Custer State Park
Untamed. Untouched. Wild.
Custer State Park in the Black Hills encompasses 71,000 acres of spectacular terrain and an abundance of wildlife. Within the park, you'll discover a world of adventure! Favorite outdoor activities include hiking 7,242-foot Harney Peak, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, fishing, chuckwagon suppers and jeep rides to see the bison.
The park boasts scenic drives such as the Needles Highway (SD 87), which twists and turns its way past towering rock formations and through narrow tunnels. At the end of one tunnel stands the Needles Eye, a granite spire with a slit only 3 to 4 feet wide but reaching 30 to 40 feet in the air.
Custer State Park can serve as the headquarters for your Black Hills stay in one of our wonderful resorts or campgrounds. Yo
u'll find resorts at Sylvan lake, Legion Lake, Blue Bell and the State Game Lodge, all located within the park. Eight campgrounds offer a variety of scenic sites. Set up camp along a flowing stream, in the midst of a pine forest, or camp near a mountain lake. The choice is yours! For reservations, call 1-800-710-CAMP (2267) or go online to www.campSD.com
Don't be surprised if you encounter a roadblock of grazing bison in Custer State Park. A herd of 1.500 bison roam freely throughout the park, often stopping traffic along the 18-mile Wildlife Loop Road. The herd is one of the largest in the world. Bison can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds. A word of caution: Bison can be unpredictable and dangerous. Its safest to view them from inside a car. Besides bison, the park is home to wildlife such as pronghorn antelope, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, deer, elk, wild turkeys, and a band of friendly burros.
Park Entrance License Required.
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