Tent Camping at Bare Bones Bivouac

If you're looking for peace and quiet away from all the tourists in the area, THIS IS IT! Spend the night away from noise, lights and technology. Amenities include an outdoor shower, a composting toilet, and free coffee in the a.m. The camping spot has two camp chairs, a table and two hammocks. Clean water, soap and mosquito repellent also provided. The space Bare Bones Bivouac is a quiet place in a remote south western section of SD. It is considered high prairie, and neighboring cattle graze here twice a year in May and late September. There is wildlife in the night and early morning hours if you are tuned in. Many different plants grow here, and I try to avoid stepping on the flowers and definitely the cactus! We currently have three sleeping cabins and a tent site listed on AirBnb. The Cabin is the first building we built (started in 2012; finished in 2018), and is now the last in a row of sleeping spaces. The first you will pass is a small 12x8 ft building called the Boathouse (that's YOU!), and then the Barn in the middle, which looks like a skyscraper in comparison because the roof style allows for a sleeping loft inside. All of these have a view of Elk Mountain and its lookout tower, and a very large, ever changing sky! The lack of trees in that direction is the result of fire ten, and almost twenty, years ago and the reason we do not permit campfires on our land. Also, there is almost always a fire ban during July and August. Please be respectful of our property, the furnishings, nature all around you, and each other. Guest access 32 acres to explore, plus, The Elk Mountain Lookout Tower is a fun climb up the "hill". (1,000 ft in elevation and one mile back from our driveway) Other things to note Bare Bones Bivouac is a future campground and clay space in the making. Construction projects happen throughout the summer months and generally do not interfere with guests. The interior of the Clay de•Pot was finished in 2023. This is my small Work/Shop located behind the Admin building where I sew or work on my hand-built pottery. You are welcome to see if I have work in progress, or peruse finished products while you enjoy your morning coffee. :) 2024 projects will get us closer to flush toilets in our Homestead building, and space will be designated for a wood-kiln... coming in 2025! PS I recommend sturdy closed toe shoes, rather than sandals or flip-flops. The grasses are wild, with cactus, thistles and pine cones. And there is the potential for a possible snake sighting! Yikes! ask me about that!