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Black Hills National Forest

Custer, SD 57730
800-732-5682
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Ranked #5 of 22 attractions in Custer
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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Sewanee, Tennessee
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77 reviews 77 reviews
17 attraction reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

From the one lane tunnels to the pigtail bridges, and the Ponderosa Pines and the sweeping vistas, the views are spectacular and come one after the other. I loved this park and want to return again.

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46 reviews 46 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

On our drive from Mt Rushmore to Custer National Park and Crazy Horse, we traveled through the Black Hills National Forest. The views were breathtaking and the wildlife amazing. It's wonderful to appreciate the open spaces.

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Sparta, Wisconsin, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

This was an outstanding journey. Everywhere you looked was another breathtaking experience. The Black Hills are so beautiful. Nature at it's finest.

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Chicago, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

After a long day of travel, my friends and I decided to make a quick run up to Mt Rushmore from Custer State Park. We drove through the Black Hills and were blown away. The forest offered many amazing views and wildlife encounters. I highly recommend taking your time driving through and stopping at all the little overlooks on the... More

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mfarid2009
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57 reviews 57 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

We passed through the forest on our way to Mount Rushmore and we really enjoyed the view of wild life and the forest. Everything was close as we went in the off season even picnic areas and walking trails. Still got to take amazing pictures though. I bet it would be much more attractive in the Spring and Fall.

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Dayton, Ohio
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122 reviews 122 reviews
59 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

Black Hills National Forest covers a huge portion of the Black Hills, and surrounds many towns, ranches, and homes. The Forest itself is enjoyable, particularly for hikers and sightseers. The real joy of the Forest are all the things in it or adjoining it. This includes National Parks, Caves, Mt. Rushmore, and even the tourist attractions in towns such as... More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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50 reviews 50 reviews
32 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

I'm not sure how to review the Black Hills other than to say it's one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. The geography is magnificent, and there are stunning views in every direction. navigating the hills in a car can be a bit nerve wracking, though, so be careful!

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Quincy, Illinois
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 30, 2012

We hiked, we viewed wildlife, we enjoyed amazing views. We could have spent our entire week just exploring the Forest and still not felt like we saw enough.

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Denver, Colorado
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116 reviews 116 reviews
25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 13, 2012

The Black Hills are as pretty as anywhere in the country. There are so many things to do there. Hiking, biking, boating, climbing, caving, zip-lining, rafting, and on and on. Mt Rushmore is amazing and there are so many things for kids and adults to see and do. The Black Hills offer an opportunity to see the effects of forest... More

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West Des Moines, Iowa
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22 reviews 22 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2012

This place will rekindle your love of the wild. Even though to young people it might seem boring, the area has towering pine trees, plains, and just over all a beautiful view.

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