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Sturgis Buffalo Chip
20622 Fort Meade Way, Sturgis, SD 57785, United States
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Sturgis Buffalo Chip
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Ch
Review №1

Went to camp out. Arrived a little after 7:30. Paid for the night and then went to bring my car and trailer in and they said you cant bring them in after 7:30. They did not mention that when I said I need a campsite. I understand the policy but did not see any mention of it and would have thought the ticket counter would have known or at least said something.Aside from that, the Kid Rock concert was awesome.

BW
Review №2

Staff was friendly and helpful. Had a good spot for camping. The chef at stage west cafe food service was excellent. The young chics taking the offers and serving were friendly and fun. Had a good time watching the bands and everything going on.

La
Review №3

Loved it... The only thing is.....that you definitely need to bring your bike all the way in or bring a golf cart or rent one because its a haul in a half to get way inside where the stage is. If you dont....Prepare to walk a LONG way!!!

Mi
Review №4

Awesome crowds, events and plenty of people watching. Everyone was polite and helpful, willing to assist first timers. I recommend coming early, before the crowds start to literally roll in. Remember you are among hundreds of thousands of your brothers and sisters, respect is key to having a great time.

Je
Review №5

We did not attend a concert. Just stopped during Sturgis to look around, have a beer and buy a T shirt. Beer was warm, tried 2 different places. No one cleaning up, empty beer cans and small trash sitting around. T shirt place was closed. Disappointed, maybe its just a goid place for a concert?? We wont be back to the Chip next year.

Ar
Review №6

Awesome place been 5 times. Needs more shower houses and flushing toilets. Vendors have been better in the past.Definitely coming back in 2022

Jo
Review №7

Previous review was 5 stars. Changing to one star as their concert VIP no longer includes meet and greet with the artists. This change was made without notice to hard working folks who paid several hundred dollars per ticket. Good customer service should have included at least a refund option or partial one at least. Neither was offered. All that concert goers received was entry to the pit in front of the stage that was over sold and couldnt accommodate those who paid the exorbitant amount. Disappointing. Wont go back.

Mi
Review №8

Great place to camp and watch a concert. Check-in was orderly with plenty of staff to direct us to our camp location. Food selection was good, prices seemed inline with a venue like this high.

Gr
Review №9

This place is an awesome place to enjoy your rally at 2020 was awesome 2021 was okay except all the yuppies came back besides that it was a good time

De
Review №10

We arrived Friday 8-6-21 and this place is huge! We rented an RV and its very nice and clean. We have only been here 1 day but its looking like its gonna be a great time

HO
Review №11

The constant rumble of all the bikes where soothing. Ate lots of dirt😂. Great concerts. Awesome food. Wonderful people.

Kr
Review №12

They have everything here!!! Bars, bands, concessions, a tattoo shop. Could use a little money put into to renovating the restrooms and a few other areas but had a great time overall and love the setup.

Cy
Review №13

Cool place to stop in for a drink and check things out. Looked like a great venue for events. Service was friendly & on top of things. Huge campgrounds. Only downside was a bit of gravel area which was tricky for motorcycle traffic.

Je
Review №14

Had to make at least one pilgrimage to Sturgis. Glad I went, spent time with my son so it was a win before we left home. No one ever mentioned that Sturgis is very hot and very dusty two things that really sap my desire to do anything. Im old what can I say. My son however had a great time with all the concerts and other events at the Chip. Its the place to stay if your going to Sturgis and if you like live concerts of main stream bands then the value for your dollars is well spent here. Just be prepared to be very hot and if dust effects you like it does me then bring your Covid masks and wear them whenever you ride or are walking near moving vehicles because dust is kicked up and settles on everything. I am home about 2 weeks and still coughing up bits of South Dakota dust.

Gr
Review №15

Crazy busy, but I guess thats what it was all about. Kid Rock was amazing, of course. Lots of fun and barely saw much of it. Might have to go back.

Ka
Review №16

Between the concerts and the bikini beach and the great campground... I would choose to stay at Buffalo Chip every year. Had planned on staying for only first 3 days ended up staying until the very end...

