Wind Cave National Park
RR 1 Box 190
Hot Springs SD 57747-9430, 605-745-4600
Special Topics: Caves �
Recreation Activities: Auto Touring � Biking � Camping � Educational
Programs � Hiking � Horseback Riding � Wildlife Viewing
Camping Areas
Elk Mountain Campground
Open All Year
Details
Elk Mountain Campground, with 75 campsites, is located one mile from the visitor
center. The campground has flush toilets and running water during the summer
months. There are no showers, dump stations, or electrical hookups. Campsites
are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Evening programs at the
amphitheatre every night during the summer.
Additional Information
Getting There
Plane
Nearest commerical airport is in Rapid City, SD.
Car
Visitors traveling on I-90: At Rapid City, SD, exit onto U.S. Route 79 south.
Follow Route 79 south approximately 50 miles to U.S. Route 18. Turn right onto
U.S. Route 385 North, which will take you through Hot Springs and into Wind Cave
National Park. Follow signs to the visitor center for cave tours and general
park information. Visitors can also reach the park by following U.S. Route 16
west out of Rapid City onto U.S. Route 385 south. Visitors traveling from
Nebraska can follow U.S. Route 385 north to the park.
Public Transportation
No public transportation serves the park.
Getting Around
There are 30 miles of hiking trails in the park. U.S. Route 385, S.D. Route 87
and two backcountry roads make much of the park accessible to motor vehicles.
Three trails, the Prairie Vista Trail, the Rankin Ridge Trail and the Elk
Mountain Trail are self-guiding nature trails with trail booklets. |
