$95 / night
Classic Queen Room
Our most-loved room — a plush queen bed, prairie views, and everything a road-weary traveler needs to reset.
280 sq ftSleeps 2Queen bed
Private bathroomSmart TVFree Wi-FiCoffee maker
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Watauga · South Dakota · Est. on US-12
Big-Sky Comfort on the Prairie
A family-run inn where the highway meets the horizon. Ten spotless rooms, warm hosts, and the kind of quiet you can only find in Watauga, South Dakota.
4.9 on Google · 35 reviews
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Our Story
A New Chapter for a Prairie Classic
Since taking the keys in 2023, our family has poured heart into every corner of this inn — ten rooms, each with its own bathroom and TV, refreshed for travelers who deserve better than a roadside stop.
Our Promise
Spotless rooms, honest rates, and hosts who remember your name.
Our Home
Right on US-12 between Lemmon and McIntosh — the heart of the northern prairie.
Our Guests
Hunters, ranchers, road-trippers, and families reuniting under one big sky.
Our Vision
To be the warmest stop on Highway 12 — the stay people plan trips around.
Rooms & Rates
Rest Easy, Prairie Style
Every room has its own private bathroom, smart TV, and free Wi-Fi — pick the one that fits your crew.
$115 / night
Double Queen Room
Two queen beds with room to spread out — perfect for hunting parties, work crews, and families on the go.
340 sq ftSleeps 42 queen beds
Private bathroomSmart TVFree Wi-FiMini fridge
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$145 / night
Prairie King Suite
Our finest room. A king bed, a sitting area, and a sunset window that puts on a show every single evening.
420 sq ftSleeps 2King bed
Sitting areaPrivate bathroomSmart TVFree Wi-Fi
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$135 / night
Family Bunk Room
A queen bed plus bunks the kids will fight over — the favorite for family gatherings and reunions.
400 sq ftSleeps 5Queen + bunk beds
Private bathroomSmart TVFree Wi-FiMini fridge
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Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
Honest comforts done right — the details guests mention in every 5-star review.
Free Wi-Fi
Fast, free internet in every room and common area.
Private Bathrooms
Every one of our 10 rooms has its own full bathroom.
Smart TV in Every Room
Stream your favorites after a day on the prairie.
Country Breakfast
Hot coffee and a hearty homestyle start to your morning.
Free Parking
Wide-open parking for trucks, trailers, and campers.
Hunter Friendly
Gear storage, early breakfasts, and freezer space in season.
Family Gatherings
Book multiple rooms for reunions and celebrations.
Flexible Check-In
On the road late? Call ahead — we'll leave the light on.
Spotless Rooms
Guests say it best: “Clean rooms and great people.”
Mornings at the Inn
Coffee First. Then the Horizon.
Mornings here start with hot coffee and a hearty country breakfast in our sunlit dining room. In hunting season we'll have it ready before dawn — just say the word the night before.
- Fresh-brewed coffee all morning
- Homestyle breakfast favorites
- Early service for hunting parties
- Local tips served free of charge
Guest Reviews
Word Travels Fast Out Here
Rated 4.9★ across 35 Google reviews — here's what guests say.
“Clean rooms and great people to work with. Exactly what you want after a long day on the road.”
Explore the Area
Adventures Off Highway 12
The inn sits at the crossroads of grasslands, lakes, and living history — all an easy drive away.
Grand River National Grassland
155,000 acres of rolling public prairie — hiking, birding, and world-class hunting.
20 mi25 min drive
Petrified Wood Park, Lemmon
The world's largest petrified wood park — a one-of-a-kind roadside wonder.
23 mi28 min drive
Shadehill Recreation Area
Boating, fishing, and swimming on Shadehill Reservoir, plus the Hugh Glass Monument.
35 mi40 min drive
Standing Rock Country
Explore the history and landscapes of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation to the east.
30 mi35 min drive
Reserve Your Stay
The Prairie Is Calling
Pick your dates and room — we'll confirm within the hour, usually faster.
Good to Know
Questions, Answered
Check-in opens at 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. Arriving late? Just call us at (605) 569-6866 — we're happy to arrange a late arrival.