- Our list of the best things to do in Hot Springs, South Dakota, features the top 31 nearby activities — including 12 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Hot Springs, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 14 things to do within the city of Hot Springs, SD , followed by 17 popular activities in nearby cities, including Custer, Crazy Horse and Buffalo Gap
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Custer, South Dakota's Black Hills National Forest is a spruce forest managed by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. It runs a popular Christmas tree permit program that allows permit holders to source their own Christmas tree from designated areas within the forest.
25.2 Miles
More experienced riders are accommodated at Spirit Horse Escape which serves as a company for horseback riding trips. Each tour takes roughly two hours and are conducted by appointment only.
25.6 Miles
Center Lake is located inside Custer State Park, and offers visitors opportunities to swim and fish. The wooded sites at the area's campground accommodate tents and small RVs.
25.7 Miles
Grace Coolidge Creek offers hike-in fishing opportunities with 16 river crossings on the six mile round trip hike. The creek is routinely stocked with trout, particularly in the areas where the water is allowed to puddle.
25.7 Miles
Peter Norbeck Visitors Center offers visitors displays and exhibits about the park and surrounding Black Hills, life size animal mounts, information about the park's on-going naturalist programs, a book store and staff members to help plan their stay.
25.8 Miles
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Located one mile east of Custer on Highway 16A, Custer, SD 57730
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Golden Circle Tours offers guided driving tours of a variety of South Dakota attractions. Tours last a minimum of seven hours, and include informative narration from experienced and trained driver / guides.
27.1 Miles
The spirit of the Old West is captured at Rockin R Rides through the variety of trail rides and over night horseback trips that are provided. The company also serves as a professional outfitter.
27.2 Miles
Custer, South Dakota is home to the Jewel Cave National Monument, located near the entrance to Jewel Cave. The cave is the third-longest known cave in the world, with over 150 miles of charted passages.
28.0 Miles
Illusions, comedy, and magic are part of the family friendly Grand Magic Show. Different versions of the show are performed with different settings; the show is able to travel and perform at various venues.
28.4 Miles
One of the most popular camping sites in Custer State Park is Sylvan Lake. The site includes vault toilets, showers and potable water. The individual camping berths are small and best for tent camping.