Wind Cave

Wind Cave National Park is an American national park located 10 miles (16 km) north of the town of Hot Springs in western South Dakota. Established on January 3, 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt, it was the sixth national park in the U.S. and the first cave to be designated a national park anywhere in the world. The cave is notable for its calcite formations known as box work, as well as its frostwork. Approximately 95 percent of the world's discovered box work formations are found in Wind Cave. The cave is recognized as the densest cave system in the world, with the greatest passage volume per cubic mile. Wind Cave is the seventh longest cave in the world with 154.2 miles (248.16 km) of explored cave passageways (as of 2021) and the third longest cave in the United States. Above ground, the park includes the largest remaining natural mixed-grass prairie in the United States.  Source: Wikipedia

Visitor Information
All day, every day.  Limited access will happen during snow or severe weather.  For current conditions you may call 605-745-4600 or check the NPS website (link to the right)

Weather & Clothing
This park experiences all four seasons.  Summertime can get warm and also produce thunderstorms that can produce hail and lightning.  Winter can bring very cold temps with a large amount of snow - 30 inches annually. 

Activities
Cave Tours
Hiking
Wildlife
Backcountry Camping
Road Biking
Scenic Drives
Horseback Riding