Custer State Park

Sunset on Sylvan Lake at Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota
Sunset on Sylvan Lake at Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota
View of Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park
Do you see turtle rock?
A traffic jam caused by hundreds of bison bigger than your car is more of a thrill than an annoyance...the first time. This was on the northern part of the Wildlife Loop in Custer State Park. Read my blog post about the other animals we saw at Custer and Yellowstone! http://rvluckyorwhat.com/2015/07/24/close-encounters-of-the-wildlife-kind/

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First Gold Gaming Resort

First Gold Gaming Resort

3 out of 5
Price was £1,157, price is now £1,097 per person
£1,097
per person
3 Apr - 6 Apr
found 8 hours ago
Return direct flight included
London (LON) to Rapid City (RAP)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff was extremely accommodating, definitely stay here again

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Elkhorn Ridge Resort

Elkhorn Ridge Resort

2.5 out of 5
Price was £1,258, price is now £1,155 per person
£1,155
per person
3 Apr - 6 Apr
found 8 hours ago
Return direct flight included
London (LON) to Rapid City (RAP)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
Love it here! Great staff & clean property

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2025

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

The Lodge at Deadwood Gaming Resort

3 out of 5
Price was £1,203, price is now £1,138 per person
£1,138
per person
3 Apr - 6 Apr
found 8 hours ago
Return direct flight included
London (LON) to Rapid City (RAP)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,302 reviews)
The rooms were amazing! The hot tub was very dirty!

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Popular places to visit

Landscape of a Small Bison Herd Moving up a Ridge near the Wildlife Loop Road in Custer State Park, South Dakota in the Autumn

Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road

You can take time to visit Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road during your travels to Custer. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the horse riding.

Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road
Wind Cave National Park which includes caves and caving

Wind Cave National Park

View unusual crystalline patterns underground and wildlife, pleasant prairies and forests above ground at this park created on land once inhabited by Lakota Indians.

Wind Cave National Park
Mount Rushmore which includes outdoor art and art

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Visit this popular landmark in South Dakota to see firsthand the enormous sculptures of four U.S. presidents carved into a mountain.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail

Enjoy a trip to Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail and popular activities such as horse riding in Custer. Discover the area's monuments and seek out its adventure tours.

Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail

Peter Norbeck Visitors Center

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Peter Norbeck Visitors Center during your travels in Custer. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the horse riding.

Peter Norbeck Visitors Center

Sylvan Rocks Climbing School

Enjoy a trip to Sylvan Rocks Climbing School and popular activities such as horse riding in Custer. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the hiking trails.

Sylvan Rocks Climbing School

Top Hotel Deals

Secluded Setting On French Creek In The Southern Black Hills

Secluded Setting On French Creek In The Southern Black Hills

Custer SD
Secluded Setting On French Creek In The Southern Black Hills
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore

3 out of 5
Keystone SD
Comfort Inn & Suites Mt. Rushmore
Modern Lodge: Hottub + Huge Space + Views + Sauna

Modern Lodge: Hottub + Huge Space + Views + Sauna

Custer SD
Modern Lodge: Hottub + Huge Space + Views + Sauna
Mountain View Gem: Firepit + Sauna + Enjoy Wildlife

Mountain View Gem: Firepit + Sauna + Enjoy Wildlife

Custer SD
Mountain View Gem: Firepit + Sauna + Enjoy Wildlife
Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching

Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching

2 out of 5
Custer SD
Rustic Sanctuary: Firepit + Sauna + Wildlife Watching
Hottub Hideaway: Firepit + Sauna + Views + Wildlife

Hottub Hideaway: Firepit + Sauna + Views + Wildlife

Custer SD
Hottub Hideaway: Firepit + Sauna + Views + Wildlife
Sun Filled Joy: Hot Tub + Sauna + Watch Wildlife

Sun Filled Joy: Hot Tub + Sauna + Watch Wildlife

Custer SD
Sun Filled Joy: Hot Tub + Sauna + Watch Wildlife
Hobbit Hole: Needle Spire Views + Firepit + Sauna

Hobbit Hole: Needle Spire Views + Firepit + Sauna

Custer SD
Hobbit Hole: Needle Spire Views + Firepit + Sauna
Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bdrm Next to Custer State Park with Air Conditioning

Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bdrm Next to Custer State Park with Air Conditioning

Custer SD
Beautiful, Countryside, 6 Bdrm Next to Custer State Park with Air Conditioning
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