News Release

Transformer Malfunction Shuts Down Tours At Wind Cave

Wind Cave has new exhibits in the visitor center that tell the story of this land and the people who have lived on it.

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News Release Date: April 29, 2025

Contact: Tom Farrell, 605-745-4600

HOT SPRINGS, SD – Cave tours through Wind Cave are suspended until an elevator transformer can be replaced. The transformer malfunctioned Sunday afternoon, April 27. It is currently unknown how long the replacement will take or when tours will resume.

In the interim, rangers will be offering virtual tours of the Natural Entrance Tour using Lidar technology. Please check the park website for updated program times. This virtual tour is an excellent option for individuals with mobility issues to experience the cave.

Additionally, the park has new exhibits in the visitor center that tell the story of this land and the people who have lived on it. The park visitor center is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours as summer approaches.

For further updates, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/wica or contact the park office at 605-745-4600.