Nearby Attractions

Mount Rushmore National Memorial is an iconic site within the National Park Service. It is located about 45 minutes away from Jewel Cave National Monument.

NPS Photo

Travel South Dakota

The best place to look for comprehensive information on activities, lodging, and events related to tourism and recreation in South Dakota is the official state travel website. Interested visitors can request a vacation guide, learn from travel tips, and even follow suggested travel itinerary to see special sites, routes, and communities.

South Dakota Department of Tourism
South Dakota Vacation Guide

Local Chamber / Tourism Offices for Gateway Communities

Custer Area Chamber of Commerce
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce

National Park Service Sites within Driving Distance

Mount Rushmore National Memorial
34.6 miles, approximately 45 minutes driving time

Wind Cave National Park
35.1 miles, approximately 1 hour driving time

Devil's Tower National Monument
98.7 miles, approximately 2 hours driving time

Badlands National Park
99.7 miles, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes driving time

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument
115.9 miles, approximately 3 hours 15 minutes driving time

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
127.4 miles, approximately 2 hours 45 minutes driving time

Fort Laramie National Historic Site
138.5 miles, approximately 4 hours 45 minutes driving time

Scotts Bluff National Monument
170.1 miles, approximately 4 hours driving time

State Parks / Recreation Areas within Driving Distance

Custer State Park
23.8 miles, approximately 40 minutes driving time
Bear Butte State Park
91 miles, approximately 1 hour 50 minutes driving time
George S. Mickelson Trail
16.2 miles, approximately 20 minutes driving time
Angostura Recreation Area
53.1 miles, approximately 1 hour seven minutes driving time

 

Jewel Cave National Monument is home to a portion of Hell Canyon. Outside the monument, the canyon is surrounded by the Black Hills National Forest.

NPS Photo / Bradley Block

Other Area Attractions

Many travelers visit the popular sites and attractions while touring the Black Hills. However, there are a number of other public lands and non-profit attractions that also deserve attention and offer numerous recreational and educational opportunities. If you are looking for places to explore, western South Dakota is a great destination.

Black Hills National Forest
13 miles, approximately 15 minutes driving time

Thunder Basin National Grassland
70 miles, approximately 1 hour 13 minutes driving time

Buffalo Gap National Grassland
108 miles, approximately 1 hour 50 minutes driving time

Crazy Horse Memorial
18.9 miles, approximately 30 minutes driving time

The Mammoth Site
44.2 miles, approximately 55 minutes driving time