Custer State Park is South Dakota’s oldest and largest state park. The park was named for Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer, whose 1874 expedition led to the famous Black Hills Gold Rush.

Check out this hidden gem sanctuary in South Dakota with more than 190 species of birds. It's one of the best destinations for wildlife viewing in the state..

Custer State Park is home to more than 70 miles of trails for people to bike or hike on at a higher elevation than most expect. “We’re at a higher elevation than what most people are used to.

Portions of the Sylvan Lake Shoreline Trail will be temporarily closed, while the entire Sunday Gulch Trail will be closed starting Sept. 9 and continue into the spring of 2025.

Situated in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Custer State Park has miles of trails for hiking and mountain biking, great camping sites, and the beautiful Sylvan Lake, which sits beneath granite crags.