Wind Cave National Park
South Dakota
🔴 hikes
Free entry
Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit world of many resources. Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks. Below the remnant island of intact prairie sits Wind Cave, one of the longest and most complex caves in the world.
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No entrance fee.
Hours
The park is open all day, every day. Snow or severe weather can limit access to some areas of the park, especially in winter. Visitor Center hours and cave tour schedules vary throughout the year. Visit the park website or call 605.745.4600 for current conditions.
Conditions
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Things to do
Wind Cave Geology Driving Tour
Picnic at Wind Cave
Watch Wind Cave Wildlife
Visit Wind Cave's Natural Entrance
Take a Cave Tour
See Prairie Dogs in Their Prairie Dog Towns
Listen For Bugling Elk
Become a Wind Cave Junior Ranger
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Visitor centers
Wind Cave Visitor Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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