Sleep In An Old Fashioned Covered Wagon In South Dakota

Do you ever just want to unplug and spend an old-fashioned day or two enjoying relaxation without all the noise of technology? To just breathe in the fresh air, to watch the sunrise, and to stargaze at night? You can. Climb aboard an old-fashioned covered wagon, tucked on a beautiful prairie, at this South Dakota homestead to get away from it all.

Journey back to the old days - long before smartphones, smart TVs, and electric cars - when covered wagons traveled across prairies when…

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You check into a beautiful covered wagon at Ingalls Homestead in De Smet.

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The Ingalls Homestead features camping in both small and large covered wagons that promise an old-fashioned experience with some modern amenities.

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All cabins come with such amenities as electricity, a fan, and screened windows, so you can gaze out of the window without having to worry about the bugs.

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Gather round a campfire outside your covered wagon at night, and enjoy a leisurely meal at the picnic table.

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The large covered wagon comfortably sleeps up to five while the small covered wagon is ideal for three.

Ingalls Homestead You’ll need to bring your own pillows and linens. You’ll either sleep on a mat that’s placed on a platform, or on a roll-out mat on the floor.

The Ingalls Homestead also offers traditional tent camping, RV sites, and a bunkhouse, the latter of which is a one-room building with electricity and a mini-fridge.

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During the day, explore the homestead, where you’ll find plenty to do - from going for a ride on a covered wagon to washing clothes like Laura and the rest of the Ingalls family did.

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Click here for the official website of Ingalls Homestead. Or, go here for Facebook.

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Have you ever been to this South Dakota homestead? Join the conversation in the comments! Love the thought of camping but don’t want to forgo the luxuries of a hotel? Click here to read about five fabulous glampgrounds in South Dakota.

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You’ll need to bring your own pillows and linens. You’ll either sleep on a mat that’s placed on a platform, or on a roll-out mat on the floor.

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Address: 20812 Homestead Rd, De Smet, SD 57231, USA