Custer State Park

Custer State Park is a state or provincial park Custer located in United States.

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13329 US Highway 16A (btwn Rittberger Rd & Lower French Creek Rd) Custer , SD 57730 United States

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Daniel Sprehe

Go to a ranger station and ask where the bison are. Huge bison herd and some great hikes . We did the lovers leap trail and it was very scenic .

Tamie Henderson

The "Wild" Donkeys of Custer State Park. Or the common name begging burros. Bring a snack for them, they will forever be your friend!

Robert Jim Fulner

We took two driving loops through, one focused on wildlife and one focused on scenery. Both great and worth the price of admission. Wish I had more time to spend days actually enjoying all they had.

Betsy G

Magnificent, majestic park that doesn't suffer from being over-loved. Stunning vistas and wildlife . We spent several days exploring. Love!

Brandon F.

Slow your roll when you drive through here. It’s breathtaking. A perfect slice of Americana.

Jenny Schepper

Very scenic drive. We were about half way through wildlife loop. When we found 2 heards buffalo & bison . Lots of live deer close by the road also.

drew tarvin

There's some decent scenery along the way but the real value is finding a good trail to hike .

The Black Hills of South Dakota

Parts of the movie " National Treasure: Book of Secrets," starring Nicolas Cage, were filmed here - at beautiful Sylvan Lake , in the northwest corner of the park .

Rachel

So much to do and see!! Unbelievable sights.

Senia

If you come during late September to mid-May, please be aware of the hunters. Give them space and don't slow down/watch them hunt/call in animals. The camo should be a give away to these people.

Lauren Patrick

If you want to see what North American prairie wildlife looked like before the west was settled, go here.

Dan Tackett

Beautiful area....full of wildlife and history!

Jordan Oldani

Buffalo were so neat and such a beautiful drive!

Steph Raquel

Sylvan Lake well worth the trek! Fun little trail .

Ann Forgille

Our favorite state park of all time in any state .

Wesley Myers

Everyone said that this was a must-see. To me, biggest waste of $15 ever if strictly for animal viewing . Saw NO bison , sheep, or elk and only a handful of pronghorn. Can't control animals, but...

Shannon Jeropke

Lots of wild animals! Very pretty!

Murray Manoli

A must see!

Ronwyn H

Awesome park ! Buffalo roaming was a treat. Would camp/hike in the area again.

Milagros Gagliano

You can actually feed the wild donkeys here.

Ryan Caira

Hidden gem

Island Bruin

Buffalo alongside the road

Kathleen O'Donnell Grone

Pretty buck

Roger Hansen

A very nice place , just to roll on through.

Sascha Wells

Took the Needles Highway from near Crazy Horse, did not see any wildlife , got crazy with a bus going through Tunnel 6. Was not worth the $$ in my opinion.

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Great trip. Take a hike if you can. More rewarding than the drive - Robert Jim Fulner

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