Stay at Dakota Prairie Lodge & Resort, a 5-star pet-friendly resort in Kimball, SD. Enjoy kid-friendly amenities, airport shuttle, and nearby attractions like South Dakota Tractor Museum.
Recent guests highlight outstanding guided pheasant hunts, attentive and friendly staff, and comfortable, well-equipped accommodations. The lodge maintains a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere ideal for both novices and experienced hunters.
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Dakota Prairie Lodge & Resort is a 5-star resort hotel located in the rural setting of Kimball, South Dakota. It caters primarily to visitors interested in outdoor recreation, particularly pheasant hunting. The property is praised for its welcoming atmosphere and comfortable accommodations, which appear well-suited for both families and groups, including those traveling with pets.
The resort offers practical amenities such as pet-friendly and kid-friendly services, along with an airport shuttle, adding convenience for guests arriving via Pierre Regional Airport about a 1 hour 45 minute drive away. Guests can expect a relaxed environment with a strong focus on hunting activities, supported by knowledgeable guides and well-trained dogs, as consistently noted in guest reviews.
Visitors often highlight the quality of the food and the helpful, friendly staff who contribute to a home-like experience. Recreational options on site include social spaces such as a bar, game room, and fire pit for relaxation after active days. The lodge is also noted for providing packed lunches for those out in the field, catering to the needs of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
Nearby attractions include the South Dakota Tractor Museum, offering an additional point of interest beyond the hunting experience. While the property is primarily recommended for guests focused on outdoor pursuits and hunting, its facilities and service approach support a comfortable and practical stay for a range of visitors seeking a rural retreat.
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Fifth year hunting at Dakota Prairie Lodge. Birds are wild, guides are great, and staff and accommodations make one feel at home. Toni is great! Hesitant to recommend, only because we want to keep this place all to ourselves!
Just wrapped up an amazing pheasant hunting trip at Dakota Prairie Lodge with three buddies, two of them on their first-ever pheasant hunt, and they’re both hooked now. The lodge was beautiful, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the food was outstanding. Huge shout-out to our guide Brett and his awesome dogs, they were phenomenal. We limited out both days. Can’t recommend this place enough. We’ll definitely be back!
We went to Dakota Prairie Lodge in early December, 4 of us, I had never hunted Pheasant before, nor had one of my buddies and our two other friends were very experienced. I can't wait to do it again! It was AWESOME! Our guide Brett was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, helpful and his dogs were terrific. Our buddy brought 2 of his pups and they worked great with Brett's dogs too and learned a ton! We all shot our limit both days, Brett knew where to go and it was action packed! Breakfasts were terrific, lunches provided when we were in the field were great and dinners were amazing! The staff was terrific! Accommodations were perfect, the bar was always open, plenty of games, poker, TV's for Monday night football, pool tables, a lot of fun! Highly recommend!
Dakota Prairie lodge and resort was AMAZING! We were allowed to have our dog in our room. Toni and her staff were fantastic meeting all our needs. The meals were very good, packed lunches for hunts were good too. The guides were GREAT, very knowledgeable and friendly. Pheasants were everywhere, limited out every day. We had a fantastic time.
Great place and great people. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The lodge setup was awesome, clean, fully stocked and good food. Toni and her team take great care of the guests. Hunts were a blast and the guides and dogs made sure there was plenty of action. As long as we did our part, we limited out in no time. Highly recommend!
The owner and staff made me feel like family. The lodge was beyond my expectations. We were taken to a new location several times to maintain a high level of action and guided through every aspect of the hunt. Food was wonderful!
We have stayed at Dakota Prairie Lodge & Resort the past 2 years for pheasant hunting. Toni and her team of cooks and hunting guides are top rate, customer service focused and a pleasure to spend time with. We are looking forward to staying there again this December.
What a great experience! The lodge was clean, comfortable, and always fully stocked. Toni and everyone there are fantastic—very friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help while still giving you your space to relax. The food was excellent, and the guides were top-notch. Their hunting dogs were incredible to watch and made the whole experience even better. The game room and five-stand added a lot of fun during downtime, and evenings around the fire pit were the perfect way to wrap up each day. Overall, a truly great place with great people. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an unforgettable pheasant hunt!
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80 reviews 117 Cemetery Rd, Kimball, SD 57355, United States
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