Stop At: Wildlife Loop Road, Custer, South Dakota 57730
An open-top drive along the 18 mile road. Stopping for photo ops of buffalo and other wildlife (elk, deer, antelope, coyotes, prairie dogs, etc.). We stop, you stand and get great views and photos.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Custer State Park Visitor Center, US Hwy 16A and Wildlife Loop Road, Custer, South Dakota
We have a brief stop for tour of info center and drive by of State Game Lodge.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Crazy Horse Memorial, 12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, South Dakota 57730
We will stop and explore this huge Native American Memorial . . . over 14,000 exhibits. Crazy Horse offers an optional 25 minute guided tour to the back of the mountain for a unique and closer view of Crazy Horse ($4.00 per person . . . not included with tour).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Rushmore National Memorial, 13000 Hwy 244, Keystone, South Dakota 57751
We guide you through the Memorial, explaining the history and suggest locations for best photo ops. Because of the length of the tour day we are limited to 1 hour here. If you are interested in a longer time to explore, I suggest our Monuments Combo Tour. That tour includes Crazy Horse and Mt Rushmore only . . . 2 hours at each.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Custer State Park Visitor Center, US Hwy 16A and Wildlife Loop Road, Custer, South Dakota
Huge dioramas of the Buffalo and other wildlife visible throughout the park including a map narrated by a ranger where the latest locations of the wildlife.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Needles Highway, Custer State Park, South Dakota
The Needles Highway is more than a 14-mile road—it’s a spectacular drive through pine and spruce forests, meadows surrounded by birch and aspen, and rugged granite mountains. The road’s name comes from the needlelike granite formations that seem to pierce the horizon along the highway.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Iron Mountain Road, Custer State Park, Custer, South Dakota
EXPERIENCE THE ROAD
Iron Mountain Road, also known as 16A, is an incredible journey, an unforgettable experience. We believe that it is the most unusual and captivating road in America. Everyone that has experienced this 17 mile stretch in the Black Hills of South Dakota leaves with an opinion about this road, either good or bad this road will leave an impression. We want folks to learn about and appreciate this road for what it is, a historical work of art designed to make you slow down, to see and feel things that you don’t experience every day.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sylvan Lake, Custer, South Dakota
Sylvan Lake is probably the most recognizable of the five Custer State Park lakes, and of any of the Black Hills lakes for that matter. Its definitely a favorite of almost anyone who has seen it, especially photographers, artists or anyone that saw the Nicolas Cage movie "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets" (although the location may seem off). Sylvan Lake is a very popular spot for weddings and other special occasions or as the most beautiful swimming hole one could possibly find.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Stockade Lake, Custer, South Dakota
Stockade Lake is the largest of Custer State Park's five lakes and boasts the most amenities for campers with three campground areas that between them, can accommodate any size camping option from large RV to tent camping to those looking for a camping cabin. Stockade is also the only lake in Custer State Park that allows all boats.
This beautiful lake also has a swimming beach, hiking trail, playground, group area and fishing.
Duration: 20 minutes
