Last updated: March 28, 2026
Discover Two Parks in One
Wind Cave National Park protects two very different worlds - one deep within the earth, the other a sunlit world of many resources. Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and forested hillsides of one of America's oldest national parks. Below the remnant island of intact prairie sits Wind Cave, one of the longest and most complex caves in the world.
Visiting the Cave
Answers to frequently asked questions about viewing the cave.
Exploring Wind Cave
Wind Cave has a vast surface to explore either with hiking trails, wildlife viewing, or driving loops.
Visiting With Pets
If you're visiting with pets, be sure to know and follow the B.A.R.K. Ranger rules.
Videos
Fascinating stories of the geology, wildlife, and history of Wind Cave.
Camping at Wind Cave
The 62-site Elk Mountain Campground is open year round. Payment is by credit or debit card only.
Bison
Learn about the park's most iconic animal, the American Bison.