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Black Hills National Forest

Custer, SD 57730
800-732-5682
Ranked #5 of 22 attractions in Custer
5.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, National Parks, Forests
Description: This empty expanse where Native Americans once roamed is now a national forest.
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Rapid City, South Dakota
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

If you love fishing lakes, rivers, and especially fly fishing, this is the place to go. No crowds, beautiful, and catching fish...not a problem. More

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Vermillion, South Dakota
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

If you like seeing wildlife, this is the place to go. You will see tons of buffalo and burros. Pheasants, prairie dogs, deer, etc. It's definitely packed full of animals! More

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Wall, South Dakota
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

A wonderland of pines, spruces, aspens--gorgeous vistas, fun encounters with wildlife. Outstanding in every respect More

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St. Petersburg, Florida
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

Beautiful drive through the forest. Spectacular scenery. We were fortunate to do it just as it was beginning to snow. Keep an eye on the weather. The roads get treacherous quickly. More

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Hill City , SD
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

We live smack dab in the middle of the thing....Hill City, SD USA! We love to hike it! More

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Texas
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233 reviews 233 reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
175 helpful votes 175 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

This is a great drive as you will see the beauty of the forest around you as you drive through the mountains. Many great stops for a picnic. More

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Sundance, Wyoming
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

Love the peaceful sound of the wind softly blowing through the trees. The scenery is one-of-a-kind. Lots of wildlife to be seen and the smell of the pine trees on a hot day is like no other! More

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Faribault, Minnesota
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

This was such a nice drive. Many scenic places to pull over. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the beauty that nature offers. It is a place you can look in any direction and realize this is what America is about. I hope that it stands to be a place for generations of visitors. More

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South Dakota
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

The Forest has been hit hard with the Mountain Pine Beetle - but the loggers and residents are fighting back - hoping all the effort will be worth it - but I still love the Hills - regardless of the bugs! More

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Rock Port, Missouri
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012

You can't go wrong with any outdoor spot in the Black Hills!! The whole area is amazing!! Beautiful scenery and wonderful hiking trails!! Definitely worth your time!! Great place for a family vacation!! More

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