Accessibility

Accessibility Topics

• Physical / Mobility
• Deaf / Hearing Loss
• Blind / Low Vision
• Service Animals

Welcome!

Welcome to Jewel Cave National Monument! We are working to enhance visitor experiences through fun and engaging interpretive programs and other recreational opportunities. Recreation and activities help can develop visitor’s social skills, physical and emotional health, independence and self-confidence, community integration, and sense of adventure. Our staff makes every effort to ensure that children, youth, and adults of all abilities are fully included in our recreation programs and all of our facilities.

 

 

General Information

Entrance Fees

There are no entrance fees to explore the surface of Jewel Cave National Monument. The only fees are associated with cave tours. Information about cave tour fees can be found on our Fees and Passes webpage.

Places to Go

Staff and volunteers are available to assist you at an information desk. We have two areas of the park:

• Visitor Center

The Visitor Center and restrooms in this area are accessible to persons using wheelchairs.
11149 US Highway 16
Custer, SD 57730

• Historic Area

This area has a pit toilet that is accessible to persons using wheelchairs. The Historic Cabin is accessed by a steep uphill gravel path from the parking area.
The Historic Area is one mile west of the main Visitor Center area.

For Your Health

Trail Conditions

Ticks are very common on the trails at Jewel Cave National Monument. Please be sure to check yourself, everyone in your party, and any service animals that may accompany your group for ticks after a hike. Poison ivy is common along the edges of the trails, stay on the trail to reduce the chance of coming in contact with the irritating oils produced by this plant.

Weather

The weather can change very quickly in the Black Hills. Monitor the weather forecast before beginning any activities on the surface of the monument. In the summer, the average temperature is around 80°F; thunderstorms often occur during the afternoons. In the off-season, temperatures vary from sub-zero to moderate conditions; winter storms can occur at any time. Be advised that there are no shelters along the trails, and off-season trail conditions vary from day to day.

Medical Information

Call 911 for emergency medical or police assistance or to report accidents or injuries.
There is very little to no cell service in the monument and visitors are encouraged to contact a park ranger for assistance in case of an emergency.
Closest Hospital
Monument Health Custer Hospital
1220 Montgomery Street
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-9400

Contact Us

If you have further questions, contact the Visitor Center at 605-673-8300 or email [e-mail].