The Dry Creek Ranch in Custer County, South Dakota has 760± deeded acres and excellent big game hunting, all just 27 miles from Rapid City, the gateway to the Black Hills. The ranch boasts spectacular views of Custer State Park to the west. The property is both secluded and easily accessible year around via a graveled county road that is only 1 ½ miles off Highway 79. Two wells and multiple ponds provide necessary water for livestock and big game. Improvements are functional and include working corrals, loading chute and livestock shelter. All the perimeter is fenced. There is a 64-acre alfalfa field on the north side of Dry Creek which runs through the middle of the ranch. This ranch has not been overgrazed and has been well managed. The Dry Creek Ranch presents the discerning buyer with distinct opportunities in one of the most sought-after areas in the region.
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760 acresLot Size
Listed by Jeff Garrett• Hayden Outdoors
Bought with Jeremiah Simunek• Engel & Voelkers Black Hills Rapid City
10 acre parcel with a shared well. 20 minutes to Rapid City. Great view of the hills with good grass and county road access. Septic systems are normal in the area and percolation is excellent. The parcel will make a perfect ranchette for horses and few cows. There are no covenants, but seller would like restriction input.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Sep 14, 2026.
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Property Information
Property Type: Farm
Property Sub Type: Ranch
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Ranch
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Rolling Slope
Water Body Name: Ponds/Dams
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size Acres: 760
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Water Source: Well, Private
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Directions: The Rafter R Ranch is located south and West of Hermosa, South Dakota. Go south of Hermosa, South Dakota for 8 miles on Highway 79, then turn west on Dry Creek Road for 1 1/2 miles.
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County: Custer County
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Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
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6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 94° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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