A port-a-potty dedicated to the four shepherds' huts \- A shared campground bathroom/shower \- Solar lights for a warm, ambient glow \- Showering towels provided \-Please note that these units are off-grid and do not have any plug-ins \-Please not there is about a 75 yard walk to get from the parking area to the sheep wagons Nestled within Cloud Nine Camping's stunning 33-acre property, you’ll be surrounded by towering oaks, pines, wildlife, and National Forest on three sides. The backside of the property connects to miles of scenic hiking trails within the forest, perfect for exploring. While our campground offers serene seclusion—tucked away just a few miles off Playhouse Road—it’s also centrally located near the best of the Southern Black Hills. You’ll find yourself just: \- 7 miles from Mount Rushmore/Keystone \- 3 miles from Custer State Park \- 3 miles from Lakota Lake \- 5 miles from Center Lake \- 22 miles from Sylvan Lake \- 19 miles from Hill City, SD \- 16 miles from Custer, SD \- 23 miles from Rapid City \- 36 miles (1 hour) from Wind Cave National Park \- 97 miles (1.75 hours) from Badlands National Park Whether you're seeking adventure, relaxation, or a step back in time, our shepherds' huts provide the perfect balance of comfort and rustic charm. Other things to note Check in/out instructions will be sent prior to arrival & departure While the campers, huts, and yurts are positioned for maximum privacy, this is a campground and there are other camp sites with other fellow campers enjoying the Black Hills nearby \*Dogs are allowed with a pet fee.\* Pet fee will double if your furry friend comes along but is not included on your reservation. sleeping arrangements: This wagon includes one full-size bed, which comfortably sleeps two guests. If your group includes more than two people, we assume you're planning to bring a tent. NOTE: Our campground shower/bathroom will be shut down between the dates 10/15-5/1 due to freezing temps. We have on-site port-a-potties that will be available during these times. Thank you ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Paper towels - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117070000/117061200/117061146/0a01ecc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Cabin with AC, heating, hot tub, and WiF, Park Pass in Hermosa Hermosa - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=117061146&PinnedHotelID=117061146&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cabin #4 | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87370000/87362900/87362811/0083cf3c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Timber Haven Cabins Hill City - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=87362811&PinnedHotelID=87362811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67360000/67357000/67356913/bb9b2b37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Silver Lining Cabin in the Black Hills near Mount Rushmore Rapid City - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=67356913&PinnedHotelID=67356913&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101370000/101362900/101362833/w720h774x0y0-762147ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best location in the Black Hills! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.850803,-103.371635&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sntjGtw%7CuR%3FS%3FW%40S%3FU%40U%40S%3FWBS%40U%40U%40UBSBUBUBQBUBUBSDSBSDUDSDSDSDSFSDSFQDSFSFQHQFQFQHQFQHQFOHQHOJOHQHMHQJMHOJOJMJMJMJMJMJMJKLKJKLKLKJKLKLILILIJINGLILGLINGLELGNELENELENGNCLCNCNENALCNANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NDLBNBLBNFNDLDNDLFLDNDLFLHLFNHLFLHLHLHJHLJLJLJJJLJJJJLLJJLHLLLJLHLJNHNJLJPHLHPHNHNHPHNFPHPFPHPFPFPFRFPDRFPFRDRFRDRDRBRDTDRBRDRBTBTBPBTBT%40R%40TBT%40T%40R%40V%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FV%3FRAT%3FTARAVARATCTATARCTCTCPCTCTERCRERETCRERERGRERGRGPERGPGRGPGPIPGPIPGPINIPININIPILKPKLINKNILKLMLILKLMJKLKJMJKJMJMJMJKHMHMHMFMHOHMFMHMFODMDMFODMDODOFMBOBMBODO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCOAMCOAOEOCMCOCOGMEOEMEOEMGMEOGMIMGMIOIKGMIMIMIMKKKMKMKKKMKKKKMKMKMKMKMKMKOIOKMIQIMIQKOIOIQGOIQGQIQGQGQIQGQGSESGQESGSESESESESEUCSESCSCUCUCQCUCUCSAUAUAUCS%3FWASAU%3FUAS%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OX2TVMpitOks4q21eAjNFQJkl70=) Hermosa, SD #### What's nearby - Black Hills Playhouse - 13 min drive - 10.2 km - Legion Lake - 14 min drive - 11.2 km - Big Thunder Gold Mine - 16 min drive - 13.4 km - Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 19 min drive - 14.8 km - Mount Rushmore - 23 min drive - 17.6 km #### Getting around - Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Front Porch - ‬15 min drive - ‪State Game Lodge & Resort Custer - ‬21 min drive - ‪Carver's Café - ‬22 min drive - ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬15 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shepherd's Wagon #3 Near Mt. Rushmore pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Shepherd's Wagon #3 Near Mt. Rushmore? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Shepherd's Wagon #3 Near Mt. Rushmore? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Shepherd's Wagon #3 Near Mt. Rushmore located? > Situated in Hermosa, this vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Custer State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Black Hills Playhouse and Center Lake. Legion Lake and Grace Coolidge Creek are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question