Last updated: August 27, 2020
Thing to Do
Wildlife Viewing
Jewel Cave National Monument sits in a zone between Eastern and Western wildlife species. Due to this, there is a huge variety of wildlife to be seen at Jewel Cave. Take a hike along one of the trails or explore the Historic Area for the best chance of seeing some of the amazing wildlife that calls the Black Hills home.
Make sure to bring your camera or binoculars. The animals at the monument are wild and startle easily. Keep your distance and use the zoom on your camera or your binoculars to get a closer look without disturbing the wildlife.
Make sure to bring your camera or binoculars. The animals at the monument are wild and startle easily. Keep your distance and use the zoom on your camera or your binoculars to get a closer look without disturbing the wildlife.
Details
Activity
Wildlife Watching
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
The trails are rated as easy to moderate, but are not wheelchair accessible. At the Historic Area, there is a 4 foot wide steep gravel path to the Historic Cabin and 50 stone stairs with a railing leading down to the Historic Entrance to Jewel Cave.
While pets are prohibited on all trails, service animals are welcome to accompany their handlers along the trails and within the Visitor Center.
While pets are prohibited on all trails, service animals are welcome to accompany their handlers along the trails and within the Visitor Center.