The Top 17 Natural Monuments in Custer County
Custer County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 17
beautiful natural monuments in Custer County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Custer County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
Sylvan Lake is a popular destination to enjoy the wilderness. You can take a hike around the picturesque lake with unique smoothly shaped rock formations or climb up to Black Elk Peak – South Dakota's highest point.
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The Black Elk Wilderness is home to the highest peak in South Dakota and to the famous Mount Rushmore National Memorial. It is a sacred area to Native Americans and …
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According to Native American legend, two lovers met their fate on this summit when they voluntarily jumped into premature death. While the way this trail got its name is downright …
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Even though you can already see the Cathedral Spires from the Needles Highway down below, it's another level to see them that close from the trail. The huge granite spires …
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While being only 200 feet shorter than nearby Black Elk Peak, Little Devil's Tower is often left out by hikers in the area. Enjoy the panoramic view from the top over the Black Hills, Cathedral Spires and much more.
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The natural entrance to Wind Caves is very discreet. It has nothing to do with the gigantic underground caves that can be visited a little further away by going to …
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The Needles Highway is a 14-mile road that is often called the most scenic road in the world. It passes through pine and spruce forests, meadows surrounded by birch and …
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Standing about 240 feet above Cold Brook Canyon floor on its southern edge, the Fossil Ridge summit provides great views to the south and west. This small, unranked peak is …
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Jewel Cave National Monument is the 3rd longest cave in the world. The cave has crystal covered walls, showing off such formations as cave bacon and cave popcorn.
It is necessary to enter the caves with a guide.
It is necessary to enter the caves with a guide.
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Custer State Park, located in the Black Hills, offers diverse landscapes, from dense forests to open prairies and towering granite peaks.
During a visit, you can expect breathtaking views, including …
During a visit, you can expect breathtaking views, including …
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