The wildlife loop offers the visitor an expierence of a lifetime if wildlife is what you want to see. I have seen buffalo, bighorn sheep, pronghorn antelope, donkeys, prairie dogs, fox, coyote, eagles, loons, grebes, magpies, blue birds, meadow lark, grouse, pheasant, white pelicans, marmots and, recently on one of the gravel roads that crosses Custer State Park, a mountain... More

Loved watching the wildlife and seeing the buffalo up close and personal. They were amazing to watch. A little scary but well worth the drive

We didn't see much wildlife on our tour of the loop. The only thing that was fun was that we got to see, pet and feed the wild donkeys that hang out on the way. They stick their heads right in the car and say hello. Not a buffalo in sight our day. Needles highway was much better and we... More

This is a fun loop to take your time and drive through. Make sure you bring along some healthy snacks to give the burrows. They will make their way into your hearts as they beg for food. :) Bring veggies -

In the 20 years we have lived in the Hills there was only one time that we drove the Wildlife Loop that we did not see bison. This year we rode though as the Park was preparing for the annual roundup the next day. It was crowded for the next day's events, but we saw bison and we saw cowboys... More

We took two drives down the Wildlife Loop in December. The first trip, we saw a number of wild animals and even had a dozen or so burros come up and lick the salt off our vehicle. The burros are not native, but were released by some sort of attraction when it closed. They have thrived. A day or two... More

Wildlife Loop Road is a "must see" part of Custer State Park. My last drive here was on a pleasant day in November, and the experience was still wonderful. A pleasantly winding road that reveals new things at every turn. Was held up for 20 minutes by a "Buffalo jam" - but that's what the road is all about. Bottom... More

This is a fairly long stretch of road. I've seen bison every time I have been on this road, and antelopes once while on this road. It is a prairie type area, not much forested area and a very easy drive. It is also very likely to see prairie dogs on this drive.

When doing the wildlife loop, take one of the dirt roads off of the main road. It will take you into the herds---great fun!