Newton Fork Ranch

06/05/2026

A cancellation has made one of our loft cabins available for the July 4th weekend at Newton Fork Ranch. If you are still deciding where to go, we recommend choosing Newton Fork Ranch.

05/10/2026

To our beloved guests this Mother’s Day — thank you for letting us be part of your celebrations, traditions, and family moments. Today we honor the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, mother figures, and all the incredible women whose love shapes our lives in countless ways.

04/24/2026

One of our Canadian visitors, looking north this morning, is wondering if he took a wrong turn?

04/08/2026

Have you looked into your Black Hills vacation plans yet? This is going to be an amazing year. Contact us for more information.

UPDATE: The Lottery application period is now closed.

Today’s the day! The ticket lottery to attend the patriotic festivities and fireworks display at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on July 3, 2026, is officially OPEN. But hurry, it closes April 12!

Tickets are required to join the celebration and will be distributed through an online lottery. Each applicant may request up to four tickets and choice of parking at Mount Rushmore or shuttle service from Rapid City. Lottery results will be shared on April 14.

For more details and to submit a lottery application, visit: https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300010

Protection of the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore National Memorial remains central to event planning for July 3. The National Park Service is coordinating closely with partner agencies to support a safe and memorable celebration for all attendees while continuing its commitment to caring for the landscape and cultural resources of the Memorial.

For additional details about the lottery and Independence Day weekend activities, please visit : https://go.nps.gov/moru250.

Photo Credit: Travel South Dakota

National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the Newton Fork Ranch family. May your days be blessed and filled with joy.

04/05/2026

How exciting!! I can’t wait to get out there and see these magnificent creatures.

The first buffalo calf of the season has arrived at Custer State Park.

The calves are a big attraction at the park each year. and there will be many more to come this spring.

04/01/2026

Just doing some spring cleaning and I look up to see these beautiful guests. Can you spot them?

03/17/2026

It's another beautiful day in the hills. Are you finalizing your vacation plans? Cabins are filling up quickly, so contact me or reserve online. Newtonforkranch.com

03/10/2026

We can't wait for all the festivities this summer. Do you have your reservations in yet?

The National Park Service said the event marks the first fireworks display at the memorial since 2021. Officials noted the show reflects a national celebration of America’s founding and aligns with the Trump administration’s goal of hosting “a grand celebration worthy of the momentous occasion of the 250th anniversary of American Independence.”

02/20/2026

We were honored to have this opportunity to share our Badger Hole cabin with you all. Thank you Custer County Historical Society and Friends.

A heartfelt thank you to Linda Flounders for the wonderful tour and rich history lesson about the original Badger Hole — Badger Clark’s first cabin. This week, the Custer County Historical Society (along with friends) visited Newton Fork Ranch, where we had the opportunity to record Linda’s stories and capture video footage of the cabin and surrounding property. Stay tuned to our page for updates — we’ll be sharing the full video as soon as it’s ready.

Spoiler alert ... you can STAY in the cabin. It is available for nightly rental - if you're looking for a cozy, off-grid experience, Newton Fork Ranch is just minutes from downtown Hill City and sits along the Mickelson Trail.