The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Custer State Park
Custer State Park’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments in Custer State Park. 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 State Park. 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: December 22, 2025
Sylvan Lake
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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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Harney Peak Lookout Tower (Black Elk Wilderness)
Highlight • Summit
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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Cathedral Spires viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
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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Little Devil's Tower
Highlight • Summit
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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Lover's Leap Viewpoint
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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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