Custer State Park
71,000 acres of bison country
Custer State Park covers 71,000 acres in the southern Black Hills and is known for its bison herd, the Wildlife Loop road and the annual Buffalo Roundup. An entry license applies, currently $25 per vehicle or $20 per motorcycle for 1 to 7 days per the state. Vehicles traveling non-stop through the park on US 16A don't need one. Drive time and distance are routing estimates from OSRM; allow extra for season, traffic and road work.
Highlights
- Wildlife Loop: The park's signature wildlife-viewing road, with the Wildlife Station Visitor Center along it.
- Buffalo Roundup: An annual event tied to managing the park's bison herd.
Stops along the way
- Custer State Park Visitor Center: Open year-round.
- Wildlife Station Visitor Center: Continue into the park on the Wildlife Loop.