[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # The Ranger Cabin - Luxury Off-Grid Cabin in Lead ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99114500/99114454/f9ac1fcb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99114500/99114454/cfc71ad1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99114500/99114454/w448h683x289y0-3f7871aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99114500/99114454/w449h683x288y0-52b802f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99120000/99114500/99114454/fd45730b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the heart of Black Hills National Forest at Ranger Cabin. This 1900-built retreat offers a unique off-grid living experience with modern comforts, including Starlink internet and propane heat. Immerse yourself in nature with easy access to ATV trails, hiking paths, and snowmobile trails from your doorstep. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61080 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Free WiFi - Mountain view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Ranger Cabin - Luxury Off-Grid This cabin is rich with history as the original National Forest Ranger Outpost dating back to the late 1800's It is the perfect starting point for all your outdoor adventures and is in one of the heaviest snowfall areas of the Black Hills. You'll have immediate access to ATV and snowmobile trails, adventure moto, hiking, mountain bike trails, endless gravel biking, hunting, and more. This property is so deep in the National Forest, it is solar powered. However, that does not mean rustic! There is also plenty of parking. This cabin is not just a place to stay, it is a UNIQUE AND REAL EXPERIENCE far into the national forest. It is not located a development, it is off by itself. As a result, the absolute silence that you will witness is something to behold. Are you up for the adventure? Please message us with questions. Experience complete off grid living at 6,000 feet with every convenience of a modern home, including Starlink internet, smart TV for streaming movies after a long day of fun, and propane heat. The entire property is solar powered, yet it runs so seamlessly it’s hard to even tell it’s 7 miles from the nearest power line. The Ranger Cabin was built in 1900 and has been completely remodeled while maintaining its original charm. It can comfortably sleep 4 in the main home with the convertible daybed sectional on the 4 season porch. There is also a detached bunkhouse that features a full/twin bunk bed with storage, electricity, and propane heat. Through the remodel, the foremost goal was to create a comfortable and cozy space that allows you to feel part of the woods. The furnishings are high end - RH chairs, Inside Weather Sofa, Purple 3 king mattress, and many hand made accent pieces. If you are looking for a break from a busy world, this is an oasis and what it was designed to be! Other highlights: \- Privacy, this cabin is in a remote area of the National Forest. \- Easy access to Motorized Off Road Trails and hike/bike/horse only trails. \- Handmade and heated tile floors. \- Two person tub/shower. \- Gas stove in the master for warming the room on chilly mornings. \- Repurposed wood pulled from the original structure that dates back to the mid-1700's. \- Bright star views uninterrupted by man-made light. \- Large stone parking area with plenty of space for trailers. WINTER ACCESS - We maintain Tinton Road through the winter. There can be a few inches of snow accumulation on the road between plowing. Due to this, we suggest guests have all-wheel/4-wheel drive. Snowmobilers - Groomed trails are accessible directly from the cabin. No need to haul your sleds to a parking lot. Guest access This cabin is for those who want to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Black Hills. Guests will have access to approximately 10 acres of property immediately surrounding the Ranger Cabin and 2 million acres of national forest just outside the fence. Guests are asked to respect any locked gates, as these areas are private. \-House Rules- You'll be staying in someone's home, so please treat it with care and respect. Checking in and out Check-in after 3:00 PM Checkout before 10:00 AM Self check-in with keypad During your stay 6 guests maximum No pets No parties or events No commercial photography No smoking \-Additional rules- This cabin is hours away from emergency services, be careful. Please remove footwear when entering the home. No parties or large gatherings. No discharging firearms on the property. (This is allowed in the NF.) No hunting on the property. No driving off-road on the property. Do not have camp fires when it is windy or if there is a state/NF issued fire ban. All fires must be attended and fully extinguished with water when done. \-Before you leave- Throw trash away Turn things off Lock up Hang towels Run dishwasher Leave beds unmade ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,080 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55420000/55410100/55410025/b5d8d2ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serene cabin getaway minutes from hiking, biking, UTV and snowmobile trails. 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No off-road driving on the property. No discharging firearms on the property. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 Located in Lead, this cabin is in the mountains. Living Map Theater and Historic Homestake Opera House are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Heritage Plaza and Stone Ridge Commons. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Lead travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lead.dx10225) [View more Cabin rentals in Lead](https://www.expedia.ca/Lead-Cabins.d10225-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.29889,-104.00176&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:c_lmG%7EywyR%3FS%3FW%3FU%40S%3FW%40S%40U%40W%40SBU%40U%40SBUBUBSBUBUDSBSDUDSBSDSDSFSDSFSDSFQFSFQFQFSFQHQHQFOHSHOHOHQHOHOJOHOJMHOLOHMJMJMLMJKJMJKLMJILKLKJKLILILKLGLILINGLGLILENELGNELENELENENCLCNENANCLANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NDNBLBNDLDNDNDLDNFLDLDLHNFLFLHLHLHLHLHLHLJJJLJLJJJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLJNJNHLJNHNHNHNJPHNHNFRHNFPHPFPFRFPHPDRFRFPDRFRDRDRDRDRBRDTDRBRBTBTBRBTBT%40RBT%40T%40R%40V%40T%40R%40V%3FR%40T%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATATARAVATARCTATCRCTCTCRCTCRETERCRERETERERGRERGPGRERIPGPGPGPIPGPIPGPINIPKNIPILIPKLINKLKNKLKNKJKLKJMLKJKLMJMJKJMHMJMHMFMJMFMHMFOFMHMFMDOFMDODODMDOBMBODOBO%40MBOBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAMCOCOAOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMGOEMGMIMGOGMIMGMIMIMIMKKIMKMKKKMMKKKMKKMMKKKOIMMOIMKOIMKQIMIQIOIQIOIQGQIQIQGQGQGQGQGSGSEQGSESGSESEUCSESESCUESCUCSCUCUCSAUAUCSAUAWASAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yhGicelPe-6Epc6mPW6CjWGz3Nk=) Lead, SD ### What's nearby - Dry Lake - 28 min drive - 14.0 km - Spearfish Canyon Nature Area - 34 min drive - 17.1 km - Deer Mountain Ski Area - 54 min drive - 41.1 km - George S. Mickelson Trail - 56 min drive - 42.9 km - Terry Peak Ski Area - 60 min drive - 43.2 km ### Restaurants - ‪Latchstring Restaurant - ‬31 min drive - ‪Roughlock lounge - ‬31 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ranger Cabin - Luxury Off-Grid pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Ranger Cabin - Luxury Off-Grid? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Ranger Cabin - Luxury Off-Grid? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Ranger Cabin - Luxury Off-Grid located? > Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dry Lake, Red Lake, and Spearfish Canyon Nature Area. Black Hills National Forest is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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