Nice playground in the border of downtown strip. Very simple and rustic like something I would…read morebuild in my backyard if I had more space and was slightly more industrious. Ground covering is loose soil with a thin layer of wood chips. Small historic information building as well as a picnic pavilion with vending machines and restrooms. Clean and maintained. Only issue is there is a bridge across the stream but it is currently closed off so accessing the playground requires a short walk on car bridge. That means running from the playground to the bathrooms with a potty training toddler is just part of the fun.

Bridge from parking lot to playground was closed off with caution tape this past week. Guessing…read morebecause of floods. We walked on the side street and over to the playground. Playground needs a little maintenance. Kids had still had fun on.

JUST AN AMAZING TOUR. Enjoyed every step of the way. Great experience and recommend it to all.read more

This was the 2nd of two cave tours I went to and it just as cool and interesting. I didn't like…read morethat one of them was denied entrance to the tour because he wore shoes though with closed toe have some holes on the sides and didn't have another one. The staff didn't provide other options or refunds so luckily there was something to do while I was there. Interesting that one young woman did got to come wearing the same shoes and didn't do a thing. Nice tour guide, video and exhibits and gift shop. Also be sure not to have any kind of bags, food/drinks, to be in good physical health and not be afraid of the darkness.

Worth it, ya'know! Sooo much top attractions here. The…read moremonumental Mt Rushmore, the friendly wilderness of the Custer State Park's wildlife loop, the awesome tranquility of Sylvan Lake, last but not least Crazy Horse's construction. And who could forget, the ominous night of Needles Hwy. I needed more than 1 day to soak it all in. Glad there are restrooms throughout this NF, along with some water bottle refill stations, cuz all this roadtrip sightseeing sure works up a thirst. Almost collided with a deer on my way out of Black Hills NF. We both swerved away each other simultaneously O_O My 5th animal crossing this trip! On your way to Black Hills, don't forget to pack fresh apples and carrots beforehand ;) Believe it!

Black Hills National Forest is so beautiful! We hiked the 7.1 mile hike to Black Elk Peak starting…read morefrom Sylvan Lake. The views are spectacular and we even got lucky and saw a mountain goat at the top. If you do this hike, I would recommend hiking shoes, a hat, and a water pack to stay hydrated.

Well worth a stop on the wildlife loop in Custer State Park. It's new with several great exhibits…read more Very informative.

Visitor center in Custer State Park had a volunteer Park Ranger that was a wealth of information…read more Hands on displays which showed sounds of the bison herd, the jumps and the lifecycle of the bison. There is hands on displays and information about the annual buffalo round up and auction which started in 1965 to maintain the large herds. There were clean bathrooms here and a food truck next to picnic tables. The stockades and seating for visitors was right in front. There was a small gift shop next-door.

Rented some kayaks here and it was a great experience! Lots of kayaks, paddleboards, and canoes…read moreavailable to rent and the process was quick and easy

The food is on the pricey side, and is just pretty good. Don't miss out on the mini donuts though,…read moreso good! The store itself has some good stuff you will want to buy. It's also a bit pricey though. The bathrooms there were clean and had plenty of outdoor seating with great views of the lake to enjoy too.

+ Stunning topography. Massive boulders just casually protruding from the serene lake among…read moretranquil pine trees. Hope you brought your camera, cuz I sure brought mine~ + Not crowded. A pretty peaceful stroll for me. + Well-maintained restrooms. + People like to go fishing here. + The geese aren't shy. My 4th animal crossing this trip! Unfortunately I didn't find any National Treasure. Did I miss a clue?

Absolutely gorgeous lake! There's a place to rent kayaks, canoes, and paddles boards, as well as…read moreseveral piers to set your own in. There's a nice beach area to get in the water and also plenty of picnic tables. A trail goes the entire way around the lake and it's a great walk. We came on a Saturday during June and it was fairly packed. We managed to luck out and find a parking spot but other people were circling for a while

Came into the store in need of some certain things. They were so great to work with! I was a little…read moreconfused if they were open still or not in looking through Google + Facebook... so unsure if they need to update some things as I made the drive over hoping they'd be open. The store is well stocked and a great selection! I also enjoyed looking through their fun hats (pictured) and noticed they had a back area for some brews. What a great store to have in the Custer area! Their staff does a great job at customer service, too!

Awesome spot great staff and then have a beer! Good selection of clothes and just great all around…read more Support them!

This 18mi 2hr loop will take you to bison sighting opportunities, Prairie Dog Town (y'know what…read morethat means: black-billed magpies too!), and begging burros! Saw a few young deer and antelopes too. *o* Don't forget to pack plenty apples and carrots, cuz there're so many hungry donkeys, you'll run out for sure ;D You prob wanna hit up checkpoint Custer State Park VC to replenish and ask of any latest bison herd sightings. I fortuitously went early evening, so didn't have a crowd to beat. Just gotta make sure I make it back to Custer to charge the car and hit the hay.

Beautiful prairie land and scenic drive but I'm not sure where the wildlife was along this route…read more We drove the loop twice, once in the afternoon around 4pm and once in the morning (the following day) around 9am. We never saw a bison but did see the donkeys once which was nice. They clearly are use to people because they come right up to you! Even if you don't see any wildlife it really is a pretty drive and isn't out of the way if you're driving through Custer.