Sh
Review №17

If your going to the bike rallies there is no better place to camp. Concerts were all great. Absolutely a blast.

cy
Review №18

Roads were bad especially for bikes but best campground in sturgis. Black cherry and kid rock rocked the stage. Good people all around.

De
Review №19

Great time. But after 40in business they should spend some of there money they over charge everyone, and put some money back in to the camp ground!! Roads areterrible! Inside campground!!

Ba
Review №20

Loved the concerts here. Really didnt enjoy the stay at the campground. To much comotion all night long, mainly from the Party Host

pe
Review №21

Always a great time at the Buffalo Chip. I go there every year. This year Kid Rock made history Greatest party ever

Di
Review №22

Sharing on behalf of my father about his recent experience at Buffalo Chip:We want to share out experience at The Legendary Buffalo Chip. My brother, AC, from Virginia, and myself, Honda Dean, from North Carolina, rode there to fulfil a promise made to our brother, Howdy. He wanted his ashes spread at the Buffalo Chip.Upon arrival, they were closed as there are preparing for this years rally. We met the owner, Woodie, and his staff. We explained to them our reason for coming there.Once they heard our story, they went above and beyond our expectations to accommodate us. We want to let them know how much we appreciate all they done to help us fulfil this promise.AC and Honda Dean

Li
Review №23

This is a hard place to rate. They have excellent entertainment, have vendors for food and merchandise. There is ample room for camping, although no specific sites; just wherever you can find an empty area. There are portajohns everywhere and a few bathrooms and showers. The portajohns are horrible; smelly and filthy. I dont know what the cleaning schedule is, but it isnt sufficient. There are only 2 to 3 facilities with sinks, not nearly enough. The outhouses dont have any sanitizer to clean hands and most often no toilet paper, so come prepared. There are a few showers. I used the ones near the general store. They are free.They are okay, although you may have a wait. It would be nice if there were more of these facilities. They do have showers in another location, which are $10 per use. I cant rate as I didnt use them. I wasnt willing to pay that much to shower. If you want to sleep, this isnt the place to come. People up until 3 am revving bikes, playing music, etc. Then others up at 6 am doing the same. So just be prepared. I have been here many times, so this isnt from one time experience. It is pricey, so know what youre getting into and decide what you want for your camping vacation. My husband loves coming here, I do not. In summary, it does have some nice features, but a number of big drawbacks.

Ra
Review №24

Last year was our first time going to Sturgis. We got there the week before the rally and tent camped at the chip. Had the best time and made lots of life long friends. We are all meeting back up at the chip this year for another 2 weeks of the most fun a person can have.

Jo
Review №25

Had a blast during the rally. Staff tried their best to keep the grounds clean and in service

Ni
Review №26

Great ZZ Top concert last night. The place to be. Well organized, present but undemanding security

T
Review №27

Huge venue and fun place. Great concerts. We seen ZZ Top while there.

He
Review №28

Well what can you say, its a must stop for a Sturgis trip. Concerts, history, people watching, games, body paint, bars everywhere, bike shows. Gotta do it!

Ki
Review №29

First time staying at the chip.Too much to list it all. Great experience for the eight days we were there.

Te
Review №30

Great place to go if youre okay with partying till 4 in the morning, but a lot of noise comes along with all that partying. Ear plugs dont help, too many engines revving and people yelling to have a good night sleep.Dirt roads everywhere resulting in dust on everything and in everything.

Da
Review №31

Loved seeing ZZ top! Ribs were good too! Parking always difficult! Part of the experience 😁

Ci
Review №32

The staff was great in moving the amount of people there. We definitely recommend renting your own toilet facilities.

Vi
Review №33

Seems like after 40 years of operation they would have a more efficient way of getting people in and out of establishment

Sh
Review №34

Been coming to the Buffalo chip since 1994! Its one of my 2 happy places! The chip and Lambeau field! Lol great people and world class entertainment

Mu
Review №35

We had a great time hanging out here. Very cool place

Pa
Review №36

We had tickets from 2020 and tried to get passes today on the first day but they won’t give us tickets because I would have to go back Monday. I’m leaving town tomorrow and the tickets are in my name so now my husband can’t go at all because they wouldn’t give us passes today. What a huge waste of money. I couldn’t go but he could have. I feel ripped off for over $400!

