Dakota Dual Sport Riders

Past Rallies => September 20-23 2018 => Topic started by: Lonesome Dave on June 18, 2018, 09:10:02 PM

Title: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: Lonesome Dave on June 18, 2018, 09:10:02 PM
Please see link below, posted in general discussion HayDuke
http://www.dakotadualsportriders.com/smf/index.php?topic=2535.0

As mentioned in the above thread, I called Mountain Meadows today to confirm dates with them.  The 3rd weekend was actually open, but NOT anymore.
Once again plenty of RV sites but only one cabin left.  So, I would assume this place is out.

Maybe Nemo?  Ideas?  Discussion?

Mystic Hills Hideaway.....maybe?  It's over by Custer Peak.  They have some very close by Condos that can hold a bunch of people.  We talked about this place a couple of years ago. 
Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: greatbuffalo on June 18, 2018, 09:57:44 PM
What about the 4th weekend Dave?
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Post by: locopny on June 19, 2018, 01:30:12 AM
Mystic Hills looked like a very nice place running past.
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Post by: sandhillrider on June 19, 2018, 06:16:54 AM
Mystic hills looks ok but there web page says they no longer offer tent camping if that matters.
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Post by: ADV Piglet on June 19, 2018, 12:13:56 PM
Anyone familiar with Crooked Creek Campground by Hill City?  Close enough to trails?

From their Web page:

Crooked Creek has a wide variety of lodging with 84 RV sites, 15 cabins, a 14-room motel, shaded tent sites along the creek, and two tipis for sleeping under the stars. Pets are welcome in the RV park and select cabins.
Other amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, direct acess to the Mickelson Trail, a General Store, Breakfast Barn, laundry facility, and wine tasting room. We also  have a shelter available for groups by reservation.
Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: Bogus Jim on June 19, 2018, 12:34:38 PM
Quote from: ADV Piglet on June 19, 2018, 12:13:56 PM
Anyone familiar with Crooked Creek Campground by Hill City?  Close enough to trails?

My folks have stayed there, and I've had friends stay there. It's nice but probably a little pricey for DDSR unless there's an off-season rate in September.
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Post by: Bogus Jim on June 19, 2018, 12:41:21 PM
Hey Dave, how many tent sites does your yard have?
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Post by: ADV Piglet on June 19, 2018, 02:28:24 PM
I checked on rates & availability at Crooked Creek.
Could do weekends of Sept 13-16 or Sept 20-23.

RV sites: $30-50
Cabins: $53 (no bathroom) or $99-173 with amenities
Motel rooms: $102-119
Tent: $32 (I think she gave me the peak season rate!)


http://www.crookedcreeksd.com/lodging/rv-lots



I can do some checking around to see what other options available in area. 

Any campgrounds have a bar? I think that would be a nice amenity to have on-site for when it rains  ;D   

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Post by: Fletch on June 19, 2018, 03:16:42 PM
I like the way you think   ;)
Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: Lonesome Dave on June 19, 2018, 07:48:37 PM
Quote from: Bogus Jim on June 19, 2018, 12:41:21 PM
Hey Dave, how many tent sites does your yard have?
I have as many as we need, but only one bathroom!

Quote from: greatbuffalo on June 18, 2018, 09:57:44 PM
What about the 4th weekend Dave?

FYI, I checked on last weekend of Sept. at Mountain Meadows.  Once again, only one cabin.

Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: greatbuffalo on June 19, 2018, 09:17:25 PM
There is the horse camp remember

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Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: Wacked on June 21, 2018, 08:47:21 AM

Jeez.....  I was really "feeling" the Deerfield country for the fall rally and kinda bummed that Mountain Meadows cabins are filled up.

How many fall attendees are planning on getting a cabin?  That may determine what place we pick.

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Post by: ADV Piglet on June 21, 2018, 09:47:51 AM
Cabin for us

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Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: Leo FishBear on June 21, 2018, 12:25:53 PM
I would like to do a cabin or something of that nature again but it won't be a deal breaker for me I will do a tent as well.
Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: hayduke.klr07 on June 24, 2018, 02:25:35 PM
Rafter J south of hill city.
whispering pines on silver city road.
three forks, junction 16 and 385, north of hill city.  it would be a great location.  close to dirt and fuel.
Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: tannerc on June 25, 2018, 01:22:18 PM
I will be having a few riders (5-8) out in the hills for the annual ADV ride the last weekend in Sept. (27-29th)
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Post by: Fletch on June 25, 2018, 01:29:39 PM
Quote from: tannerc on June 25, 2018, 01:22:18 PM
I will be having a few riders (5-8) out in the hills for the annual ADV ride the last weekend in Sept. (27-29th)

which by the way is always a good time ;)
Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: greatbuffalo on July 02, 2018, 09:52:44 PM
I will will be out of the area between work and travel for the next month.

Just had a conversation with Stacy, ADVPiglet.

She has accepted the mission to find us a place and weekend to have the Fall Rally. We really need one person to make these decisions and I think she will good person to do this.

I am sure she will be posting her finding with in a week or so.

