US Forest ServiceFree
Custer State Park Backcountry SD
Custer State Park, Custer SD, South Dakota4,134 ft🗓 Apr-Nov
About this site
SD State primitive camping in Custer State Park. Largest bison herd in the world, burros, pronghorn.
Peak season temperatures
80°F
Avg high
58°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
PronghornAmerican GoldfinchMountain BluebirdBlack Hills Red SquirrelAmerican BisonHairy WoodpeckerSong SparrowBlue Grosbeak
Activities
Wildlife watchingHikingHorseback riding
Amenities
Vault toiletFire ring
Site types
Tent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Apr-Nov
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Elevation
- 4,134 ft
- Peak temps
- 58°–80°F
- Rating
- 4.7
- Coordinates
- 43.7534, -103.3534
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