Custer State Park

Courtney Kruse

a week ago

Beautiful park. Needles Hwy was really fun to drive. Saw Big Horn Sheep up close to the road on 16A and the Burros on the Wildlife Loop. The Art Festival was going on when we were there and that was fun to walk around. Planned our trip around catching the Buffalo Roundup.... can't say we will do that again. The Roundup was a bit anti climatic. However, Custer itself was gorgeous.

Andrew Garris

a week ago

Absolutely spectacular drive! Decided to visit on a whim since we had some time and were in the area and boy am I glad we did! Such a beautiful ride around the park seeing the forests, plains, and wildlife, especially when you head north on 87 to the Sylvan Lake area! The views at over 6000 feet are breathtaking and we'll worth the drive! Then head down into the town of Custer for a good bite to eat!

Andrew Loken

2 months ago

An accessible and beautiful place in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The film in the visitors center is excellent. Because Dances with Wolves was partly filmed here they have Kevin Costner as narrator and some excellent cinematography. The Wildlife loop is good, we saw bison burros and big horn sheep. The Needles loop is spectacular with great viewing areas where you can safely stop and take pictures. The $20 5 day pass is pretty steep if you are just there for a day. Still worth the cost.

Pete Burke

3 weeks ago

I have to say, this was the most pleasant surprise on our trip through South Dakota. So much so, that we plan on coming back with the kids next time. Not only is it a stunningly beautiful park, but there is abundant wildlife, and depending on what time of day, expect to see plenty of bison, donkeys, and prairie dogs to name a few. I'd really like to stay at one of the lodges in the park next time. Highly recommended!

Kiki Cooley Lund

a week ago

I was blown away that I grew up 8 hours away and it took be 30 years to ever visit. This park was so clean and well thought out and provided great variety of activities. I saw and meet people of all ages and abilities finding fun things to do and beautiful things to see! Try the stew at the Game Lodge 👌🏽 And the burger and fish and chips from the restaurant by the lake (forgetting the name... will update this when I remember!)