Beulah, Wyoming & the Vore Buffalo Jump
Beulah — Wyoming's easternmost town, about 2 hours east of Sheridan on I-90 — is the gateway to the Black Hills and home of the Vore Buffalo Jump, a natural sinkhole holding the bones of an estimated 20,000 bison driven there between 1500 and 1800 A.D. Stop on any Black Hills or Devils Tower run.
BeulahWY
~130 mi · ~2 hr (I-90 E toward the Black Hills)
Wyoming's easternmost town and the gateway to the Black Hills — home of the Vore Buffalo Jump, a natural sinkhole where tribes drove bison from ~1500–1800 A.D., holding the bones of an estimated 20,000 buffalo. The Buffalo Jump Saloon serves grass-fed bison, and Sand Creek is a blue-ribbon trout fishery. The perfect break on the run to Devils Tower, Spearfish, or Mount Rushmore.
On the road to the Black Hills? Start from Sheridan and hit Devils Tower + the Vore Jump on the way.
Spearfish Canyon & WaterfallsSD
~120 mi · ~2 hr
A jaw-dropping limestone canyon with roadside waterfalls (Bridal Veil, Roughlock) and blazing fall color — the prettiest 2-hour drive to a day trip you can make east of here. Easy stops the whole family can do.
Chase waterfalls in the Black Hills and be home for dinner.
DeadwoodSD
~150 mi · ~2.5 hr
The Wild West town of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane — gold-rush history, saloons, and gaming, only 2.5 hours east. An easy add-on to a Devils Tower or Spearfish day.
Wild West by day, back to the quiet of the Bighorns by night.
Good to know
How far is Beulah from Sheridan, Wyoming?
Beulah — Wyoming's easternmost town, about 2 hours east of Sheridan on I-90 — is the gateway to the Black Hills and home of the Vore Buffalo Jump, a natural sinkhole holding the bones of an estimated 20,000 bison driven there between 1500 and 1800 A.D. Stop on any Black Hills or Devils Tower run.
Where should I stay for a Beulah trip?
Base in Sheridan or the Bighorn foothills with Wyo Stays — a licensed Wyoming brokerage with vacation rentals across Sheridan and Johnson County. Booking direct saves 16–20% versus Airbnb and VRBO, and every stay includes the concierge map with drive-times from your door.
Make Sheridan the basecamp
Day-trip out, come home to the quiet side of the mountains. Plan the whole day on the concierge map with drive-times from your actual front door.