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, prair

Just 30 minutes from Rapid City, you’ll find the iconic and underrated Custer State Park in South Dakota. This Park is known for its towering rock spires, scenic drives with small tunnels, wild begging burrows, and epic black hills views. Entry is $20 for 7 day access and this state park is worth a multi day visit since there’s so much to do👇🏼 🛶 Swim, canoe, and walk around Sylvan Lake. There is a small beach to lounge on, a store with some food options, bathrooms, and kayak rentals nearby. �

Send this to someone who thinks South Dakota only has Mount Rushmore! Nope! South Dakota is truly incredible and diverse. Of course I recommend visiting Mount Rushmore because it’s really cool! But, just know.. there is a ton more. Recommendations👇🏼 📍Mount Rushmore 📍Black Hills 📍Custer State Park 📍Bear Country 📍Badlands National Park 📍Needles Highway Is South Dakota on your bucketlist? . . #hifromsd #southdakota #visitsouthdakota #adventuretravel #hiddengems | Whatrvdoing