Things to do in the Black Hills

Get the most out of your Black Hills vacation from seeing bison to taking a hike, or exploring via ATV. There's a lot to see and do in South Dakota!

Sunday Gulch Trail in Custer State Park near Sylvan Lake

This drive-through wildlife habitat is this “the home of the largest collection of privately owned black bear in the world.” There's also elk, cougars, goats, and more. Young animals can be viewed at the Wildlife Center. Visitors can get out of their cars and get a closer look at animals such as bobcats, coyotes, foxes, badgers, otters, porcupine, fisher, pine marten, prairie dogs, and skunks.

Rapid City, SD

Bear Country USA

This drive-through wildlife habitat is this “the home of the largest collection of privately owned black bear in the world.” There's also elk, cougars, goats, and more. Young animals can be viewed at the Wildlife Center. Visitors can get out of their cars and get a closer look at animals such as bobcats, coyotes, foxes, badgers, otters, porcupine, fisher, pine marten, prairie dogs, and skunks.