Things to see and do Custer State Park

Custer State Park, located in the town of Custer, is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. With 71,000 acres of land, the park is home to an abundance of wildlife and offers many activities such as camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing and more. Visitors can also enjoy the beauty of the landscape, with its granite peaks and rolling plains. However, it's important to respect the park's rules, especially when it comes to wild animals. It is forbidden to feed or disturb them, and it is recommended to stay in your vehicle or at least 100 meters away from bison, elk and other animals. The park also has several visitor centers, where visitors can obtain further information on the park's activities and attractions.

The Wild Life Loop Road scenic road travels 30 kilometers of undisturbed meadows and pine hills, a host of wildlife. Depending on the season, you will have the opportunity to observe bison, pronghorns, deer, elk, coyotes, donkeys, and also prairie dogs and different raptors.

Sylvan Lake is probably the most picturesque of the five lakes of the Custer State Park, and also one of the most popular sites in the park, you will soon understand why. For a walk or a small photo break, sports activities or a camping night, the frame is enchanting. Imagine a sea of oil cut by the most photogenic rock formations, wrapped by a green forest and you are there. It is logically a popular place for private events like weddings, but also a unique bathing decor. The site is therefore equipped with all amenities and tourist infrastructure: Hotels, Restaurant, Camping, Grocery Store, Bathing Beach, Hiking Trails… There are also various water activities: boat rental (non motorized only), pedal boats, canoes… And with the adapted permit, you can even join sport number one here: fishing.

The needle road is a 22 km panoramic road in the heart of pine forests, spruce and butt forests, rolling reliefs and acclaimed rocky mountains. It was the former governor of the state, Peter Norbeck, who drew the route, and did not miss a stop at Sylvan Lake and the Needle's Eye Formation, which was excavated by the elements.