Jewel Cave offers educational groups private guided tours year-round. However, availability for these tours does vary. We encourage early registration- at least 2 months in advance. Availability will be higher in the fall and winter months. Academic Fee Waivers are available for those who meet the requirements.
Available dates for May 2024 include:
Friday, May 10th
Thursday, May 23rd
Friday, May 24th
Wednesday, May 29th
Friday, May 31st
For more information or to scehdule an educational trip, please email us.
Off-Site and Classroom Visits
Are you a local school group or organization, but can't make it out to Jewel Cave? Let us come to you!
These programs are flexible and personalized to fit your needs and desired topic of discussion. Availability varies, so we encourage early registration. For more information contact our Lead Park Ranger at (605) 673-8300 or email-us.
Virtual Field Trips
Do you want to learn more about Jewel Cave, but are unable to visit in person? Consider taking a "virtual field trip"!
Highly adaptive to your needs, video chat with a ranger to learn more about any topic related to Jewel Cave. Availability varies, so we encourage early registation. For more information contact our Lead Park Ranger at (605) 673-8300 or email-us.
Last updated: April 23, 2024
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Contact Info
Mailing Address:
11149 U.S. Hwy. 16
Building B12
Custer,
SD
57730
Phone:
605 673-8300
The main phone line connects visitors with staff at the visitor center. Throughout the year, the phone line is monitored by staff on a daily basis, excluding holidays and days with limited visitor services. Please be advised that after-hours messages are not taken on the system; visitors are encouraged to call the visitor center during normal operations and speak with a park ranger for assistance.