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Wind Cave National Park

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Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks. Below the remnant island of intact prairie sits Wind Cave, one of the longest and most complex caves in the world. Named for barometric winds at its entrance, this maze of passages is home to boxwork, a unique formation rarely found elsewhere.

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Good For
Families
Visually Impaired
Wheelchairs
Activities
Atv Riding
Biking
Camping
Caving
Guided Tours
Hiking
Wildlife Watching
Entrance Fee

Entrance fee is $0.00.

There are no fees to drive through or hike in the park. Enjoy!

Directions

Wind Cave National Park is located in South Dakota about 11 miles north of Hot Springs, or about 22 miles south of Custer, on US Highway 385. The park Visitor Center, where all cave tours begin, is approximately 1/2 mile west of the highway.

Weather

Spring: Highs range from 50-70°F with highly variable weather. Spring is the park's wettest season. Summer: Hot and generally dry with daytime temperatures regularly exceeding 80°F (27°C). Strong thunderstorms are common and can produce large hail and lightning. Fall: Generally dry with warm days and cool nights. Highs 50-60°F. Lows below freezing are common. Winter: Highs are in the high 30s with lows around 10°F. Snowfall averages 30 inches annually, periodically closing park roads.

Overview

  • Get Directions
    1079.33 mi Away
  • Lat/Lng
    43.56884, -103.44372
  • Size
    33926.32 Acres

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