Custer State Park
Visited on 8/17/2023
Location
Western South Dakota
Near Crazy Horse and Mount Rushmore
Price
Daily
$20 per vehicle / 7-Day License
$3 per person per visit / Motorcoach License
Annual
$36 first vehicle
$18 second vehicle, with coupon
$80 transferable license
Parking
Parking lots of various sizes at popular locations and visitor centers
Lots of pull offs throughout the park to see the views and wildlife
Bathrooms
Available at the Visitor Centers, most of the picnic areas and some campgrounds
Pet Policy
Pets must be on a leash
Not allowed inside buildings or on designated beaches
Things to see & do
Wildlife Loop
Needles Highway
Visitor Center
Wildlife Station Visitor Center
Bison Center and Corrals
Is it busy?
Yes, but it was only really crowded at the lakes
There were a few traffic jams on needles highway, but with the tunnels being so small it means you have to wait and take your turn
Traffic jams due to wildlife are also a possibility, it's amazing being able to watch wildlife this way