What Lodging Options Does Pheasant City Lodge Offer for Hunting Groups?

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Pheasant City Lodge in Wessington, South Dakota, offers two lodging choices for hunting groups: a main hunting lodge of about 5,550 square feet that accommodates up to 40 guests, and the Royal Flush, a private lodge addition of roughly 3,500 square feet with 6 bedrooms. The main lodge suits larger groups or corporate entertaining, while the Royal Flush fits smaller parties that want a self-contained space. Both sit on the property overlooking an 80-acre lake and rolling plains, minutes from the lodge's roughly 11,000 acres of pheasant habitat.

Main Hunting Lodge

The original lodge is the larger of the two options and is described as comfortable and spacious at about 5,550 square feet, with capacity for up to 40 guests. That makes it the natural fit for:

  • Corporate groups entertaining clients at what the lodge describes as an affordable price
  • Large parties of friends or family who want everyone under one roof
  • Mixed groups where some guests hunt and others simply relax at the lodge

The lodge presents itself as country hospitality overlooking the lake and plains, so the setting is part of the stay rather than just a place to sleep between hunts.

Royal Flush Private Lodge Addition

The Royal Flush is a separate 3,500-square-foot addition with 6 bedrooms, positioned as a private lodge option. It works best for:

  • Smaller groups that prefer their own building and bedrooms rather than sharing the main lodge
  • Parties who want more privacy while still using the same guiding, dogs, and habitat

Because it is a distinct building, a group booking the Royal Flush should confirm with the lodge whether meals, common space, and access to the main lodge are included the same way they are for main-lodge guests.

Choosing Between the Two

Consideration Main Hunting Lodge Royal Flush Addition
Approximate size 5,550 sq. ft. 3,500 sq. ft.
Capacity Up to 40 guests 6 bedrooms (ask for guest count)
Best for Large groups, corporate entertaining Smaller private parties
Setting Overlooks 80-acre lake and plains Same property setting

A simple rule: if your group is large or you are hosting clients, start with the main lodge; if your group is small and wants its own space, ask about the Royal Flush.

What to Confirm Before Booking

The site does not publish nightly rates, deposit terms, or whether lodging is bundled with guided hunts, so settle these directly with the lodge:

  1. Availability for your dates — the lodge asks callers to check available dates by phone at (605) 539-9244.
  2. Exact capacity of the Royal Flush — the bedroom count is listed, but the maximum number of guests is not.
  3. What the rate covers — meals, lodging, guiding, and dogs should be spelled out for your group size.
  4. Group type — tell them whether you are a corporate group, family, or friends' party so they can recommend the right building.

The lodge also notes it has been taking reservations for the Royal Flush addition, so it is worth asking whether that building is open for your season.