things to do in Custer, SD

Create a candle with a scent and label all your own

Paddle Black Hills lakes in a transparent-hull tandem catamaran kayak

Explore Ice Age fossils at an active paleontological dig site

Explore Black Hills landmarks with guided scenic travel

Explore an indoor jungle with crocodiles, dragons, and giant tortoises

Tour the Mammoth Site, Custer State Park, and Rushmore Cave in one day

Dig for Black Hills gold with a panning expert—and keep what you find

Paddle the Black Hills lake of your choice

Ride an open-air jeep to see buffalo in Custer State Park, plus a VIP Mammoth Site tour

Keep any gold you find on an expert-led panning adventure

Ride the Black Hills your way

Private 8-hour scenic tour of Mount Rushmore and key Black Hills roads

Discover the Black Hills’ mining past with knowledgeable guides

Sip Black Hills beer and wine with lunch included on a private 7-hour tour

Learn the basics of gold panning with a guide

Spend the morning paddling Pactola Lake with lunch at the Sugar Shack

Choose sunrise, midday, or sunset on a private Badlands hike

Private Badlands sightseeing day with lunch and key stops

Visit Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park on a private 8-hour tour

9-hour private tour with Indigenous stories, songs, and cultural stops

Choose your distance on a private Mickelson Trail bike ride with lunch included

Tour Mount Rushmore and hike the 3-mile Flume Trail from Rapid City

Jeep safari and guided hiking in Custer State Park with lunch

Choose your Spearfish Canyon hike route, with lunch and water included