It also boasts some of the Black Hills' most spectacular geography and one of the world's largest herds of bison. The park is a recreationist's paradise. Hikers have some 60 miles of trails, including a 22-mile stretch of the Black Hills Centennial Trail. Mountain bikers have more or less free rein.
Anglers can look to the park's four stocked lakes and various trout streams.
Because the park is an avian meeting ground between east and west, birdwatchers find an unusual diversity of species. Outdoor Activities Hikers pause to relish the view at Custer State Park. Rock formations at Custer State Park form an abstract image against a passing cloud. Photo by Marty DeWitt, courtesy of South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Photo by Marty DeWitt, courtesy of South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks.