US Forest ServiceFree
Wind Cave Backcountry SD
Wind Cave NP, Hot Springs SD, South Dakota3,898 ft🗓 Apr-Nov
About this site
NPS primitive camping in Wind Cave NP backcountry. Bison, elk, pronghorn, prairie dogs on mixed-grass prairie.
Peak season temperatures
82°F
Avg high
60°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.
American GoldfinchAmerican BisonWhite-tailed DeerWestern MeadowlarkBlack-tailed Prairie DogWild TurkeyBlack-billed MagpiePronghorn
Activities
Wildlife watchingHikingCaving
Amenities
Dispersed camping
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Apr-Nov
- Stay limit
- None
- Elevation
- 3,898 ft
- Peak temps
- 60°–82°F
- Rating
- 4.6
- Coordinates
- 43.5534, -103.4534
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