Custer State Park

Custer State Park
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Jeff White
Photo by Lynn Glashauser
Photo by Lynn Glashauser
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Photo by RVLuckyorWhat
Photo by Andra
Photo by Andra

Reviews of Custer State Park

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
868
5 - Excellent 76%
4 - Good
232
4 - Good 20%
3 - Okay
33
3 - Okay 3%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Joe

Only took the wildlife option. Saw buffalo, deer and mules.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We only drove thru parts of it.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The Wildlife Loop and the Needles Highway were amazing. Custer State Park is beautiful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Stop at 2nd Info center for direction on where Buffalo and Donkeys are. Go to main visitor center early, it gets very busy!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Have your camera ready! Awesome views!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful, scenic drive! The kids were fascinated the whole drive through Needles Highway and they about lost their minds with all the buffalo on the road wandering around in the Wildlife Loop! Definitely will do this again!

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Wind Cave National Park

4.5/5(163 reviews)

View unusual crystalline patterns underground and wildlife, pleasant prairies and forests above ground at this park created on land once inhabited by Lakota Indians.

Wind Cave National Park
Needles eye rock. Amazingly beautiful.

Needles Eye

5/5(64 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Needles Eye during your travels in Custer. Discover the area's notable monuments, or seek out its horseback riding.

Needles Eye
Mount Rushmore featuring outdoor art and art

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail

5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail and popular activities like horseback riding in Custer. Discover the area's monuments and seek out its adventure tours.

Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail

Peter Norbeck Visitors Center

4/5(9 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Peter Norbeck Visitors Center during your travels in Custer. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the horseback riding.

Peter Norbeck Visitors Center

Sylvan Rocks Climbing School

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy a trip to Sylvan Rocks Climbing School and popular activities like horseback riding in Custer. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Sylvan Rocks Climbing School

Best Lodging Options Near Custer State Park

Secluded Setting On French Creek In The Southern Black Hills
Secluded Setting On French Creek In The Southern Black Hills
Custer
Secluded Setting On French Creek In The Southern Black Hills
Beautiful Countryside with Forest Service Border. Next to Stockade and CSP
Beautiful Countryside with Forest Service Border. Next to Stockade and CSP
Custer
Beautiful Countryside with Forest Service Border. Next to Stockade and CSP
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
2 out of 5
206 Cemetery Rd, Keystone, SD
Roosevelt Inn Mount Rushmore
Morris Place Lodge, views of Stockade Lake, FREE CSP Pass
Morris Place Lodge, views of Stockade Lake, FREE CSP Pass
Custer
Morris Place Lodge, views of Stockade Lake, FREE CSP Pass
Hottub Hideaway: Firepit + Sauna + Views + Wildlife
Hottub Hideaway: Firepit + Sauna + Views + Wildlife
Custer
Hottub Hideaway: Firepit + Sauna + Views + Wildlife
Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching
Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching
2 out of 5
Custer
Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching
Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bdrm Next to Custer State Park with Air Conditioning
Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bdrm Next to Custer State Park with Air Conditioning
Custer
Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bdrm Next to Custer State Park with Air Conditioning
Pondside Lodge: Hottub + Sauna + Firepit + Game Room
Pondside Lodge: Hottub + Sauna + Firepit + Game Room
Custer
Pondside Lodge: Hottub + Sauna + Firepit + Game Room
Sun Filled Joy: Hot Tub + Sauna + Watch Wildlife
Sun Filled Joy: Hot Tub + Sauna + Watch Wildlife
Custer
Sun Filled Joy: Hot Tub + Sauna + Watch Wildlife
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