Nearby Attractions

Mount Rushmore with blue skies in background.
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.

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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 ~ (800) 952-3625 or (605) 773-3301
South Dakota Vacation Guide ~ (800) 732-5682

Local Chamber / Tourism Offices for Gateway Communities

Custer Area Chamber of Commerce ~ (800) 992-9818 or (605) 673-2244
Newcastle Chamber of Commerce ~ (800) 835-0157 or (307) 746-2739

National Park Service Sites within Driving Distance

Mount Rushmore National Memorial ~ (605) 574-2523
34.6 miles, approximately 45 minutes driving time

Wind Cave National Park ~ (605) 745-4600
35.1 miles, approximately 1 hour driving time

Devil's Tower National Monument ~ (307) 467-5283
98.7 miles, approximately 2 hours driving time

Badlands National Park ~ (605) 433-5361
99.7 miles, approximately 2 hours 30 minutes driving time

Agate Fossil Beds National Monument ~ (308) 665-4113
115.9 miles, approximately 3 hours 15 minutes driving time

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site ~ (605) 433-5552
127.4 miles, approximately 2 hours 45 minutes driving time

Fort Laramie National Historic Site ~ (307) 837-2221
138.5 miles, approximately 4 hours 45 minutes driving time

Scotts Bluff National Monument ~ (308) 436-9700
170.1 miles, approximately 4 hours driving time

State Parks / Recreation Areas within Driving Distance

Custer State Park ~ (605) 255-4515
23.8 miles, approximately 40 minutes driving time
Bear Butte State Park ~ (605) 347-5240
91 miles, approximately 1 hour 50 minutes driving time
George S. Mickelson Trail ~ (605) 584-3896
16.2 miles, approximately 20 minutes driving time
Angostura Recreation Area ~ (605) 745-6996
53.1 miles, approximately 1 hour seven minutes driving time

 
A canyon scene, showing rocky outcroppings, dried grasses, and ponderosa pines.
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 ~ (605) 673-9200
13 miles, approximately 15 minutes driving time

Thunder Basin National Grassland ~ (307) 358-4690
70 miles, approximately 1 hour 13 minutes driving time

Buffalo Gap National Grassland ~ (605) 355-3700
108 miles, approximately 1 hour 50 minutes driving time

Crazy Horse Memorial ~ (605) 673-4681
18.9 miles, approximately 30 minutes driving time

The Mammoth Site ~ (605) 745-6017
44.2 miles, approximately 55 minutes driving time

Last updated: November 5, 2020

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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.

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