Mountain View Ranch

Description

Set in the foothills near Elk Mountain, this scenic western South Dakota ranch encompasses 402 acres of varied terrain, including timbered ridges, productive hay meadows, and open pastures. Centrally located in the Black Hills between Custer, SD, and Newcastle, WY, the property is approximately one hour’s drive from Rapid City and just minutes from Black Hills National Forest lands offering year-round recreation. The ranch fronts Dewey Road and lies only four miles from a paved highway, providing year-round access. Headquarters improvements include a well-kept three-bedroom manufactured home, garage/shop, pole barn, corrals and two water wells. This working ranch offers a good combination of quality infrastructure, convenient access, and proximity to Black Hills recreation. 

A separate 10-acre parcel of the ranch is available for individual purchase. This surveyed parcel includes the residence, garage, barn, and one water well. Click here for details on the Mountain View Homestead.

Mountain View Ranch
Custer County, South Dakota
402 acres | $2,075,000

Property & Terrain:  
The ranch consists of 402 acres located in the valley between Elk Mountain and an expanse of Black Hills National Forest, at an elevation in the range of 4,600 feet.

The western boundary fronts Dewey County Road for roughly one-half mile and includes rolling pastures and farm ground. Hay fields include 48 acres, which has a 2023 seeding of alfalfa/grass, and 12 acres in crested wheatgrass. The land is fenced into five main pastures, including separate fencing around the hay fields.

The headquarters are situated on the east side of the property, where wooded hills have pine and cedar cover. Around the home, a variety of trees and bushes have been established. 

Home: 
The well-maintained home features an open floor plan with large windows offering views toward Elk Mountain. Extensive remodeling completed in 2015 included a new kitchen, updated main bath, laminate wood flooring, new decking, several new windows and new roof. 

Built in 1984, the manufactured home includes 1,344 square feet with three bedrooms and 1.75 baths. The kitchen and dining area open to a spacious living room with a cozy wood stove. The main bedroom has a walk-in closet and remodeled ¾ bathroom. The convenient laundry room connects the kitchen to a large mudroom addition that provides ample storage and space for a freezer. A front deck and a covered concrete patio in the back provide enjoyable outdoor living spaces. 

Outbuildings & Livestock Improvements:
The property is well equipped for a livestock operation or horse ranch. 
* 24’ x 40’ Garage/Shop – sliding doors, electricity. 
* 24’ x 42’ Pole Barn - spray foam insulation, 200-amp electrical service, with wood-panel lambing or kidding jugs, easily adaptable for horses or other livestock. 
* High fenced hay stackyard.
* RV Carport. 
* RV hookup. 
* Chicken coop. 
Large fenced garden spot. 
The wood plank corral pens are adjacent to the barn. 
Ample parking and plenty of storage for your ATVs, and recreational gear. 

Utilities:
Water – The property has two water wells. 
The newer well was drilled in 2005 and is permitted to a depth of approximately 1,160 feet. In 2025, a new pump was installed, along with new steel pipe from the pump to the top of the casing and repairs were made to the Phase Technologies control box. The second well supplies water to the home and corrals and is reported to be approximately 90 feet deep. In 2024, several components of this well were updated, including a new pump and piping, new electrical, and a new control box.
Electricity –Black Hills Electric Coop, Custer, SD. 
Heating – Propane forced air heat. New furnace in 2020. The propane tanks are leased from Blakeman Propane. 
Cooling- Window air conditioners. 
Sewer - Septic tank and leach field system. (no documents available). 
Telephone/Internet - Landline phone & internet/wifi available through Range. Currently limited cellphone service in the area. 

Covenants:  The property does not have covenants. 

Wildlife: The surrounding area of the Black Hills is prime habitat for a variety of wildlife including antelope, deer, turkey, mountain lion, bobcat, coyote, fox, eagles and hawks. Elk typically range further into the nearby hills. 

Recreation: 
With over one million acres of National Forest, the Black Hills offers outdoor adventure in every season. Access to public land on Elk Mountain is just a few minutes from the property. Many well-known Black Hills attractions are within an easy drive, including Jewel Cave National Monument, Custer State Park, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, and Angostura State Recreation Area. The property is ideally situated to take full advantage of the region’s year-round recreational opportunities.

Access & Location:
From Newcastle, travel east approximately 12 miles on Highway 16 to the Dewey Road (county maintained). Turn south on Dewey Road and continue 4 miles to the ranch entrance, where the property fronts Dewey Road for about one-half mile. Two Track Trail begins at the entrance and runs through the property, with the home located 0.7 miles east of Dewey Road. Two Track Trail is a private access road which crosses the property and is shared with neighboring lands; no maintenance agreement exists on this private road. 

Mileage to nearby towns and destinations: 

• Newcastle, WY—17 miles,
• Jewell Cave National Monument—17 miles, 
• Custer, SD—27 miles,   
• Custer State Park Visitors Center—42 miles,  
• Hill City, SD—42 miles,
• Edgemont, SD—38 miles,
• Rapid City, SD —69 miles,
• Deadwood, SD—71 miles,
• Spearfish, SD—79 miles,
• Gillette, WY—94 miles.

Showings: 
The property may viewed by appointment. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to assisting you.