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Operating HoursThe parks are open all day, every day, but visitor centers have specific hours.
Information, Wind Cave National Park
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Fees and ReservationsEntrance to Wind Cave and Black Hills is free, though there are fees for camping and other activities.
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SafetyThe biggest safety concern in these parks is the danger posed by encounters with large wildlife.
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AccessibilityWind Cave National Park is reasonably accessible to people with mobility limitations.
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Contact InformationHow to contact the Wind Cave visitor center and Forest Service district offices.
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Auto TouringThe Black Hills area offers some of the most popular auto touring routes in the country.
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HikingWind Cave has over 30 miles of hiking trails, and Black Hills National Forest has more than 450 miles of trails.
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BicyclingBiking is allowed on all paved roads in Wind Cave National Park, and Black Hills National Forest has a vast network of mountain bike trails.
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BoatingBlack Hills National Forest has 11 reservoirs open for boating, but there's no boating in Wind Cave National Park.
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Wildlife ViewingThe Black Hills region features a wide array of large wildlife and diverse prairie life, which you can easily see from a hiking trail or even the window of your car.
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CampingWind Cave National Park has one campsite, while the Black Hills National Forest has 30.
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Black Hills National Forest OverviewThe Black Hills National Forest encompasses 1.25 million acres in South Dakota and Wyoming.
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Wind Cave OverviewAbove ground, this national park in South Dakota is rolling prairie and Ponderosa pine forest inhabited by bison, elk, pronghorns, and prairie dogs, but below lies the world's fourth-largest cave system.
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions about Wind Cave National Park and Black Hills National Forest.
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Trees and PlantsThe Black Hills sit at the intersection of grasslands, prairie, woodlands, and mountains, supporting a wide array of plant life.
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WildlifeThe Black Hiills region is home to some iconic wildlife, including bison, elk, and antelope.
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Custer State ParkCuster State Park offers 71,000 acres of hiking, horseback riding, boating, biking, and wildlife viewing.
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Hot Springs, S.D.The town of Hot Springs is located southeast of Wind Cave National Park and Black Hills National Forest.
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