Jewel Cave National Monument
Jewel Cave is the third-longest cave in the world.
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Jewel Cave National Monument Details
More than 15 miles of surveyed passageways make Jewel Cave -- found within Jewel Cave National Monument, 13 miles west of Custer, S.D. -- the third-longest cave in the world. Park Ranger-led guided tours provide deeper exploration into the cave system and its formations far below the forested landscape. Back above ground, nature trails wind through the 1,279-acre park.
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Nearby Parks Around Jewel Cave National Monument
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Jewel Cave National Monument
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9.2 mi away
Comanche Park Campground
This is the closest campground to Jewel Cave National Monument.
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Ditch Creek Campground
The Ditch Creek Campground has 13 tent sites.
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Crazy Horse Memorial
Construction of the memorial began in 1947 by sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski; work on the mountain continues to this day.
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Crazy Horse Monument
The Crazy Horse Monument is the oldest active mountain-carving project in the country.
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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.
