Come Join Us
at the
Heavy Duty Truck
West Central Rally
West Central Rally
(Formerly the West Coast Rally)
The little rally that could!
The 2027 West Central HDT Rally will be held
June 6-13, 2027
at
Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort
605-722-1800
Rally registration will begin Monday October 5, 2026.
All members of the rally email list will be notified via email once registration is available. You may contact Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort to make your site reservation for the rally once registration begins. Elkhorn Ridge will not accept reservations for the rally until registration begins on Monday October 5, 2026. See the discussion groups linked below for additional information as it becomes available.
Once you have a site reservation, then return here to complete the rally registration form by clicking the link below.
** New Rally Location **
Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort
Set against the backdrop of the Black Hills and built on the legacy of a 140-year-old ranch, Elkhorn Ridge is where the past meets polished. Whether you’re stopping by on a road trip or planning an extended stay to explore Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, or Sturgis, this resort is more than a basecamp—it’s a full Western experience. Guests have access to expansive RV sites with full hookups, championship golf, trails through ponderosa-dotted hills, and even an on-site pub. There’s a pool, pickleball, playgrounds, and plenty of space to soak up those big South Dakota skies. The grounds are immaculate, the views are Instagram-worthy, and the sense of place runs deep.
2027 Rally Schedule
2027 West Central Rally
Monday June 6 - Monday June 13
Elkhorn Ridge RV Resort
Click to see and download the 2027 WCR One Page Schedule for reference
Arrivals – Check in at campground
Open day for arrival of rally attendees. Check in at park. Pick up name tags and T-shirts at group site. Pay any outstanding fees owed. Confirm Indian Creek Dinner information. Confirm art project participation. Sign up for MASA and Skymed lunches.
4:00 pm – ??:?? pm – Rally Meet & Greet and Happy hour
Gather at group tent (BYOB) for introductions, meet and greet and socializing. We will also have a discussion about the rally and how it will go for the week.
9:00 am – 10:30 am – Seminar – ??? – ???
10:30 am – 10:45 am – Break
10:45 am – 12:15 am – Seminar – ??? – ???
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm – Lunch
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm – Seminar – ??? – ???
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm – Break
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Seminar – ??? – ???
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Dinner time
Everyone is free to retreat to their RV’s or gather as desired for dinner.
6:30 pm – ??:?? pm – Happy hour
Everyone is encouraged to congregate at the group tent for socializing, storytelling, or whatever may come
9:00 am – 10:30 am – Seminar – ??? – ???
10:30 am – 10:45 am – Break
10:45 am – 12:15 am – Seminar – ??? – ???
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm – Lunch break
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm – Seminar – ??? – ???
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm – Break
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Seminar – ??? – ???
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Potluck Dinner
Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish to share with the group. The WCR potluck dinner is wide open and meant to be a fun gathering (much like our rally in general). I do not assign out specific dishes nor types of dishes to anyone. Whatever you wish to bring, and share will gladly be accepted. I know there are a lot of good cooks out there and I look forward to sampling your creations. We will have further discussions about this our first night at the park as a group.
6:30 pm – ??:?? pm – Happy hour
Everyone is encouraged to congregate at the group tent for socializing, storytelling, or whatever may come
9:00 am – 10:30 am – Seminar – ??? – ???
10:30 am – 10:45 am – Break
10:45 am – 12:15 am – Seminar – ??? – ???
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm – Lunch break
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm – Seminar – ??? – ???
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm – Break
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Seminar – ??? – ???
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Catered Dinner
For those who have chosen to participate, we are having a catered dinner in the Event Center at the RV park. The dinner will be catered by High Plains Catering. The dinner will be Prime Rib or Chicken (you choose ahead of time at rally registration) with baked potatoe and dinner salad included. Just bring your drink of choice to enjoy with your meal. The only thing you need worry about is walking back to your RV when you are done. 😜
6:30 pm – ??:?? pm – Happy hour
Everyone is encouraged to congregate at the group tent for socializing, storytelling, or whatever may come
9:00 am – 10:30 am – Seminar – ??? – ???
