Wind Cave National Park
National park · SD, USA
Wind Cave National Park in SD, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
At the park
- Camping
- Caves & caverns
- Photography
- Wildlife & bird watching
- Hiking trails
- Hot springs
Before you go
- Getting there
- Wind Cave National Park is located in South Dakota about 11 miles north of Hot Springs, or about 22 miles south of Custer, on US Highway 385. The park Visitor Center, where all cave tours begin, is approximately 1/2 mile west of the highway.
- Weather & when to go
- Spring: Highs range from 50-70°F with highly variable weather. Spring is the park's wettest season. Summer: Hot and generally dry with daytime temperatures regularly exceeding 80°F (27°C). Strong thunderstorms are common and can produce large hail and lightning. Fall: Generally dry with warm days and cool nights. Highs 50-60°F. Lows below freezing are common. Winter: Highs are in the high 30s with lows around 10°F. Snowfall averages 30 inches annually, periodically closing park roads.
History
- Opened
- 1903
- Park opened