This area, north of Beaver Creek, east of Hwy. 87, south of NPS 5 and west of Highland Creek Trail, is shaded in gray on the map. There are maintained and marked trails within that section and throughout the park, however, the entire park is open to hiking. Permits All backcountry campers must have a backcountry use permit in their possession. These permits are free and can be obtained at the Wind Cave visitor center information desk or at the Centennial trailheads.
Permits help park managers gather information needed to make wise resource management decisions.
Because the mission of the park service is to preserve and protect the natural resources, a variety of needs must be considered. Minimum Impact Camping Please practice low impact camping and hiking techniques. Leave no trace of your visit, make no changes. Resource Protection Do not disturb or remove plants, wildlife, antlers or bones, or any other cultural or natural feature. These features are all part of the ecosystem and are important to the park history or for the survival of other animals and plants.