Triple U Buffalo Ranch

Home of "Dances With Wolves"

The Triple U Buffalo Ranch (locally known as the Houck Ranch) has been raising American Bison, better known as buffalo, since 1959. It is home to over 3500 buffalo which roam on 60,000 acres of pure, natural prairie in central South Dakota. An abundance of other animals flourish here including Quarter horses, deer, antelope, coyotes, prairie dogs and many species of birds and other wildlife. It is currently owned and operated by the late Roy Houck's daughter, Kaye Ingle, and her family.

The ranch and the buffalo herd have been featured in many commercials and film documentaries worldwide. Much of the award-winning movie "Dances With Wolves" was filmed on the ranch, including Fort Sedgewick and the buffalo hunt. The prairie and the buffalo became world famous for their role in this epic film.

Currently Triple U Buffalo Ranch features:

the buffalo herd: and a great view of the prairie made famous by "Dances With Wolves"
a gift shop offering unique buffalo items
guided trophy buffalo hunts
buffalo meat in all cuts and quantities
buffalo products including skulls, hides, bones and more

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Directions Triple U Ranch Sign

The ranch is located in central South Dakota near Lake Oahe. The entrance is 31 miles northwest of Fort Pierre on Highway 1806 at the mile marker 217. From Pierre, South Dakota, travel northwest 31 miles (45 minutes) on Hwy. 1806 to mile marker 217. The ranch entrance is marked with a big archway. Headquarters are four miles west. Map of the area...

For reservations or more information, contact:

Triple U Buffalo Ranch
26314 Tatanka Road
Fort Pierre, SD 57532-4912
Phone: (605) 567-3624
Fax: (605) 567-3625
: uuubuff@gwtc.net