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  • Custer State Park Camping Information

    There are 71,000 acres within the boundaries of Custer State Park in South Dakota. Camping is one of the many activities that visitors enjoy. There are several campgrounds that can be utilized. read more

  • Custer State Park Resorts

    Custer State Park is located along US Highway 16A in Custer, South Dakota. This picturesque outdoor retreat offers four resorts for visitor stays. Resorts serving Custer State Park include the State Game Lodge, Sylvan Lake Lodge, Blue Bell Lodge, and Legion Lake Lodge. A luxury lodging facility known as Creekside Lodge also operates on the property of the St… read more

  • Custer State Park Accommodations

    Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Custer State Park -- named after Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer -- is known for its dramatic scenery and the 1,500 buffalo that roam the 71,000 acre park. Visitors to the park enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, camping, kayaking, fishing,… read more

  • Information About Custer State Park in South Dakota

    Custer Park is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, about 15 miles from the city of Custer. The park spans 71,000 acres, making it the second-largest park in the United States. read more

  • Custer State Park Bird Checklist

    Birdwatching is one of the activities you can enjoy at Custer State Park in Fairburn, S.D. More than 200 species of birds are common to the Black Hills. The park's visitor center offers a birdwatching guide and checklist. You can find some bird species in the park year-round, while others can only be seen during certain times of the year. read more

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  • RV Parks in Custer, South Dakota

    Located in western South Dakota near Wyoming, Custer, named after Union Lt. Col. Colonel George A. Custer, is generally considered to be the oldest established town of the Black Hills of South Dakota. Almost abandoned in 1876 with gold… read more

  • Cabins in Custer State Park, South Dakota

    Custer State Park's proximity to Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse national monuments, as well as its easy accessibility from Rapid City Regional Airport and Interstate 90, make it a popular destination. The park has plenty of its own app… read more

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