10:30 am – 10:45 am – Break
10:45 am – 12:15 am – Seminar – ??? – ???
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm – Lunch break
1:45 pm – 3:15 pm – Seminar – ??? – ???
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm – Break
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – Seminar – ??? – ???
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Dinner time
Everyone is free to retreat to their RV’s or gather as desired for dinner.
6:30 pm – ??:?? pm – Happy hour
Everyone is encouraged to congregate at the group tent for socializing, storytelling, or whatever may come
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Tour Day (or free day) – Black Hills Discovery Tours
Welcome to Black Hills Discovery Tours and the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. Since 2001 Discovery Tours has provided quality and relaxing fully narrated, day long adventures in air-conditioned comfort. Frequent stops for rest and photos. Learn Black Hills history, legends and stories.
The tours will run in two vans and can seat a total of approximately 24 people between the vans. The tour company will pick us up at our RV park in the morning and return us there in the evening. The tours will take us through:
Mount Rushmore Memorial: – Inspiring! America’s Shrine to Democracy. Great photo stop. Watch for Mountain Goats.
Crazy Horse Memorial: Mankind’s largest sculpture in the making! Includes one of the finest Indian Museums.
Needles Highway: Breath-taking beauty and surprises around every curve.
Sylvan Lake: The Black Hills most beautiful mountain lake.
Custer State Park & Wildlife Loop: 72,000 acres filled with buffalo, big horn sheep, deer, antelope and the popular panhandling burros too! Lots of photo stops.
The tour cost covers entry fees to all the attractions. Tour reservations will be made during rally registration and are first come first served due to the limited number of seats. The tour company will take us out on both Friday and Saturday to accomodate more rally attendees during the rally. There will be a lunch stop during the tour where tour attendees can purchase lunch from an all you can eat buffet (additional cost) or eat a packed meal.
For those not participating in the tour, this is a free day to do as you like. Perhaps you may want to play a round of golf at the resort golf course or enjoy a relaxing day at the pool. You can also take advantage of many of the other amenities at the park and in the local area.
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Dinner time
Everyone is free to retreat to their RV’s or gather as desired for dinner.
6:30 pm – ??:?? pm – Happy hour
Everyone is encouraged to congregate at the group tent for socializing, storytelling, or whatever may come
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Tour Day (or free day) – Black Hills Discovery Tours
Welcome to Black Hills Discovery Tours and the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. Since 2001 Discovery Tours has provided quality and relaxing fully narrated, day long adventures in air-conditioned comfort. Frequent stops for rest and photos. Learn Black Hills history, legends and stories.
The tours will run in two vans and can seat a total of approximately 24 people between the vans. The tour company will pick us up at our RV park in the morning and return us there in the evening. The tours will take us through:
Mount Rushmore Memorial: – Inspiring! America’s Shrine to Democracy. Great photo stop. Watch for Mountain Goats.
Crazy Horse Memorial: Mankind’s largest sculpture in the making! Includes one of the finest Indian Museums.
Needles Highway: Breath-taking beauty and surprises around every curve.
Sylvan Lake: The Black Hills most beautiful mountain lake.
Custer State Park & Wildlife Loop: 72,000 acres filled with buffalo, big horn sheep, deer, antelope and the popular panhandling burros too! Lots of photo stops.
The tour cost covers entry fees to all the attractions. Tour reservations will be made during rally registration and are first come first served due to the limited number of seats. The tour company will take us out on both Friday and Saturday to accomodate more rally attendees during the rally. There will be a lunch stop during the tour where tour attendees can purchase lunch from an all you can eat buffet (additional cost) or eat a packed meal.
For those not participating in the tour, this is a free day to do as you like. Perhaps you may want to play a round of golf at the resort golf course or enjoy a relaxing day at the pool. You can also take advantage of many of the other amenities at the park and in the local area.
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Dinner time
Everyone is free to retreat to their RV’s or gather as desired for dinner.
6:30 pm – ??:?? pm – Happy hour
Everyone is encouraged to congregate at the group tent for socializing, storytelling, or whatever may come
Departure day. Goodbye to all. See you next year.
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