--- title: About date: 2023-03-07T14:24:00-06:00 author: Click Rain Inc canonical_url: "https://www.custerresorts.com/about" section: Pages --- # About Custer State Park Resort ## Witness One of the Best Custer State Park Resort is a collection of historic [lodges and cabins](https://www.custerresorts.com/plan-your-trip) with full-service dining, wildlife activities, and shopping within Custer State Park. You can find us in the southern part of the Black Hills of South Dakota along much of the [Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/scenic-drives/peter-norbec-scenic-highway). Here you'll find not just one of the best, but one of the few remaining wildlife sanctuaries. A refuge to one of the largest American bison herds in the world, our resort shares its home with the free-roaming [wildlife in the park](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/activities-experiences/wildlife). Greet the morning with buffalo on your lawn or take a safari jeep tour to the middle of the herd. Whatever you do, your experience will be touched by the true majesty of the wild. ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/DSC01673.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&c=86f5e04c&v=8a291780e9de9e7a6e88ee35f707b982ff2d3f6d5d288548408519c8604fa32c) ## What is All of the Fuss About? Custer State Park is one of the largest and most diverse state parks in the nation. Within its 71,000-acres, visitors experience 1,300 free-roaming bison, prairies, mountains, lakes, streams and all of the wildlife that comes with it. With three visitor centers, two historic sites, and four historic seasonal resorts that offer 228 fully-modernized sleeping accommodations and over 14,000 combined square feet of meeting space, this heartwarming wildlife preserve has caught the attention of NBC Nightly News, FOX News, CNN, National Geographic, Midwest Living, Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, MSN, Thrillist and more. Custer State Park Resort has been operated by South Dakota based concessionaire The Ramkota Companies since the contract was awarded in 2007. [Meet Our Team](https://www.custerresorts.com/our-team) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/DSC09134.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&c=ace726f1&v=cd487a3d5d4c1da276826f120e32d58870b58e478960f99ed393ab466a4099a3) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)## Choose Your Adventure ![Aerial shot of a scenic road with hills and trees surrounding](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/22-CRSP-HERO-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=699604de&v=c4b88fa89957d103a53c988fb8aaeb3e1d8a7ae3d495a17c459dedbdef7459a9) ### [Plan Your Trip](https://www.custerresorts.com/plan-your-trip) Ready to plan your trip to Custer State Park? Start here. ![Aerial shot of a road surrounded by mountains and trees](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/Activities_HERO-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=9b30913f&v=04b6d3a907cea01bc6d10f41c1d01a715395f7a91e5e6ae3e0630c3d35ba40d7) ### [Activities](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities) Explore activities for all ages at Custer State Park. Whether you like to hike, swim, bike, or play games, you'll never be bored during your stay. ![Road with trees surrounding and Mount Rushmore in the distance](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/22-CSPR-Activities_ScenicDrives-2400x1588.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=d138c54b&v=b94b927109a953f07d01c957466cdb0da2ea56141f3ccf60d6e7181335467ba9) ### [Scenic Drives & Stops](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/scenic-drives) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) In Custer State Park Beautiful views. Wind in your hair. Explore scenic drives in and around Custer State Park. ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/SLLHoneymoonCabin2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=56ccde69&v=176815ffdec191c3ec985351fb5f49ca77ab1f0e193fda871ad30ee666663efb) ### [Lodging](https://www.custerresorts.com/lodging) Explore rustic cabins and lodge rooms within the beautiful boundaries of Custer State Park. ![Bison standing up in the grasslands](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/22-CSPR-Activities_WIldlife-2400x1400_2022-11-01-201743_uipi.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=4f7640d0&v=9daa5c51ad779ecc717d48815720ddc519f3ff473fbfdf7e73dd987c1afb1e7b) ### [Wildlife](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/activities-experiences/wildlife) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) In Custer State Park What makes wildlife viewing in Custer State Park so unique? Accessibility. Whether by foot, on tour, or from your own vehicle, the viewing opportunities never cease. ![Group in a Jeep driving by buffalo](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/22-CSPR-Activities_BuffaloJeepSafari-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=4faeead7&v=ca560f166bddc3ded11f3576f73f8e6c93ac4c009c8c35fe2322814299aabd18) ### [Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/activities-experiences/buffalo-safari-jeep-tour) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) In Custer State Park Take an unforgettable safari through the park in search of pronghorns, elk, and the noble buffalo. ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CSPRHikingAllie.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=736d63ea&v=8c36137050a566b44cc7be33fd9e429c8de5efef8ba0190d1f116681305b29cb) ### [Hiking](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/activities-experiences/hiking) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) In Custer State Park World-class hiking. Custer State Park is home to dozens of premiere trails for hikers of all skill levels. ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/DSC02089.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=6c879c33&v=957ef2a2e27ac8f877396499bafe30f9c3bb38043f6a5b1f3411016cec2fb098) ### [Peter Norbeck Scenic Highway](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/scenic-drives/peter-norbec-scenic-highway) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) In Custer State Park Named one of the 10 Most Outstanding Byways in North America. ![Kayaks tied up to a dock](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/Activities_WatersportsRentals-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=c79e94af&v=6fdad8e3118ce9a9f6edf6db400d791de2a35fe98d6d513b391c4e18668ba1e4) ### [Watersport Rentals](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/activities-experiences/watersport-rentals) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) In Custer State Park Available at Sylvan Lake Lodge and at Legion Lake Lodge. ![Drone shot of Custer State Park Resort](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CSP-20221001-ByronBanasiak-15-large.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=c001aa7e&v=b58164c455f79fec6f59405537266cc6a201a762af4b787e85819828aa89a9aa) ### [State Game Lodge](https://www.custerresorts.com/plan-your-trip/state-game-lodge) The State Game Lodge is a gracious native stone and wood lodge est. in 1920 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ![Herd of buffalo in the grasslands](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/22-CSPR-Activities_BuffaloRoundUp-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=83140ff5&v=3e5590be0dbf0c6b83c63d38fef95aab7d50fa951bd98edcb5615f79ac8a2e00) ### [Buffalo Roundup](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/buffalo-roundup) Don't miss the annual Buffalo Roundup at Custer State Park, a one-of-a-kind event that takes place at the end of each September. ![Exterior view of Sylvan Lake Lodge in Custer State Park, featuring rustic architecture with stone and wood siding. A curved driveway leads to the main entrance, surrounded by pine trees and well-kept grounds.](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/SLL-Header.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=6b8c2707&v=4c3d20104c2d66643475157c6b1b06b22b5c14b2e0a066e3104d6e35f8161f4e) ### [Sylvan Lake Lodge](https://www.custerresorts.com/plan-your-trip/sylvan-lake-lodge) Stay at Sylvan Lake Lodge and see Custer State Park's crown jewel for yourself—the gorgeous Sylvan Lake. Book your resort wildlife adventures today. [Read more](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/custerresorts/?full-items=yes&flow=830365)