The granite peaks and rolling plains are calling. The clear mountain waters are inviting and the open ranges are waiting to be discovered. Bring your family to Custer State Park and let yourself run wild.
Encompassing 71,000 acres in the Black Hills, Custer State Park is home to abundant wildlife and adventure; camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, or relaxing, there’s something here for everyone.
Feeding and disturbing park wildlife is against park regulations. While the animals within the park are used to visitors and vehicles, they are still wild animals. Please remain in your vehicle or stay at least 100 yards from bison, elk, and other animals.
Pets must be on a leash no longer than 10 feet and are not allowed in any park buildings or on designated swim beaches. Please clean up after your pet and do not leave it unattended. Service animals are welcome.
Firearms must be unloaded and cased unless during a hunting season with the proper license. Concealed carry is allowed with the appropriate permit.
The new Custer State Park Visitor Center is open year-round is a great start to your adventure.
Take a break from the Wildlife Loop road to appreciate the Wildlife Station Visitor Center.
The Peter Norbeck Outdoor Education Center is a perfect opportunity to catch an educational program or just take the opportunity to play and explore.
The Bison Center tells the story of Custer State Park’s bison herd and hopes to educate future generations on the importance of bison through engaging and dynamic interpretive displays.
The memorial bench program at Custer State has been discontinued. In its place, CSP is offering the opportunity to make gifts in honor or in memory of loved ones to help fund park improvements.
The new Tribute Wall is dedicated at the Visitor Center. The Tribute Wall program provides an opportunity to memorialize and honor loved ones, as well as provide support for park projects that will continually enhance our visitor’s experience.
You may make an honor or memorial gift to this program by completing the Tribute Wall Gift Form and returning it by mail, along with a check made out to Custer State Park, or by calling the park and providing credit card information.
Thank you for your support.
Sewage is used water and wastes discharged by a visitors and collected from the drains of sinks, showers, toilets and laundry facilities and flows into sewer lines, or collection systems, from the drains in homes and businesses. From the sewer lines, it is then transported to a sewage treatment facility.
Sewers back up when sewage collection lines get clogged by items flushed down toilets and drains such as Fats, Rags Oil and Grease (FROG) that get caught in the line and plug it up. In addition to the costly repairs, sewer back ups are messy, foul-smelling, and pose a serious public health threat.
Never flush down the toilet or drain
Proper Disposal Tips
Open: Year-round. Between Oct. 1 and April 30, showers, flush toilets and other water systems may be closed. Please contact the park directly for current status. Vault toilets usually remain open.
Park Size: 71,000 acres. 9 campgrounds including camper cabins, tent campsites, RV campsites with electricity, and horse camp.
Directions: GPS can be unreliable in the area. Please refer to a map or call the park office for directions.
Nearest Town: Custer, Rapid City, Hill City, Keystone, Hermosa
Make reservation online or call 1.800.710.2267.
Within our 71,000-acre wildlife preserve, four private historic lodges offer restaurants, guided wildlife activities, and modernized cabins or hotel rooms as part of Custer State Park Resort.
Custer State Park is excited to offer a variety of educational programs for all ages through the summer months.
Feel the thunder and join the herd at the annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival.
Each November the park holds a buffalo auction as a tool in herd management.
Custer State Park offers 9 campgrounds, all with a variety of scenic sites. Learn more.
Hunting helps reduce the size of populations, preventing overcrowding with the park.
All scenic drives are subject to closures depending on weather conditions and other hazards within the park. Please check South Dakota 511 for the current status of these roads.
The sights throughout Custer State Park offer several unique view points and historic buildings and landmarks.
Throughout the park you will find miles of hiking/biking and horse trails with various terrains and views.
