--- title: Wildlife date: 2022-10-18T09:37:00-05:00 author: Click Rain Inc canonical_url: "https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/activities-experiences/wildlife" section: Pages --- ![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=60&h=35&c=4f7640d0&v=2474f0aca6b8147fee6db68a8aea3edac81fb2199cc2635b4ce2b1f4734f9ea4) # Wildlife Whether by foot, on tour, or from your own vehicle, the viewing opportunities never cease. [Download the Tatanka](https://com-custerresorts-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/general-uploads/2023tatanka-reduced.pdf) ## Animals In Custer State Park Custer State Park is home to a variety of wildlife that you can see in their natural habitats. Some wildlife you may see include - Bison - Burros - Pronghorn - Prairie Dogs - White-tailed and mule deer - Mountain Goats - Coyotes - Elk - Bighorn Sheep - Marmots - Mountain Lions - A host of birds and smaller wildlife [Download the Tatanka](https://com-custerresorts-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/general-uploads/2023tatanka-reduced.pdf) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/WatchingBuffalo2400x1400.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&c=48b010d4&v=9011d73717035e2344fee8dec1f2e83ea93f51a32f2391d15ea507a471ae3c6b) ## Help Us Keep Custer Wild When viewing wildlife, please remember to remain in your vehicle or stay at least 100 yards away from bison, elk, and other animals. Regardless of distance, if any wild animal changes its behavior due to your presence, you are too close. Please back away. Additionally, do not feed any animals. Feeding the park's wildlife is prohibited. In fact, feeding any wild animal can be dangerous to both you and the animal. ![Group in a jeep driving down the road with buffalo in the grass](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Rich-Content/JeepTour-1600x1040.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&c=f1d36504&v=ce09eded730558576021e1d06ff6d81db30b3b05da22fab37df8a7d35184f656) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)## Best Places To See Wildlife ![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/Custer-Resorts-20221002-ByronBanasiak-136a_2023-02-24-180759_ympy.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=fcbe341b&v=28d962f8fe2c02f84c440b34b2f0e8f44cfcd299763de62402a158cf7c24d176) ### [Buffalo Safari & Chuckwagon Cookout (Combo)](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/activities-experiences/buffalo-safari-chuckwagon-cookout-combo) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) In Custer State Park Take your expedition to the next level and add a chuck wagon cookout to your Jeep tour! ![Woman sticking out her hand to feed wildlife](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/22-CSPR-Activities_WildlifeLoop-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=2bc6f996&v=ee391a6978d1db998e7c7dd6272f3f7c54359bfd8d44a4a987eca39338fab9a7) ### [Wildlife Loop Road](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/scenic-drives/wildlife-loop) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) In Custer State Park A wildlife hotspot. Travel through 18 miles of open grasslands and pine-speckled hills. Plan for photo ops! ![Visitors riding horses during a guided trail ride](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/22-CSPR-Activities_GuidedTrailRides-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=75&h=65&c=df681f0e&v=47af0dae4e40a72bbb4f6648ad9deb28cc61abb4299815d34f27162fb33fa013) ### [Guided Trail Rides](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/activities-experiences/guided-trail-rides) ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) In Custer State Park One of the most peaceful ways to explore the park's prettiest spots. ![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. ![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. ![Lodge building at Custer State park Resort](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Video-Cover-or-Callout-Background/Lodging-At-Custer-2400x1000.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=40&c=7029960a&v=75dee4cd28ce55199b240e5329d74876c332a3e17753ef77981cd150a7e278c8) ## Lodging at Custer State Park Resort Ready to start planning your trip? Explore lodging options and book your stay. [Lodging](https://www.custerresorts.com/lodging) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/DSC08845.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=f0ad1fc7&v=aa9a88fe107232c91523e7c17123ef2725fa9169aa57d9f6e7185bc5f9ab90b0) ![An elk herd standing over a ridge](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/DSC01956.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=218d3022&v=42d26f93fb8c57ba3b7e4da328a3b0796c1aef7972a42055fbc8fed346fd7253) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/DSC01930.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=252b1e87&v=e62d326b3aa1a208d1d7dfa1c3b1541d8ccdd05e48c0f3cc71e7ee89163a5c2f) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Custer-Resorts-20221002-ByronBanasiak-117.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=fbb7a4d4&v=f64b29b1a0515e172e6507f3305253f7fd21737b27ac1a4475802886017ff090) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/PurelyBrookePhoto-8.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=b2d395b1&v=0341a1e33a329fccfe90f30cf1b950e3767aa5f33bb4353de68948f50eee6bc1) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CSP-10-8471.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=bf05d7d7&v=8f967b824f0ad8acecdc0390cdb87c5557832666b00fd720a9f2ecf9aafa0fb3) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CSP-10-8723.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=c5260df9&v=d9559acf4004261af5942f62eae1b943ea582c20de24814166cedbfc328c4c75) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CSP-10-8647.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=aec04cd9&v=2d7fbf15ea0f5dc1d745125459e8b256a564e78582827ab64d608f466c159d17) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CST-5999a.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=60019787&v=559320f6e032ef954ab16936967766e63938989984aa51f275711f4c527716f9) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Buffalo00260.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=f582617c&v=d18bbdc67ad00620d939bedc02fa9b1ccbd3a9b42015d4cde2e1416636fde8f2) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CSPJeepRides00017.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=3f7fcd50&v=6a14e509255c1f1aefb36253496f16c4ff090b4b776328ff9313800a05a34ed0) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/SylvanLake00060.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=e5467001&v=e6d20af1cd678819eb202045e747e75dd0e1aedda162607b5fc1616c96b41dbf) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/BeggingBurros00016_2023-02-27-220817_wvet.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=b7f21738&v=5902e9aee97e61c6a5f5873806168a1124157acc6fea2555a2f9d4e2f9beb843) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Antelope00070_2023-02-27-220834_iybu.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=e2b20c73&v=6c19d9942476f0b1e37e9aa13d05dd1e957676c6aefba02308d439c35ad63023) ![](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/MountainGoats00021.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=34&c=1afe2860&v=139530595da0bdd61d410e17f2b4e1d3ab10acfef1aaca3293b888ebf90e03e9)