Otherworldly spires, striped buttes, hiking, and mixed-grass prairie an hour east of the Black Hills, with a scenic loop drive, bison, bighorns, and fossils.
SD, 57750
A 215-acre lake at the base of sacred Bear Butte near Sturgis, with fishing, boating, paddling, an ADA dock, lakeside camping, and a shoreline loop trail.
Sturgis, SD,
Sacred 1,253-foot butte rising above the plains, with summit hiking, four-state views, and deep Native American spiritual significance in the Black Hills.
A 73-acre park on Custer's south edge, rising to the Big Rock summit and its lookout, with disc golf, hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and winter sledding.
38 Mount Rushmore Rd Custer, SD, 57730
Hiking, camping, and scenic drives through over a million forested acres.
12551 W Hwy 44 Deadwood, SD, 57702
Over 1.2 million acres of forested land. Hiking, camping, and scenic byways.
12551 W Hwy 44 Rapid City, SD, 57702
Wild prairie, badlands, bison, and big sky — South Dakota's best-kept secret near the black Hills.
Buffalo Gap, SD,
71 campsites on a quiet lake in the heart of Custer State Park — swim beach, boat dock, fishing, hiking, and same-day reservations when everywhere else is full.
Custer, SD,
71,000-acre park with bison herd, hiking, camping, fishing, and scenic drives. Perfect for wildlife viewing and photography! Mountain goats, bighorn sheep, etc.
13329 US Hwy 16A Custer, SD, 57730
The most iconic Black Hills lake popular for summer swimming, paddling, and granite views. Home to many trailheads and shore line trail. In Custer State Park.
Custer, SD, 57730
Escape to the tranquil, motor-free waters of Deerfield Reservoir for premier fishing and hiking. Roughly 20 miles west of Hill City in the stunning Black Hills.
Hill City, SD,
An 867-foot column of rock rising from the Wyoming prairie — worth every mile of the detour.
Devils Tower, WY,
Nearly 6,700 acres east of Sturgis with 20+ miles of cavalry-era trails, camping, fishing, and frontier history—biking, hiking, and horseback riding await.
Sturgis, SD, 57785
Where Rapid City began — 60 creekside acres of history, trails, and community just off downtown.
1510 W. Omaha St Rapid City, SD,
Legion Lake offers swimming, fishing, and scenic views in Custer State Park, SD.
A pond, a gazebo, a playground, and trail access — Lions Club Park is Sturgis at its most relaxed.
560 Lazelle St Sturgis, SD,
756 acres of trails rising above Spearfish — hike or bike to panoramic views right in town.
Spearfish, SD, 57783
Scenic mountain reservoir with boating, fishing, and swimming in the Black Hills.
3G98+FC Rapid City, SD, 57702
Petrified wood, offering a glimpse into Earth's prehistoric past.
8220 Elk Creek Road Piedmont, SD, 57769
Locally owned outdoor gear and apparel store catering to hikers, climbers, and travelers.
711 Main St Rapid City, SD, 57701