Please support her efforts. Remember she will be gone for a while as well. :)

Hope we can find a nice place that all will be in agreement with but we cannot always please every one .
Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: Lonesome Dave on July 02, 2018, 10:08:27 PM
Stacy, get a hold of Brad and Sue, they have a place with cabins near 3 forks that might work.  I'll send you a text with the info.  I just can't remember the name right now.
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Post by: ADV Piglet on July 03, 2018, 09:51:17 AM
Tomorrow and/or Saturday morning I am going to dust off the v-strom and scout campgrounds around Hill City and Custer, including some of the places that have been mentioned. Open to more suggestions. 

Main thing I'm looking for is proximity to trails/gas/food that can accommodate tents, RVs, and us needy cabin people. Major bonus points if there is a bar within walking distance.   8)
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Post by: locopny on July 03, 2018, 08:32:13 PM
Thank you for taking the task on for us Stacy
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Post by: ADV Piglet on July 05, 2018, 01:43:49 PM
It is tentatively looking like Nemo Guest Ranch the weekend of September 20-23.  Stay tuned for the official post with more details.

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Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: greatbuffalo on July 05, 2018, 09:10:47 PM
Thank you Stacy  :)
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Post by: Lonesome Dave on July 05, 2018, 11:24:53 PM
Stacy has to work tomorrow, so I'll write this little bit.  Today, Stacy and I talked few times.  It looked like Nemo Guest Ranch was going to be the place on the 3rd weekend, but the RV spots were on the other side of the creek and also opposite of all the cabins.  So we started looking at the 4th weekend.  Everything is almost wide open.

I went and looked tonight at the RV spots.  Didn't really like it that well.  So Stacy and I decided the following weekend (20th to 23rd) is the date.  It's mostly open and all the RV  spots on the south side of the creek are open.  I also checked with the restaurant and bar owners.  They've been open full time since last year and will continue.  So the restaurant and bar are good to go.  Also, very important, a big fire place at the bar in case it's needed.

Stacy is going to call them tomorrow to confirm everything and will post everything.

I want to point out that Stacy did all the work here.  She just called me to bounce off ideas and get another opinion. 
So THANK YOU Stacy.  :)
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Post by: loingrader on July 05, 2018, 11:41:36 PM
And let us not forget Malcolm Smith was in attendance at one of our fall rallys at the Nemo Guest Ranch.  Well he was there at the same time anyway.  What a cool guy.

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Post by: Leo FishBear on July 06, 2018, 12:59:57 AM
thanks for doing all the leg work. for all of us out of towners.
Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: ADV Piglet on July 06, 2018, 01:43:46 PM
I found a bar, at a campground. You're welcome!  ;D

I am going to start a new thread with fall rally details.

FYI for future campgrounds. There are not many options!  But I did have a beautiful day to ride around the hills checking them out!

This is what I learned:

Whispering Pines - near three forks, an option for future rallies as it would fit our needs

Three Forks - awesome location with bar/restaurant/gas station across street but not much else, no plumbing in any cabins,  showerhouse didn't look like much from outside (although didn't go in). 

J Rafter - South of Hill City a few miles. I really liked this place. Nice facilities. Room for trailers and all our stuff. Expensive! Cheapest cabin rate in September was $140. RV sites $65

Buffalo Ridge - right in Custer so close to gas/food. Lots of room. Large picnic shelters for potluck. Cheap. No plumbing in any cabins.

Beaver Lake - 3 miles West of Custer. Possibility for future rallies in Custer. Has the room, cabins with plumbing, not that far out of town, reasonably priced. Cabins were already booked up for Sept dates.

Horse Creek resort - on 385 by Sheridan Lake, has everything except not close to gas. restaurant on site. RV sites $38, Cabins start at $130.

Crooked Creek &  Trailside Resorts  - (Hill City) right options but no room for trailers, etc. Very cramped

Kemps - 1 mile out of Keystone on Old Hill City Rd., right options but no room for trailers, etc. Very cramped
Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: Hank on July 06, 2018, 08:49:25 PM
Thanks so much for taking the reins on the fall rally!    I plan on making this one, come hell or high water!
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Post by: greatbuffalo on July 06, 2018, 11:45:00 PM
Thank you Stacy, Your awesome
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Post by: tannerc on July 11, 2018, 04:27:45 PM
Nemo is a better place to have a dual sport rally anyway, The fall rally is usually away from the single track and big bike orientated, as such Ive never really made plans to attend. Nemo is right in the middle of all the riding a better place to suit all riding preferences.
Title: Re: Fall Rally - When & Where?
Post by: mark96 on August 30, 2018, 10:44:06 AM
I'm hoping to be in the hills ....possibly camping at Sheridan Lake starting around the week of Sept 10. I have camped there before and I really enjoy it. Close to all services at Hill City.
There is a good chance I'll be on my own...with the klr in the van ...coming from Winnipeg Canada.
Depending on where and when the rally is I would love to attend.
Also if anyone would like to hook up for a mid week easy ride you could email me

mstevenswpg@gmail.com
or my number in Winnipeg 204 275 2741

Mark