- Our list of the best things to do in Lead, South Dakota, features the top 60 nearby activities — including 22 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Lead, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, and Food & Drink.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Lead, SD , followed by 49 popular activities in nearby cities, including Deadwood, Spearfish, Sturgis, Belle Fourche, Nemo, Piedmont and Beulah
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Custer State Park's Legion Lake is a campground with running water. Its eponymous lake is a popular boat launching spot, and is frequently visited by the park's wildlife, who rely on it as a vital source of water.
41.3 Miles
92%
61 votes
411 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD
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Hosting exhibitions with memorabilia from the 1880s, the Custer County 1881 Court House Museum highlights the history from the gold rush era of Custer. They have 3 floors and even the original jail and courtroom for visitors to explore.
41.3 Miles
Producing varieties of red, white, and sweet wines, the Naked Winery is a winery that uses risqué labels on the bottles. The vineyard has a wine club called 'Club Naked' and holds special events including the 'Fancy Dance'.
41.4 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.
41.5 Miles
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate a visit to Cathedral Spires Hiking Trail. This three-mile, out and back trail is rated as moderate difficulty and offers serene, scenic views. Dogs are allowed.
41.5 Miles
French Creek is a local creek accessible only by hiking through the nearby areas. Several campground areas, parks, and an equestrian facility are all located along the creek and are popular among local nature enthusiasts.
41.5 Miles
Bismark Lake Campground is a campground set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine. They offer accessible recreation for all ages including hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain.
41.7 Miles
78%
32 votes
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.
41.7 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.
41.8 Miles
Popular activities at Stockade Lake include kayaking, fishing and swimming. Adjacent to the lake is a trail, where nature lovers can enjoy a hike. Campgrounds are also available in the vicinity.