Wind Cave Backcountry SD
US Forest ServiceFree

Wind Cave Backcountry SD

Wind Cave NP, Hot Springs SD, South Dakota🗓 Apr-Nov

About this site

NPS primitive camping in Wind Cave NP backcountry. Bison, elk, pronghorn, prairie dogs on mixed-grass prairie.

Activities

Wildlife watchingHikingCaving

Amenities

Dispersed camping

Site types

Tent

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Quick facts

Land manager
US Forest Service
Fee
Free — no reservation
Season
Apr-Nov
Stay limit
None
Rating
4.6
Coordinates
43.5534, -103.4534
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