Custer State Park Backcountry SD
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Custer State Park Backcountry SD

Custer State Park, Custer SD, South Dakota🗓 Apr-Nov

About this site

SD State primitive camping in Custer State Park. Largest bison herd in the world, burros, pronghorn.

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
Rating
4.7
Coordinates
43.7534, -103.3534
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