NPS Photo Exploring the CaveGet your tour information here. Cave tour times vary based on time of year. Call us at (605)-745-4600 to confirm tour times. Exploring the SurfaceThe park's surface is open all day, every day for you to explore. However, snow and severe weather can limit access to some remote parts of the park, especially in winter. For current road and trail conditions call the visitor center at (605) 745-4600. Check road conditions on your route before traveling to the park. SeasonsThe park receives about 18" of rain annually, most falling in the spring. Summers are generally hot and dry, though thunderstorms, some producing large hail, are fairly common. Fall provides warm, dry days and cool evenings. Winter storms frequently bring snow, occasionally closing park roads temporarily. The temperature inside the cave remains 54°F (11°C) year round. Wind Cave Visitor CenterThe visitor center is open daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days. All cave tours are ranger-led and leave from the visitor center. Physical Address 26611 US Highway 385Hot Springs, SD 57747 Mailing Address 26611 US Highway 385Hot Springs, SD 57747 The Visitor Center is located 11 miles north of Hot Springs or 22 miles south of Custer off US Highway 385, about 1/2 mile west of the highway. Upon entering the park look for road signs to direct you to the visitor center. GPS units routinely lead drivers into the park's backcountry.
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Last updated: January 5, 2025