The park offers other attractions. Take the family to The Black Hills Playhouse. There, you will enjoy a night of comedy, drama and music. The show starts at 8PM. For ticket information call (605) 255-4141.
Badger Clark
The log cabin of Badger Clark is located in a scenic woodland glen and is very well preserved. It has stone and wooden pillars and is a site to behold. Take a tour of the cabin, hike the Badger Clark Historic Trail and read Clark’s poetry at rest stops along the way. Giant pines and tranquility make this a marvelous trek. Clarks’ home and the Trail are found at The Badger’s Hole.
Junior Naturalist Program
Custer State Park has the Junior Naturalist Program, which introduces children to the great outdoors. Under supervision they can explore and learn about the park and the Black Hills. It is an awesome experience for kids of all ages.
Relive bygone days at Gordon Stockade that originated in 1874. Here, interpreters perform the duties that would have been done in the early days. It’s wonderful to watch life going on as it did in bygone days. The Gordon Stockade is located at the eastern edge of Custer State Park.
Mount Coolidge
The most spectacular view of the Black Hills can be seen from Mount Coolidge. The majestic panorama includes Mount Rushmore, The Needles, Crazy Horse Memorial and Harney Peak. If the day is clear, the view also includes Badlands National Park which is sixty miles away.
Custer State Park has something for everyone. Be sure to add it to your list of places to see. The experience is unforgettable.