Custer Park South Dakota

Custer State Park

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One of South Dakota’s most iconic landmarks, this park stands out for its granite peaks, rolling grasslands, and clear mountain waters. Stretching over …

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Nov 20, 2024
This park rivals the National Parks and it is a MUST see! Some suggested we go there and spend a couple days. We spent two nights there just before the buffalo roundup. We took a marvelous Jeep tour;…Full review by PrfPam
Oct 29, 2024
Each September Custer State Park has a Bison Roundup which drawes over 20,000 people. Custer State Park can sustain 1500 Bison. Cowboys and Cowgirls round up the bison and herd them into corrals. …Full review by Daydream54109887012
Oct 23, 2024
We spent four days visiting Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore, and the National Forest, and we still did not see it all. Park highlights for us include the Wildlife Loop which we drove once in the af…Full review by phat_dawg_21
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Named after Lieutenant George Armstrong Custer, the sprawling Custer State Park at 71,000 acres (28,733 hectares) is the largest …
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Planning a trip next summer with our must see's being Badlands, Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, …
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Planning a trip next summer with our must see's being Badlands, Custer State Park, Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood, Yellowstone, Zion and Bryce. We have 2 nights reserved at Custer State Game Lodge and 2 nights at Yellowstone. I have decided we will fly in rather than drive from WV. Any suggestions for a great itinerary - please share. I have no idea how much time I need to plan for each of the areas and anything that is a must see. We are not "hikers" - mostly want to view scenery and wildlife, but are able to walk 1-2 miles if needed. Thanks!
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We’ve just finished five nights and six days in the Custer area. It far surpassed our expectations. It was quite cold when we were here, and we wore layers of clothing. The State Park was …
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We’ve just finished five nights and six days in the Custer area. It far surpassed our expectations. It was quite cold when we were here, and we wore layers of clothing. The State Park was extraordinary. I think we went up and down every road. We saw hundreds of animals, often right by the road. Be sure to go on the road to see the Begging Burros. We took a bag of apples with us. I couldn’t cut the apples into pieces fast enough! The donkeys were very gentle and literally stuck their heads into the car. The park was practically empty. I have no idea about summer crowds or temperatures. We’ve been in the road for weeks touring the Midwest. For us, Custer State Park was definitely the highlight. It’s the second largest state park in the US, and there is something for everyone. There is some easy hiking, too. I think we were fortunate to have been in Custer in late October because the place was practically ours.
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Has anyone had any experience with the Chuckwagon Dinner? Trying to decide between doing just the half day trail ride …
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Has anyone had any experience with the Chuckwagon Dinner? Trying to decide between doing just the half day trail ride that includes lunch or the 2 hour trail ride plus the dinner. Thank you!!!
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we did the jeep ride followed by chuck wagon dinner. It was great and recommend.
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Looking to rent a camping cabin and trying to decide between Bluebell and Stockade South! Anyone have any options …
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Looking to rent a camping cabin and trying to decide between Bluebell and Stockade South! Anyone have any options on them?
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We stayed at Bluebell for the night. It was clean, nice campsite. About a half hour drive into the town from Bluebell on a pretty windy road but we were hauling a trailer. U will have to …
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We stayed at Bluebell for the night. It was clean, nice campsite. About a half hour drive into the town from Bluebell on a pretty windy road but we were hauling a trailer. U will have to pay a park fee of $20 for the week.
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Can you see Rushmore and Crazy Horse in Jewel Cave and one day
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Yes, u can but it will be tight time wise. All three activities are very interesting and even though they are not far apart, the roads are winding and there is a lot of wildlife, sometimes …
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Yes, u can but it will be tight time wise. All three activities are very interesting and even though they are not far apart, the roads are winding and there is a lot of wildlife, sometimes right on the road. It can be slow going but lots of fun!
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Trying to decide if the Black Elk Trail 9 is an ok trail for my kids (age 17, 13, 9, & 8.) We are an athletic family and last …
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Trying to decide if the Black Elk Trail 9 is an ok trail for my kids (age 17, 13, 9, & 8.) We are an athletic family and last year did a 6 mile bike ride on the southern rim of the grand canyon, so we love family physical activities. But hiking to Black Elk Peak (Harney Peak) may be a different, more difficult challenge, than what we are used to. Can an 8 & 9 year old handle the challenge of the Black Elk Trail 9 to the peak?
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We hiked the trail in September and saw a number of families going up as we were going down. I don't know how many made it to the top though. Are you familiar with the Alltrails app? …
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We hiked the trail in September and saw a number of families going up as we were going down. I don't know how many made it to the top though. Are you familiar with the Alltrails app? A number of people recently posted there of hiking with children. It could help you decide. We didn't think the trail was exceptionally steep, but it can be a long way.
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