Custer, S.D.

Custer, S.D. sits in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest.

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Custer, S.D. Details

Custer, S.D. sits in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest. It's a few minutes down the road from Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Custer State Park. There's a fair amount of lodging and local restaurants in Custer. The town is 82 miles west of Badlands National Park.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Custer, S.D.

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George S. Mickelson Trail

The Mickelson trail runs 109 miles from Edgemont, S.D., to Deadwood, S.D.

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Custer State Park

Custer State Park offers 71,000 acres of hiking, horseback riding, boating, biking, and wildlife viewing.

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Custer, S.D.

If you want to be close to all of the action in the Black Hills region, Custer is a great place to visit.

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Custer, S.D.

The town of Custer has pioneer roots and a famous general's name.

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Custer, S.D.

On the edge of Custer State Park is Custer, S.D., a quiet mountain town that's a natural playground.