--- title: Nearby Activities date: 2022-10-18T09:14:00-05:00 author: Click Rain Inc canonical_url: "https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/nearby-activities" section: Pages --- ![Wide shot of Mount Rushmore](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/22-CSPR-Activities_MountRushmore-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=60&h=35&c=7f8365d4&v=067fb38b13ded930b07d86a25605d1e178cdf767357db0ad0b78baf5acf89df6) # Nearby Activities Custer State Park Resort is located in a stunning southern region of the Black Hills. Explore nearby activities to keep you entertained during your trip. ## Customize Your Black Hills Adventure You've heard of Mount Rushmore, which is just a short drive from our property. But what about Crazy Horse Memorial, Wind Cave National Park, and Black Elk Peak? When you stay at Custer State Park Resort, you're right in the middle of all the Black Hills have to offer. Explore [things to do](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/activities-experiences) within the park or nearby activities below. ![Aerial shot of mountains around Custer State Park](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/BlackElk-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=65&h=40&c=dd98c8c6&v=216da32ba615d612393a7d38c673f8926d87f973cb506974f5e371ca3d77d81a) ### Black Elk Peak While the trailhead is located in the Park at Sylvan Lake, most of the trail winds through the Black Hills National Forest. [Learn More](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/nearby-activities/black-elk-peak) ![Aerial shot of mountains with Crazy Horse in the background](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/Activities_MtCoolidgeLookoutTower-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=65&h=40&c=3ffd5e3a&v=143cb1ce78d17aefab35f6867fd68f7e53f7be4bd613d38335c51224eccd94bc) ### Mount Coolidge Lookout Tower Along the way to Blue Bell Lodge, stop at Mount Coolidge Lookout Tower for a taste of history and an impressive view. [Learn More](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/nearby-activities/mount-coolidge-lookout-tower) ![Visitors socializing outside of The Black Hills Playhouse](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/22-CSPR-Activities_BHPlayhouse-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=65&h=40&c=1ba39380&v=97dcb07f43825e36f9d5431c60744cfd93798f93e18f128b0fac5c947f1f4e4d) ### Black Hills Playhouse Operated independently, the Black Hills Playhouse is barrels of fun and located in Custer State Park. [Learn More](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/nearby-activities/black-hills-playhouse) ![Wide shot of Mount Rushmore](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/22-CSPR-Activities_MountRushmore-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=65&h=40&c=7f8365d4&v=db6e50a1a7befb5e51eae3ff4568435d607277a4139ee1a5f2214168f965c24c) ### Mount Rushmore A beautiful 45-minute scenic byway takes you to the majestic National Memorial from Custer State Park. [Learn More](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/nearby-activities/mount-rushmore) ![Wide shot of Crazy Horse](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/CrazyHorse-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=65&h=40&c=31da6f57&v=87b183293fc0e1ebe71c01c44b11984d87182698718b5aa18854b6c8ca64f55d) ### Crazy Horse Memorial Just 20 minutes from the West Entrance to Custer State Park, don't miss Crazy Horse Memorial. [Learn More](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/nearby-activities/crazy-horse-memorial) ![Aerial shot of trees and mountain around the Wind Cave](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/WindCave-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=65&h=40&c=b68751df&v=6bb986e7db5c79a62e3bf858538f471ffa5d7f414a5d0cbc2f1e4f5f14ff3124) ### Wind Cave National Park Wind Cave is the sixth-longest cave and the first cave in the world to be designated as a National Park. [Learn More](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/nearby-activities/wind-cave-national-park) ![Bikers driving on the road during the Sturgis Rally](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/SturgisRally-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=65&h=40&c=0689b452&v=0fc2ca58ff3786014b8020249245f93969fcdd7548840f8ffd6959d754fcc249) ### Sturgis Rally Custer State Park and its scenic drives are crowd-drawing experiences over the Rally. [Learn More](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/nearby-activities/sturgis-rally) ![Front of a train that is moving through Custer State Park](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/1880Train-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=65&h=40&c=dbf523f2&v=b37bc86b1c2e15262001457f5d6b2d2f014c3f64a5b917c0b64a84872f969ff6) ### 1880 Train Approximately 40 minutes from the Park, the 1880 Train is a two-hour, narrated 20-mile round trip between Hill City and Keystone. [Learn More](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/nearby-activities/1880-train) ![Close-up of rocks inside of Jewel Cave](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/Featured/JewelCave-2400x1400.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=65&h=40&c=c4582d52&v=9e2396779a6a38a2307b37ebd034ff162192b7940f29ea768b688206540c1861) ### Jewel Cave National Monument Beneath the Black Hills of South Dakota is the intriguing underground world of Jewel Cave. [Learn More](https://www.custerresorts.com/activities/nearby-activities/jewel-cave-national-monument) ## Lodging at Custer State Park Stay at Custer Resort to experience the best of the Black Hills—with a private, comfortable place to relax at night. [Find Lodging](https://www.custerresorts.com/lodging) ![Reunion cabin in Custer State Park](https://d1y6vw2yu4dxpf.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/CSP16-SGL-0816-rgb-72-dpi.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=50&c=a90ab42f&v=a322b01a754d4677a15c7e446c8c6e62cb24654656e24094af056bd4411ed125) ### Book Your Black Hills Vacation [![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==)Book Now](https://www.custerresorts.com/explore-accommodations)