About this campground
The visitor center is open daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days. All cave tours are ranger-led and leave from the visitor center.
Getting there
The Visitor Center is located 11 miles north of Hot Springs or 22 miles south of Custer off US Highway 385, about 1/2 mile west of the highway. Upon entering the park look for road signs to direct you to the visitor center. GPS units routinely lead drivers into the park's backcountry.
Nearby federal campgrounds
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Wind Cave Visitor Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby South Dakota campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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