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The Retreat at Pointer’s Ridge

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· Baltic, Minnehaha, South Dakota

21 acres hosted by Deb K.

1 tent site

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Best in South Dakota: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

The Retreat at Pointer’s Ridge is located on 21 acres along the Big Sioux River, a place of quiet and natural beauty intended to foster social interaction and creative pursuits between artists and community in SE South Dakota, 10 miles north of Sioux Falls. Property updates at The Retreat happen constantly; we get better and better! The 100′ x 40′ main hall is perfect for larger workshops, concerts, poetry readings, small theatrical productions, classes, and other social gatherings and rentals in April through November. The A-Frame is a unique space for recitals, presentations, meetings, or a sleeping space for up to 6 people. There is a Woodworking Shop; Artist Studio; screened-in outdoor patio; playground; huge bonfire pit; and room to camp or explore. The Retreat is a space to work in quiet solitude or to collaborate on creative projects with others. The setting is inspiring; possibilities for your stay are endless. Learn more about this land: This site is a sandy spot along the Big Sioux River on a ridge well above the water line. View out over the river to a farm on the opposite bank. Spend your time with wild turkeys, geese, and an occasional deer. Site is on the far edge of an artist retreat, but still private. Spend time hiking the river bank or gravel country roads, fish in the river, take part in any Retreat activities if available, photography opportunities, enjoy an evening campfire under the stars.This site is a sandy spot along the Big Sioux River on a ridge well above the water line. View out over the river to a farm on the opposite bank. Spend your time with wild turkeys, geese, and an occasional deer. Site is on the far edge of an artist retreat, but still private. Spend time hiking the river bank or gravel country roads, fish in the river, take part in any Retreat activities if available, photography opportunities, enjoy an evening campfire under the stars.

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29 ratings · 26 reviews

Molly H.recommends

June 13, 2024

Big Sioux River Retreat

Great place! A peaceful sanctuary

I loved staying at Deb's retreat on the Big Sioux River. The location is magical, the bathroom was very nice and had a good shower, there were herb-lined trails to enjoy contours and views of the land, and Deb was very friendly and gracious. I appreciated having a site along the river that felt private and peaceful.

Sarah A.recommends

June 1, 2024

Big Sioux River Retreat

We loved our stay here! The area was very quiet and peaceful and Deb was a great host!

Lauren P.recommends

April 17, 2024

Big Sioux River Retreat

Deb was an amazing host! I had planned to use the tent site, but with a big storm it was too muddy and Deb offered me a stay in the Main Hall, which was very cozy! Though I ended up staying in my van, it was amazing to relax with the selection of puzzles and books, and the radio indoors during the drizzle. The river and walk around the property is gorgeous, and the swings, screened porch, and gardens are all wonderful additions! What an amazing retreat Deb and her family have put together for creatives. I wish I could have stayed longer to enjoy cooking a meal in the well supplied kitchen and to have a gathering of my own. Maybe someday! Be prepared for the gravel road to the retreat, but unless it's raining hard most vehicles should be okay. Deb was a most gracious host, she greeted me and gave a very thorough tour of all the amenities. My stay could not have been better, thank you Deb!

James R.recommends

October 15, 2023

Big Sioux River Retreat

Quiet Oasis in a Storm

Deb was easy to communicate with, and the campsite is private while also close to a building that houses a kitchen as well as flush toilets and showers, really a great amenity particularly if the weather is iffy. Deb contacted us on our arrival day to say that she had a cabin available if we wanted to use it, as it had been raining for two days and looked like it would continue. So thoughtful and generous of her! I recommend this camp, it is convenient to Sioux City and I-90, but not too close, it is very quiet here.

Ralph O.recommends

August 3, 2023

Big Sioux River Retreat

Amazing!!!!

We had a beautiful camp site by the river. The hospitality from both Deb and Peter was wonderful. My brother and I wished we could have stayed longer. I HIGHLY recommend this campground and our amazing hosts. If we ever get back to Sioux Falls we will definitely stay at this campground.

Taylor L.recommends

June 29, 2023

Big Sioux River Retreat

I loved the stay, showers were great and privacy was perfect by the river. Also Deb was so nice!

Location

Baltic, Minnehaha, South Dakota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Očhéthi Šakówiŋ and Yankton First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Deb K.Joined in May 2021

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 7 hours

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