Custer State Park
Custer State Park is one of the largest state parks in the United States.
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Custer State Park Details
About an hour south of Mount Rushmore, and easily accessible via Iron Mountain Road, Custer State Park is one of the largest state parks in the United States. The park 71,000-acre park is home to 1,300 buffalo that regularly roam the prairies and roads, and is the site of the annual Buffalo Roundup, held each September. Within Custer State Park are a variety of accommodation options, from resorts and lodges to cabins and camping.
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Nearby Parks Around Custer State Park
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Custer State Park
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3.7 mi away
The Badger Hole
South Dakota's first poet laureate, Charles Badger Clark, lived here from 1937 until his death in 1957.
6.5 mi away
Sanctuary Trail
This moderate, 3.6-mile (one way) trail connects to the Highland Creek Trail
6.7 mi away
Bismarck Lake Campground
Located in the heart of the Black Hills, on the northern shores of Bismarck Lake, this campground has 23 sites, five of which are accessible.
7.2 mi away
Gordon Stockade
A statue stands here commemorating the Black Hills gold rush of the 1880s.
7.5 mi away
Rankin Ridge Nature Trail
Rankin Ridge Nature Trail is a self-guided hike.