Th
Review №37

Ridiculous long lines for pre-purchased tickets, ridiculous long walk to get from ticket window to venue (and back) Paid $200/pp extra for VIP seating. Private bar, private potty... the bar had at least a 45 minute wait most of the night, 2 porta-potties for entire group of ~200 people. And we were in the middle of the field... not close enough to see anything special... had to watch the whole show on the big screens that were to the left and right...

Le
Review №38

Garbage pro ethanol advertisements at the Geico main stage. Ethanol gums up a carb in a month and lowers fuel economy. Also, manufacturing ethanol requires more energy than it produces.

Ka
Review №39

Really fun place! Saw Kid Rock during the bike rally...there were places to grab a bite and some shopping even but everythings super pricey $$$$. I did have a friend pass out from heat and EMTs werent hard to find♥ got them back on their feet asap. Thanks

pc
Review №40

Had a blast at three different concerts. Recommend you bring chairs.

Me
Review №41

We were there on our vacation had a great time hope to be back soon

St
Review №42

Camping areas could be easier to find and navigate but still was a great time!

Ki
Review №43

I had a blast!!! Most exciting time of my life was this years sturgis rally!!! Great job buffalo chip!!

Ed
Review №44

World-Class Sturgis Rally Entertainment Destination! The Live Concerts during Sturgis Rally are amazing

De
Review №45

Its the Chip, 40 years strong...want the concerts, come to the chip!

Sh
Review №46

Safest place in the world.. Love the family there💥💞💯

Am
Review №47

I love coming here every year. Wouldnt stay anywhere else.

jo
Review №48

Awesome place and bands!!. CMFT was great and ZZ top has still got it!!

Vi
Review №49

I can’t remember anything but I know it was great !

D
Review №50

Hard to find the words sufficient to describe the generosity, focused and driven patriotic zeal of Woody and his crew. Greg Smith led us all in the pledge of allegiance and guided us to the field of flags to set 800 American Banners of Freedom for all to see. Not a dry eye in the house. Woodys Buffalo Chip is an unabashed bastian of American Exceptionalism, Entrepreneurialism, Patriotism and well applied Liberty. God bless Woody and his crew. Keep it up. We will be back.South Dakota is Gods country. Woody sets the precedent!SOCN Pres out for now

GI
Review №51

Freakin money spent on r.v. space rental. Youd think they would put asphalt instead or RIDING on freakin boulders on a motorcycle.

So
Review №52

Best campground and concert venue in Sturgis!!! Best price for all week too! Best concerts during the rally in Sturgis. Who else has had ZZ Top, Willie Nelson and Family,, Guns and Roses, Aerosmith, Kid Rock, Godsmack, Stone Temple Pilots, Styx and Def Leopard....Full Throttle Saloon can only get Def Leopard and ZZ Top cover bands!!! Lol not even close,,,Buffalo Chip is the best party in Sturgis and also the safest!! For late night crazybfun check out the party at Bikini Beach every night after the concerts. So much fun it will make ya blush!!! Also Buffalo Chip has the big engine bar and bike bikini wash for NO COVER CHARGE east entrance!! So maybe youll see me there for 2021!!!! Party on!!!

Pr
Review №53

Was so totally incredible, so many bikes such cool concerts so many cool people

Da
Review №54

After the concert there was no plan for vehicles to exit the parking area. Although there were marshalls to park the cars, there were none to evacuate them. The resulting traffic jam took well over three hours to sort itself out.

Do
Review №55

Great campground with top notch entertainment. Never a dull moment.

FR
Review №56

If youve never been, you HAVE to go. If youve been there before, then you already know. The Chip is THE place to be at Sturgis.

vi
Review №57

Kid Rock concert was Awesome! First time there for bike week!

K
Review №58

Its a fun party. Its a bit of a dump but it was a great time, however its not worth going back.

La
Review №59

Best place, the set up, the staff so much to see and do.

