Black Hills National Forest, Custer

Beautiful, beautiful area! We have a blast riding trails and camping with friends and family. We love it so much we go about 3 to 4 times a year. The drive is anywhere between 5 and 7 hours for us and it's so worth it!

I have now been fortunate enough to have lived in the Black Hills National Forest almost 16 years now. I own a great property on Sunny Side, Lead at an elevation that affords me a view overlooking the historic town with hills and forest all around. I’m on the trails most days with my dog Mack and hoping nothing changes here. The views year round can leave you speechless. Being here affords us the time to come to an appreciation of the history, triumphs and sadness. For pioneers, for Native Americans . We don’t rewrite our history, we appreciate it and respect it here. My waking dream passing through this mostly untouched land is a reward I feel I don’t deserve.

Black Hills National Forest of South Dakota is a beautiful lush green forest with beautiful limestone Rock formations and crystal clear streams. Great to simply drive through the wining roads, to hike fish and call sorts of outdoor activities. Also so much wildlife to see. Sylvan lake, Hippy Hole, Spearfish Canyon, “Devil’s Bathtub” are just a few of the places to visit,

Early morning is the best time to discover this vast area. Pack a meal and stop to enjoy the moment. There is a lot to see here so don't rush.

Loved this place. Parking was easy. Amazing views and walking trails. The altitude got to me not used to 5700 feet. Take you time and drink water. Roughly a half mile maybe from parking lot to the site and back to the parking lot. Wear walking shoes. It was incredible how the faces were carved out of the mountain. Pictures do not do this justice. There is also an amphitheater that holds shows at sundown. Definitely worth the visit. Look up the website to learn about all the shows. Restrooms were available along with handicap ramps. Gift shop and eateries present. Ice cream was good. Have fun.