Wind Cave National Park

26611 US Highway 385, Hot Springs, SD, 57747

Wind Cave National Park

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Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit world of many resources. Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks.

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    Amenities

    • Auto and ATV
    • Scenic Driving
    • Biking
    • Road Biking
    • Camping
    • Backcountry Camping
    • Car or Front Country Camping
    • Group Camping
    • RV Camping
    • Caving
    • Food
    • Picnicking
    • Guided Tours
    • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
    • Hiking
    • Backcountry Hiking
    • Front-Country Hiking
    • Horse Trekking
    • Junior Ranger Program
    • Wildlife Watching
    • Birdwatching
    • Park Film
    • Museum Exhibits
    • Shopping

    About Wind Cave National Park

    Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit world of many resources. Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks. Below the remnant island of intact prairie sits Wind Cave, one of the longest and most complex caves in the world.