CUSTER STATE PARK 2017 ACTIVITIES LODGE | FOOD | CAMP | SHOP CusterSTATE PARK EXPERIENCE www.CusterResorts.com www.CusterStatePark.com SETTLE IN FUN & GRUB OF CUSTER STATE PARK HistoryCuster State Park is named for George A. Custer, TABLE OF CONTENTS who led a scientific army expedition into the Black Hills in 1874. Though the expedition dis- HISTORY .............................................................................................................3 covered gold, Custer seemed more interested in ACTIVITIES...................................................................................................4 - 6 the area’s uncommon natural beauty. VISITOR CENTER...............................................................................................7 CSP MAP .......................................................................................................8 - 9 LODGING .................................................................................................. 10 - 11 But word of the dis- CAMPING ................................................................................................. 12 - 13 covery brought a FOOD & RETAIL .............................................................................................. 14 throng of fortune CALENDAR OF EVENTS ................................................................................. 15 seekers. Their pres- SCENIC DRIVES .............................................................................................. 16 ence eventually took WILDLIFE ......................................................................................................... 16 a toll on the area’s wildlife. Buffalo are dangerous. Please do not approach. In 1913, the South Dakota Legislature created a state game reserve in the southern Black Hills. Slowly, the wild- 2017 PARK ENTRANCE LICENSE FEE OPTIONS life population was rebuilt. In 1914, the park’s first bison came from the Valid license accepted at all South Dakota State Park areas. Scotty Philip herd in Fort Pierre. Pronghorn, elk, bighorn sheep and moun- tain goats also were placed in the reserve. Temporary 1-7 days ...................... $10 per motorcycle $20 per vehicle In 1919, the reserve became Custer State Park. Governor Peter Norbeck Annual .............................................. $30 per vehicle $15 for 2nd vehicle led the effort. He envisioned a place that would showcase the area’s spec- Motorcoach ..................................... $3 per person tacular resources. Today, the Peter Norbeck Outdoor Education Center proudly bears his name. - 2 - www.CusterResorts.com www.CusterStatePark.com - 3 - ACTIVITIES HAYRIDE CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT BUFFALO SAFARI JEEP TOUR Blue Bell Lodge / 605-255-4531 State Game Lodge / 605-255-4541 Reservations Required By 2:00 p.m. * Departing 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Arrival at Blue Bell Lodge by 5:00 p.m. is required with departure at Driver/guide takes you where only they are permitted - off-road - to 5:30 p.m. This old-fashioned hayride on a vehicle-drawn wagon takes provide historical and educational information about the park and wildlife you on back roads to a mountain meadow canyon for a chuck wagon on this 1-1/2 to 2-hour scenic tour of the backcountry. Reservations feast (see menu below). Sing-along country/folk music entertains recommended. everyone throughout the evening. Ask for exact departure time when Adults: $53 | Children (11 & under): $48 making reservations. Arrive back at the lodge around 8:00 p.m. * Late Group (10 or more): $48 per person reservations and walk-ons will be accommodated on a “space available” NEW! SUNRISE BUFFALO SAFARI NEW! basis until 5:00 p.m. Includes light to-go breakfast. Inquire for exact departure time. Adults: $56 | Children (11 & under): $49 Children 3 years and under: Free (If they sit on a parent’s lap on the HORSEBACK RIDING ride and eat from a parent’s plate.) Blue Bell Lodge Stables / 605-255-4700 Reservations Required Group (10 or more): $49 / person Saddle up and hit the trail for horseback adventure! Note: Children must ride alone and meet minimum safety requirements. Please arrive 30 BUFFALO SAFARI JEEP TOUR minutes prior to scheduled trail ride to complete the required insurance- - plus - CHUCK WAGON COOKOUT related paperwork. 1-HOUR TRAIL RIDE State Game Lodge / 605-255-4541 Adults: $50 / Children (11 & under): $43 / Group: $43 / person Reservations Required By 2:00 p.m. Departing 4 p.m. 2-HOUR TRAIL RIDE Two adventures in one! Start with your guided off-road Buffalo Safari Adults: $72 / Children (11 & under): $52 / Group: $52 / person Jeep Tour, then meet up with the Chuck Wagon Cookout (see menu 1/2-DAY RIDE W/LUNCH .............$165 per person below). Driver brings you back when you are done. Exact departure time FULL-DAY RIDE W/LUNCH ..........$255 per person varies by season. Back around dark. Adults: $91 | Children (11 & under): $84 Group (10 or more): $84 per person Chuck Wagon Cookout Menu Choice of an 8 oz. choice sirloin steak or a 1/3 lb. hamburger entrée with all the fixin’s (vegetarian option available), including cowboy beans, corn bread and honey, potato salad, coleslaw, watermelon, cookies, chuck wagon coffee and lemonade. A souvenir cowboy hat and bandanna for each paying guest. - 4 - www.CusterResorts.com www.CusterStatePark.com - 5 - VISITOR CENTER BOAT & WATER SPORT RENTALS Custer State Park’s new Legion Lake Lodge / 605-255-4521 visitor center will be open Sylvan Lake Lodge / 605-574-2561 year-round except major Explore the solitude of a mountain lake. All persons under 18 years holidays and offers an of age must have an adult sign for rental with adult supervision array of exhibits which while in the water. Life jackets are furnished and required to be include a large interactive worn. map, 20 foot scale model Capacities: Paddleboats – 3-5 people of the Cathedral Spires, Paddleboards – 1 person and displays depicting the Canoes & Kayaks – 1-3 people natural world of the Park. HALF HOUR .................................. $13 per person FAMILY RATE ............................... $50 / 4-6 people for 1 hour/1 boat Numerous displays show- 1-HOUR ......................................... $22 per person case the park’s iconic JR. NATURALIST inhabitants, the buffalo, and a new state of the PROGRAM art theater features a 20 Kids explore the great minute movie narrated by outdoors in this hands- Kevin Costner. on educational program. Whether they’re inspecting The Visitor Center is located just east of the State Game Lodge at wildflowers or analyzing a the junction of the Wildlife Loop Road and US 16A. stream’s ecology, the kids learn to appreciate nature. Ask about the program at any entrance station or visitor center. NATURALIST PROGRAMS Throughout the summer, our naturalists lead programs designed to enrich your experience. Take in an evening program, held nightly in several campgrounds. Join a guided nature hike or attend a patio demonstration to learn more about the flora and fauna of the park. - 6 - www.CusterResorts.com www.CusterStatePark.com - 7 - CUSTER STATE PARK To Rapid City 16A TO HILL C16ITY, To Hill City TO RAPID CITY, SD385 244 SD NORTH 244 Keystone 16A MOUNTMount RUSHMO RushmoreRE NATIONAL NationalMEMOR MemorialIAL 87 DOANE ROBINSON TUNNEL 13’ 2” WIDE X 12’ 2” TALLScenic Drives Harney Peak * Doane Robinson Wild Life Loop EL. 7242 Tunnel SCOVEL JOHNSON TUNNEL BLACK ELK PEAK C.C Gideon 13’ 2” WIDE X 12’ 4” TALL Needles Highway FORMALLY KNOWN AS HARNEY PEAK 385 Tunnel Scovel Johnson Sylvan Lake Area Little* Devil's C.C. 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