Wind Cave National Park
Wind Cave National Park is located in the Southwest Corner of South Dakota near Hot springs. It offers activities both above and below ground.
Wind Cave National Park is open year-round. It offers activities in two different worlds: above the ground and below the ground. The park's prairie and pine forests are home to bison, elk and pronghorn antelopes. Below the ground, cave tour tickets can be reserved and purchased at Recreation.gov.
There is one developed campground, the Elk Mountain Campground, where sites can be reserved here.
A list of hiking trails in the park can be found at Alltrails. Wind Cave is an open hike park and visitors are welcome to hike off designated trails.
Backpacking is allowed in part of the park with a free permit.
Bicycling is permitted on established roads. E-bikes are permitted. Bicycles are not permitted on hiking trails.
Cell phone coverage is limited in the park but may be available at the Visitor Center.
- Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Exploring Nature, Hiking, Photography, Snowshoeing
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Land Manager: National Park Service
- Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fees
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- AllTrails
- onX Backcountry
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