Wa
Review №60

One of the most awesome places Ive ever been

Mi
Review №61

Very dirty lack of toilets some rude security person because he was late for work

Ro
Review №62

A great place to visit and have a good time.

JA
Review №63

Nice set up for RV camping, just to dust

Ja
Review №64

Awesome venue. Concerts were kicka$$. Stayed in a tent for the week.

Ca
Review №65

It was amazing! The only thing is if your disabled its so hard to get anywhere

Bi
Review №66

Best time of my life! Woody sure knows how to throw a party!

Be
Review №67

The best concert venue in Sturgis. The biggest bands, the biggest crowds, and the biggest stage.

M
Review №68

Stayed here the last 2 years and it was the most amazing time I have ever had. People were great concerts were great food and drink were great. Plus the facility was top notch. See you in a few months and happy 40th BC

Mi
Review №69

Very dusty but had a blast!

Jo
Review №70

Loved the vendors and Indian tacos are the bomb!

Sc
Review №71

One of the best places to watch a concert during the ralley!!

Al
Review №72

So much fun and not trashy at all .

Jo
Review №73

Nice concerts,need more perment restrooms.

Jo
Review №74

Best time of my LIFE #WRPR2021

Lo
Review №75

Loud AF all night during rally. Impossible to sleep much.

Ji
Review №76

Great rally. Cool place

Ja
Review №77

Best party I have been to yet!

Ch
Review №78

Its was dusty as hell. And the beer cost way to much.

Li
Review №79

Sturgis 2021! Kid Rock, Cory Taylor, ZZ Top!! They really do know how to party here 😉

Te
Review №80

Very dusty and roads for motorcycle was not safe. Dirt and stones on roads going to main areas.

Ly
Review №81

It is a great venue, lots to do, lots to eat, lots to drink and lots of fun!

An
Review №82

Best party in the state alot crazy people having fun

Ma
Review №83

Great place for those that want to party.

ER
Review №84

Waited till after the rally and I wish it would have been more to look at for people that dont want to be in that rally crowd

le
Review №85

One of the best trips of my life!!

CJ
Review №86

BS had to wait an hour in line to pick up tickets that I purchased 6 months ago, mail them! No staff to guide you to where to park, its a free for all.Over an hour wait to buy a beer. When leaving another cluster. No organization. Wont be going back!

Du
Review №87

Buffalo Chip is the place to stay during the Sturgis Rally. We have a dedicated crew with a great bunch of folks who love to ride and hang out at the concerts. Between the toy haulers, campers and the tents we have an amazing time. Woody and his crew are amazing and we always feel welcome and safe.

No
Review №88

Glad we had experience but will not return to this campground. Party central, dangerous after dark, very pricey to shower

Ri
Review №89

The place to stay if doing the Sturgis bike rally

Vi
Review №90

Loved the Kid Rock Concert.

Ga
Review №91

Wonderful place to enjoy the 2021 Rally!!

Ch
Review №92

We went during the day so not much was going on, but the band was good, beer was cold and the Wall of Death show was pretty sick.

MK
Review №93

Awesome concerts!! Great people!

Da
Review №94

Its turned into a golf cart festival you cant get into the concert

Br
Review №95

It’s all about the money, unorganized joke. Never again, Quality over extreme profits

Be
Review №96

Good food, pretty expensive

Da
Review №97

Every thing was great

El
Review №98

The best place to stay during the rally! I would like to think of it as a mini Woodstock lol. So many different people from so many walks of life all having a good time! Live concerts every night! Who could ask for more! We tent camped for 8 days and I would say I would rather not tent camp again though. It was 100° during the day and 30° at night! Also a hail storm the night if the Godsmack concert. Overall best experience for a bike rally!!!

To
Review №99

We enjoyed our visit

ke
Review №100

Awesome place with friendly staff

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  • Address:20622 Fort Meade Way, Sturgis, SD 57785, United States
  • Site:http://buffalochip.com/
  • Phone:+1 605-347-9000
Categories
  • Motorcycle parts store
  • Bar
  • Event venue
  • Live music venue
  • Campground
  • Motorcycle repair shop
  • Racecourse
  • Restaurant
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
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