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Jewel Cave National Monument
Directions

Plane

The nearest major airport is 54 miles away in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Car

The main Visitor Center and cave entrance is thirteen miles west of Custer, South Dakota on RT 16, 24 miles east of Newcastle, Wyoming on RT 16 and 54 miles from Rapid City, South Dakota via RT 16 & 16 -385.

Closeup of the head of an owl/NPS File Photo  

Did You Know?
Several birds, including Barred and Great-horned owls, call Jewel Cave National Monument home. Bald eagles are occasional visitors to the park as well.

Last Updated: August 21, 2006 at 12:29 EST