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Custer State Park
Explore Custer State Park 34 minutes from Hot Springs SD
Encompassing 71,000 acres in the Black Hills, Custer State Park is home to abundant
wildlife and adventure; camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, or relaxing, there’s
something here for everyone.
Whether it’s Needles Highway or Iron Mountain Road, discover the forest, tunnels, pigtail bridges and scenery along roads that engineers said could not be built.
Custer State Park
The park is home to a famous herd of 1500 free roaming bison.[3] Elk, coyotes, mule deer, white tailed deer, mountain goats, prairie dogs, bighorn sheep, river otters, pronghorn, cougars, and feral burros also inhabit the park. The park is famous for its scenery, its scenic drives (Needles Highway and the wildlife loop), with views of the bison herd and prairie dog towns. This park is easily accessible by paved road and is a short 15 minute drive from Hot Springs.
Throughout the park you will find miles of hiking/biking and horse trails with various terrains and views.
Photos courtesy of: SD Game & Fish & Parks
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