We had heard from so many people that Custer State Park is just as good as the National Parks. After visiting, we actually thought it was better than quite a few National Parks! Here is our list of what to do in the area. We spent about three weeks here and didn’t even see it all!
🩱Legion Lake Hike and Swim
🏕Camp in Custer State Park or Boondock on North Pole Rd
🐎 Soend a day at Crazy Horse Monument and take the $4 bus tour to the base.
🚍Drive the tight tunnels of The Needles Highway
🔦Check out Jewel Cave NM or Wind Cave NP
🦣 Check out the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, SD
🥾Hike the Cathedral spires
🪨Sylvan Lake to hike, rock jump and swim
🚙Take the drive on Iron Mountain Rd to see Mt. Rushmore
🎣Stockade Lake for fishing
🐺 Visit the town of Custer to explore shops and eat lunch at Custer Wolf
🌅Take a sunset drive on the Wildlife Loop and be sure to take the backroads to see the most wildlife
🚲 Bike the Mickelson Trail
🌾 Take a side trip to the badlands and hike the Notch Trail or camp at Nomad View
Things we will have to do next time:
💫Visit Deadwood to see an old west shoot out
🐟 Drive through Spearfish Canyon and hike to a waterfall.
What’s your favorite thing to do in the Black Hills?
❤️Mel
