We are headed to Custer State Park SD May 1st from Tulsa, OK. Will be doing some work camping there over the summer. Have 6 days to get there and would like to stay away from interstate as much as possible. Are there any suggestions on a route with good scenery and not to much heavy traffic. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
Butch & Sandy
DoyleDrayton said
10:53 PM Apr 13, 2016
Hello,
First of all I would like to wish you a happy journey.
I am sorry I could not suggest you anything, since I have never been to this route. But if find anything worth seeing please do let me know, so that if ever I would go to that route I can also experience the same.
Hairtriger said
12:12 PM Apr 14, 2016
Hi Doyle, when I get there I will let you know the route we took and if I would recommend it. Looking at maybe going up highway 81 for a good part of the northern direction. Just not certain the condition of the road, don't want to beat up my rig. Thanks for the reply👍
Hairtriger said
03:07 PM Apr 14, 2016
Actually it's highway 83 that I'm looking to use and not 81.
Rickl said
08:06 PM Apr 14, 2016
I would consider 75 north to 400, just north of independence. Then 400 over to 183. Go north on 183 to 2 in northern NE. Take 2 over to 385 which will get to the black hills/ rapid city area.
Hairtriger said
09:26 PM Apr 16, 2016
Thanks Ricki, I appreciate you taking time to respond. have you driven that route recently?
Butch
Hairtriger said
09:58 PM Apr 16, 2016
Thanks Ricki, I appreciate you taking time to reply to my post. Have you traveled that route recently? Looks like that takes us right to the park area. Again, thank you so much.
Butch
Rickl said
11:09 PM Apr 16, 2016
I have taken the route in sections but never in one trip. It's been a while since I have been on 183' but I have driven the other parts within the last 3 years. I believe my nephew takes 183 quite often with his semi on his way from Mpls to Alburquerque.
Hairtriger said
11:45 AM Apr 18, 2016
Thanks Ricki, we are going to give it a go!!
DoyleDrayton said
12:29 AM Apr 22, 2016
Thanks @Hairtriger
Looking forward to hear your experience soon.
Hairtriger said
08:04 AM May 6, 2016
Hi Rick,
Just a little up date on our travel to Custer State Park. We took your suggestion on our travel route, and it worked out great! Just exactly what we wanting. Roads were good and very little construction. The only change we made was we took took 169 all the way to 400 and cut out the little stretch of 75. Thank you for the suggestion.
Butch
Rickl said
08:08 AM May 6, 2016
Your welcome!
Glad I was able to help, albeit small. Enjoy your time in the Black Hills. It's a great area.
First of all I would like to wish you a happy journey.
I am sorry I could not suggest you anything, since I have never been to this route. But if find anything worth seeing please do let me know, so that if ever I would go to that route I can also experience the same.
I would consider 75 north to 400, just north of independence. Then 400 over to 183. Go north on 183 to 2 in northern NE. Take 2 over to 385 which will get to the black hills/ rapid city area.
Looking forward to hear your experience soon.
Glad I was able to help, albeit small. Enjoy your time in the Black Hills. It's a great area.