South Dakota · National Park

Wind Cave

A living cave and a wind cave above — bison and prairie dogs roam the grasslands of South Dakota.

🥾 30+ trails 🎟️ Free ⛺ 113 campsites ☀️ May – October 📅 Open year-round

Popular trails

Curated routes with approximate round-trip distance. In the app, tap one to log it.

  • Rankin Ridge Trail3.0 mi
  • Lookout Point Trail0.1 mi
  • Wind Cave Canyon Trail0.5 mi
  • Centennial Trail0.8 mi

Camping

Approximately 113 campsites across the park's campgrounds. Reservations are strongly recommended in peak season (May – October).

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Best time to visit

Peak season: May – October. The park is open year-round, though some roads and facilities close or run reduced hours in winter.

Getting there

Nearest city: Rapid City, SD. Park center: 43.570°, -103.480°.

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