MAILING ADDRESS
Wind Cave National Park;
Hot Springs, SD 57747;
Telephone: 605-745-4600

DIRECTIONS
The Park is in the southwestern part of the state, near the Wyoming border. The Visitor Center is eleven miles from Hot Springs on Highway US 385.

WHEN TO VISIT
Open year round. Peak visitor month is August. Climate: Winter, 0 to 34 degrees F; Summer, 85 to 92 degrees F.

POINTS OF INTEREST
This limestone cave in the scenic Black Hills is decorated by beautiful boxwork and calcite crystal formations. Above ground an unusual ecosystem that marks the boundary between the mixed-grass prairie and the ponderosa pine forests. Wildlife includes prairie falcons, meadowlarks, nut hatches, and wild turkeys, as well as bison, pronghorn antelope, mule deer, elk, and prairie dogs. Below the ground lies Wind Cave, over fifty-three miles of passages. The name comes from the strong winds that rush in and out of its mouth.

ACTIVITIES
Visitor Center; museum/exhibits; NPS guided tours; self-guiding tours/trails; picnic areas; campgrounds; group campsites; backcountry use; hiking.

GENERAL INFORMATION
While in the Park, enjoy a variety of cave tours, nature walks, campfire talks, interpretive exhibits, scenic drives, nature trails, hiking, and bicycling. Food, supplies, and overnight accommodations available in Custer and Hot Springs.