South Dakota is home to various excellent state parks, and they all come with amazing recreational activities. One stand-out park in the state is Custer State Park and the Wildlife Loop Road. It’s one of the state’s larger attractions and shouldn’t be missed. So why not plan a day trip to Custer State Park? It’s easy to do when you stay with Rushmore Express. We are located in Keystone, only a 30-minute drive to the state park. Keep reading to learn the important aspects of Custer State Park and the Wildlife Loop Road before you arrive.
What Is Custer State Park?
Custer State Park is a massive recreational park covering over 71,000 acres in the Black Hills. This area is unique because of its granite peaks, rolling plains, hunting opportunities, Black Hills Playhouse, towering mountains, scenic drives, stunning viewpoints, historic buildings, important landmarks, and many more.
Where Is The Custer State Park Visitor Center?
The Custer State Park Visitor Center is at US Hwy 16A and Wildlife Loop Road.
What Are The Best Custer State Park Attractions?
There are fun and interesting things to do in the park. Those who want to explore the great outdoors will find 64 hiking and biking trails.
If you are an avid wildlife watcher, there are terrific places for bird watching, seeing more than 1,500 bison move through the park in a herd, and you might also see elk, coyotes, white-tailed deer, mountain goats, prairie dogs, bighorn sheep, river otters, cougars, among other critters.
If you can’t or don’t want to leave your vehicle, you can still enjoy the view by driving along the Needles Highway and the wildlife loop.
To learn more about the park and its history, we encourage you to stop by the Peter Norbeck Center, Badger Clark Historic Site, the Badger Clark Historic Trail, and the Black Hills Playhouse.
Is The Park Open All Year?
Yes! However, the park website states, “Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets, and other water systems may be closed.”
Find Lodging Near Custer State Park, SD
Custer State Park and the scenic Wildlife Loop Road are two attractions in South Dakota that you won’t regret seeing. It’s easy to experience when you book directly with Rushmore Express. Rushmore Express has relaxing amenities and luxuries like granite fireplaces, 55-inch televisions, free Wi-Fi, whirlpools, and in-room coffee. Book directly online or call today at 605-666-4483.