21/06/2025
One of the best hidden gems in South Dakota, Custer State Park has it all! This place feels like a mix of Yellowstone and Yosemite… but without the crowds.
📍Custer State Park, South Dakota
📌 ‘𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲’ 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿!
When to Visit:
May to October is ideal, with late spring and early fall offering mild temps and fewer crowds.
Early mornings or golden hour are best for wildlife sightings!
What to Do:
🚗 Drive the Wildlife Loop Road — expect bison, prairie dogs, deer, and maybe even burros!
🧗♀️ Hike the Cathedral Spires Trail or Black Elk Peak for panoramic views.
🛶 Visit Sylvan Lake — perfect for a peaceful walk or kayak session.
🛣 Don’t miss Needles Highway — one of the most scenic drives we’ve ever done!
Have you been to Custer State Park yet?
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