Things To Do
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Sightseeing, gift shops, photo overlooks, light hiking, rich history!
Crazy Horse Memorial
Sightseeing, gift shops, large cliffside photo overlooks, light-moderate hiking, rich history!
Bear Country USA
Beautiful drive-through park with lush forestry, wolves, bears, elk & other North American animals!
Custer State Park
Covers close to 71,000 acres with abundant wildlife and adventure possibilities! I.E. hiking, camping, biking, swimming.
Deadwood
Historic western town famous for its 1876 Gold Rush, gambling, celebrity bars and western flare.
Wall Drug Store
Humble but popular tourist attraction in South Dakota, known for its dining, shopping and historical souvenir shops.
Devils Bathtub Trailhead
1. Length: Medium. Roughly 1 hour total. 2. Difficulty: Medium- The hike is not terribly long but you are walking through rocky and wet terrain. 3. View: Unique rock formations and waterfalls.
Lookout Mountain
1. Length: Medium. This trail winds around lookout mountain, loved by local mountain bikers. 2. Difficulty: Medium - There are multiple trials to pick from that wind around Lookout. 3. View: You can actually see all of Spearfish, as well as Wyoming once you get to the top. Make sure to watch for rattle snakes in the summer time!
Crow Peak Trailhead
1. Length: Medium. Roughly 3-4 hours total. 2. Difficulty: Medium-hard intensity. While this hike isn’t too particularly long, the altitude climbed within the few miles makes for a shorter but more intense trek! 3. View: Perfect view of Spearfish and the Wyoming border!
Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park is in South Dakota. Its dramatic landscapes span layered rock formations, steep canyons and towering spires. Bison, bighorn sheep and prairie dogs inhabit its sprawling grasslands. The Badlands Loop Road (Highway 240) winds past scenic lookouts. Several trails begin near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center.