Custer State Park Wildlife Loop Road

Wildlife Loop Road! Where Adventure Has Hooves and Horns 🦬🐎 If you’re looking for a drive that feels like a real-life safari, this is it. The Wildlife Loop isn’t just a road, it’s an adventure that rolls out mile by mile through the heart of the Black Hills. One minute you’re surrounded by endless prairie, the next you’re stopping for a bison herd crossing the road like they own the place (and honestly, they do). You’ll spot pronghorns sprinting across the hills, wild burros begging for snacks, and maybe even deer or coyotes if you time it right. Go early morning or late evening for the best light and the most wildlife action. Pro tip: bring a camera, patience, and a sense of humor. You’ll need all three when a thousand-pound bison decides your lane is his nap spot. 😆

A nice way to spend the morning! I got started early in the day and people were scarce (yay!). Saw some wildlife; burros, pronghorn, bison... I visited the day after roundup, so most of the bison were at the corals. Would have been super cool to see them free grazing, but oh well- bad timing I guess. I did catch a couple! Great vistas of the grasslands. Beautifully maintained park with friendly rangers and volunteers.

An amazing place to visit. $25 per vehicle for 7 days. Excellent Visitor Center with a wonderful theater that has a very nice movie narrated by Kevin Costner! Nice informative displays. Friendly and knowledgable Park Rangers to answer all your questions! That the Wildlife Loop to see a variety of animals!