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Location: Custer County, South Dakota, United States

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1. Wind Cave Natural Entrance and Prairie Vista loop — Wind Cave National Park

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Jamie S.

May 19, 2023

The Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center is a must-stop when visiting the park. Open year-round (except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day), the Visitor Center offers a wealth of information and exhibits to enhance your experience. It is also where all cave tours leave from. You cannot enter Wind Cave on your own; you must purchase a ticket and be a part of a guided tour with a ranger. Reservations and information about Wind Cave tours can be found here: nps.gov/wica/planyourvisit/guidedtours.htm. At the Visitor Center, you can explore the upper exhibit room to learn about the fascinating history of the Plains Native Americans and the park's prairie management. The cave exhibit room provides information about the cave formations and the cave's development. This exhibit is also accompanied by a movie, "Wind Cave, Two Worlds." Get all the essentials at the Visitor Center, including gifts, maps, books, permits, and passes. There are also bathrooms, wifi, trash cans, and both the Visitor Center and the cave are wheelchair accessible.

Lauren & Bailey 🐕🐾

July 23, 2025

Always a good starting place for information.

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Location: Custer County, South Dakota, United States

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