Join us for the 28th Annual Black Hills Cruiser Classic, hosted by the Dakota Territory Cruisers, from Wednesday, July 15 to Sunday, July 19, 2026. Experience the rugged beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota with guided trail runs, camaraderie, and adventure for Toyota 4x4 enthusiasts.

Location: Headquarters at Hidden Valley Campground, Deadwood, SD

Schedule:

• July 13-15: Optional Overland/Scenic Run

• July 15: Check-in, Tech Inspection, Welcome Meeting

• July 16-18: Guided Trail Runs

• July 18: Dinner & Raffle Night

• July 19: Farewell & Departure

Vehicle Requirements

All participants must bring a 4WD Toyota vehicle (Land Cruisers, 4Runners, Tacomas, etc.) in good mechanical condition. Minimum requirements include:

• Functional 4WD system

• Recovery points front and rear

• All-terrain tires with adequate tread

• Full-size spare tire

• Basic recovery gear (straps, shackles)

• Have your own liability insurance

Vehicles will undergo a tech inspection on July 16th. More details to come!

Camping

All types of camping sites (full hookup sites, electric/water sites, tent sites & cabins) are available. We reserve the entire campground for our event and you may select a site when registering. We will be managing cabins again for the event. If you are interested in a Cabin, or have already reserved one before the event starts please get a hold of Carla to see if any are available for the event. If you will be coming early and already have a camp site or cabin, please call or text Carla at (605) 431-0041 with your name and site so that we can try to keep you in that site for the event. All sites will be first come first served.

Overnight

We will be doing the two night overland run again with Walt this year. This run will leave Monday 13 July and return Wednesday 15 July (prior to the official start of the Black Hills Cruiser Classic) from Hidden Valley Campground. Doing this early allows for the group to get back so they don’t miss any of the event trails. You’ll travel many miles on dirt/gravel trails, see active fire towers, visit some swimming holes to cool off in, top several peaks, and spend two nights primitive camping in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. You’ll be responsible for bringing your own camping gear, food and water, and any other supplies you deem necessary. This is a trip into the southern Black Hills where Classic participants rarely get to go due to the remoteness from the event campground. Space will be limited, but those that join will be in for a treat. Cost is $125.00 in addition to your Black Hills Cruiser Classic registration. Once registered you will receive individual confirmation and instructions. This run will be lead by Walt Digmann, a walking encyclopedia of information about the Black Hills.

Registration

Registration for the 2026 Black Hills Cruiser Classic is OPEN!. Limited to 40 vehicles, so don’t wait!

Includes 3 days of trail rides, Event t-shirt, Dinner ticket & Raffle Ticket

• Registration before July 1, 2024 – $225.00

• Registration after July 1, 2024 – $325.00

• Camping Fee — $125.00 (Includes 4 nights of camping with excellent facilities)

• Additional Passengers/campers — $75.00 fee

• Cancellations prior to July 1 will be refunded after the Classic minus a $20 administration fee.

• Cancellations after July 1 are non-refundable. Registration transfers will be accepted.