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Wind Cave National Park

National Park South Dakota

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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Spring: Highs range from 50-70°F with highly variable weather. Spring is the park's wettest season. Summer: Hot and generally dry with daytime temperatures regularly exceeding 80°F (27°C). Strong thunderstorms are common and can produce large hail and lightning. Fall: Generally dry with warm days and cool nights. Highs 50-60°F. Lows below freezing are common. Winter: Highs are in the high 30s with lows around 10°F. Snowfall averages 30 inches annually, periodically closing park roads.

Address

26611 US Highway 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747

Activities & Topics

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Biking Road Biking Camping Backcountry Camping Car or Front Country Camping Group Camping RV Camping Caving Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Auto Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Horse Trekking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Farming and Agriculture Ranches Native American Heritage Transportation Bridges Westward Expansion Homesteading Animals Birds Bison Cats (wild) Elk Caves Caverns and Karst Fire Forests and Woodlands Coniferous Forests Fossils and Paleontology Geology Groundwater Aquifers Grasslands Prairies Night Sky Astronomy Scenic Views Trails Unique Species Endangered