Bush’s Shelter Cave on route to the Historic Entrance

Bush ‘s Shelter Cave

NPS Photo / Connor Joyce

Quick Facts

Location:

Custer, SD

Significance:

A part of Jewel Cave National Monument

Designation:

National Monument

Amenities

3 listed

Audio Description, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information

Bush’s Cave

Bush’s Cave is a shelter cave found at the monument that does not connect to the Jewel Cave system. The cave is named after Charles Bush, who was a mining partner of Frank and Albert Michaud for a few years until they bought out his portion of the claim for $300 in 1905. After that, the Michaud family sold part of the claim to Bertha Cain from Missouri. Cain never worked the claim but provided a financial investment to allow the Michaud brothers to continue improving the area.

• Bush’s Shelter Cave on route to the Historic Entrance

  
  

  Bush’s Shelter Cave and mining partner Charles Bush.

  Date created:

  09/16/2025

  Audio Transcript

  Bush’s Cave is a shelter cave found at the monument that does not connect to the Jewel Cave system. The cave is named after Charles Bush, who was a mining partner of Frank and Albert Michaud for a few years until they bought out his portion of the claim for $300 in 1905. After that, the Michaud family sold part of the claim to Bertha Cain from Missouri. Cain never worked the claim but provided a financial investment to allow the Michaud brothers to continue improving the area.