Wind Cave National Park
One of the longest caves in the world hides beneath the rolling prairie where bison roam above ground.
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Highlights
- Natural Entrance Cave Tour
- Boxwork Formations
- Rankin Ridge Trail
- Prairie Dog Towns
- Bison Herd Viewing
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About Wind Cave National Park
Wind Cave National Park in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota protects one of the world's longest and most complex caves, famous for its rare boxwork calcite formations. Above ground, the park preserves a mixed-grass prairie ecosystem where bison, elk, pronghorn, and prairie dogs thrive across 33,000 acres.
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Where to Stay
View all hotelsSuper 8 by Wyndham Hot Springs
$Budget-friendly motel in Hot Springs with free breakfast, outdoor pool, and a convenient location just 11 miles from Wind Cave National Park.
Hot Springs Hills Inn
$Family-owned motel in Hot Springs featuring the only outdoor pool in town, free mini golf, continental breakfast, and in-room microwaves and fridges.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hot Springs
$$Comfortable hotel in Hot Springs with a breakfast buffet, indoor pool, and modern amenities for visitors exploring Wind Cave and the southern Black Hills.