You'll find lots of animals along Wildlife Loop Road, a 29 km (18 mi) scenic drive through prairies and pine-studded hills inside the Black Hills' Custer State Park. Watch for free-roaming pronghorn antelope, deer, prairie dogs, donkeys, and 1,300 bison. The meandering road is semicircular, paved, and hilly. Park staff advises you to drive at 40 km/h (25 mph) or slower, as wildlife can appear on the road unexpectedly. Ask for information about the drive at the visitor center, and collect a map of bisons' routes. If you're there in summer, reserve a guided caravan tour of the park. Don't forget the camera for this drive. For Wildlife Loop Road and beyond, use our Custer attractions planner to get the most from your Custer vacation.
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This trip we saw the usual assortment of pronghorns, mule deer and prairie dogs. We also saw a massive herd of buffalo, approx. 300.. more »
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It was a fun drive, and you can make lots and lots of stops on the way. We had some fun animal sightings, and a few hikes. Plan on spending a minimum of 2 hours driving, Could spend the full day... more »
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