Custer State Park is the second largest State Park in the United States. A highlight is the rock formations of the Needles Highway Scenic Drive. The road passes through several narrow tunnels as the road works through the pinnacles. There are several other scenic drives within the park including the Wildlife Loop Road where you will get your best chance at viewing wildlife. A final must stop visit is to Sylvan Lake. An easy trail will take you all the way around the scenic lake. At the outlet of the lake is a dam sandwiched between rock spires. At the lake is also the trailhead for the 3.5 mile hike to the state highpoint of Black Elk Mountain (Harney Peak). The historic lookout at the top is worth the hike.
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Custer State Park
Donkeys on the Wildlife Loop Road
Needles Highway
Black Hills
The first time we visited it was foggy and not worth the admission into the park
Sylvan Lake Dam
Hiking around Sylvan Lake
Hiking around Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake cabin rental
Needles Highway
Needles Highway
Needles Highway
On the Wildlife Loop Road