Custer State Park

 

The Granite Peaks Are Calling ...

 

The clear mountain waters are inviting, and the open ranges are waiting to be discovered. Bring your family to Custer State Park, and let yourself run wild.

Custer State Park in the Black Hills encompasses 71,000 acres of spectacular terrain and an abundance of wildlife. Within the park, you'll discover a world of adventure!

April

Earth Day Bluebird Box Workshop, April 18, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Peter Norbeck Visitor Center

May

Open House and Free Fishing Weekend, May 15-17

Custer State Park Seasonal Volksmarch Trail Open, May 16 - Sept 30

June

National Trails Day - June 6, Prairie Trail Hike, 9 a.m., Meet at Peter Norbeck Visitor Center

Little Devil’s Tower Hike, 1 p.m., Meet at Sylvan Lake General Store

Badger Clark Trail Hike, 4 p.m., Meet at Badger Hole Historic Site

Nature Day Camp: Kids Fishing Day (ages 7-12), June 10, 9:30 a.m. - noon Angostura Recreation Area near Hot Springs

Nature Day Camp: Kids Fishing Day (ages 7-12), June 17, 9:30 a.m. - noon Rocky Point Recreation Area near Belle Fourche

Father’s Day Bluebird Box Workshop June 20, 6 p.m., Angostura Recreation Area near Hot Springs

Nature Day Camp: Kids Fishing Day (ages 7-12), June 24, 9:30 a.m. – noon Custer State Park Game Lodge Campground

July

Nature Day Camp: Track Detectives (ages 7-12), July 8, 9:30 a.m. – noon Angostura Recreation Area near Hot Springs

Nature Day Camp: Nature Explorers (ages 7-12), July 15, 9:30 a.m. – noon Rocky Point Recreation Area near Belle Fourche

Nature Day Camp: Track Detectives (ages 7-12), July 22, 9:30 a.m. – noon Custer State Park Game Lodge Campground

August

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally August 3-9, 2015

Every August, thousands of motorcyclists visit the Black Hills during the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Races. While many visitors enjoy the rally, others would rather avoid the motorcycles and visit at another time of the year. To help our guests plan their stay, below are the next several years’ rally dates, so you can either join ‘em or avoid ‘em. August 8-14, 2016 | August 7-13, 2017 | August 6-12, 2018

Nature Day Camp: Nature Explorers (ages 7-12), August 5, 9:30 a.m. – noon, Angostura Recreation Area near Hot Springs

Nature Day Camp: Nature Explorers (ages 7-12), August 12, 9:30 a.m. – noon, Custer State Park Game Lodge Campground

10th Annual South Dakota Bat Festival August 15, 6 p.m., Custer State Park Game Lodge Campground Tatanka Theatre

September

50th Annual Buffalo Roundup September 25

22nd Annual Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival, September 24-26

October

Halloween Night Hike October 23-24, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Custer State Park Peter Norbeck Visitor Center

November

50th Annual Buffalo Auction November 21

All Events are subject to change. Visit www.custerstatepark.com for more information