News Release

Jewel Cave Announces Operations for 2026 Winter Season

Trees and plants on a rocky surface with evergreen trees above.
A fall scene with trees and plants with changing colors on a small cliff within Jewel Cave National Monument.

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News Release Date: September 1, 2026

Jewel Cave National Monument is changing its operations for the winter season. Starting Tuesday, September 8, the monument will be open Tuesdays to Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

The monument will continue to offer the popular Scenic and Discovery Tours throughout the winter, weather permitting.

Advance reservations for the Scenic and Discovery tours are recommended and can be made on Recreation.gov, with limited first-come, first-served cave tour tickets available daily.

The monument partners with the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association, which operates the park store inside the visitor center. The store will be open on the same schedule as the visitor center and provides visitors with products and services to complement their visit.

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Last updated: September 5, 2026

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.

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