Wind Cave National Park Visitor Center

Below the remnant island of intact prairie sits wind cave one of the longest and most complex caves in the world.

Wind cave national park visitor center.

From rapid city via the black hills. 16 south and west to u s. Follow stateroad 79 south approximately 50 miles to highway 18. The visitor center and the cave are accessible to people with limited mobility.

The park is open all day every day for you to explore. Named for barometric winds at its entrance this. The park store at wind cave national park is located in the visitor center and operated by bhpfa. Tuesday and wednesdays are the busiest days at wind cave.

Elevators remain out of commission so no cave tours. Hwy 385 another 6 miles north and into wind cave national park. Whether you are intrigued with the cave the prairie or both it is easy to discover more about the park by exploring the exhibit rooms. All reviews prairie dogs an hour visitor center bison wind cave our tour guide fairgrounds tour black hills above ground natural entrance south dakota elevator ride road trip down stairs mule deer light jacket hot springs watch your.

Address phone number wind cave national park reviews. 385 south to hill city and continue south through custer city. When visiting wind cave national park there are a few things visitors should keep in mind. Turn right onto highway 385 north which will take you through hot springs and into wind cave national park.

Cave trails are dimly lit and trail surfaces may be uneven wet and slippery. For current road and trail conditions call the visitor center at 605 745 4600. Turn left on us hwy. Wind cave national park south dakota.

Visitor center closed loops a and b of elk mountain campground opened june 15 roads and trails open. Visitor center at wind cave national park. However snow and severe weather can limit access to some remote parts of the park especially in winter. The visitor center is a great place to start your park visit.

Park roads are generally open year round. All purchases made from the park store help support interpretive programming at wind cave np including. Limited areas of wind cave are accessible to wheelchairs. Wind cave national park.

At rapid city south dakota exit onto stateroad 79 south. Bison elk and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of america s oldest national parks. Once in the park follow signs to the visitor center for cave tours and general park information. During the summer weekends are a good time to visit.

Visitors traveling on i 90. Elevators remain out of commission so no cave tours. The store offers a variety of interpretive materials about wind cave np the black hills and the people who settled and live here.