Good to know
- Tickets
- Free to enter. Cave tours are paid, with advance tickets on Recreation.gov. Check nps.gov for current rates.
- Time needed
- Half a day for a cave tour and a wildlife drive.
- Best time
- Late May to September, when the most tours run. The cave stays about 54°F all year.
- Getting there
- Hot Springs is about 15 minutes south. Rapid City Regional Airport is about 1 hour 15 minutes by car.
Where to stay nearby
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Wind Cave National Park questions
Do I need a reservation for a Wind Cave tour?
It is strongly recommended in summer. Book on Recreation.gov; a few same-day tickets may be sold at the visitor center.
Which Wind Cave tour is best?
The Natural Entrance tour is the most popular. The Garden of Eden tour is the shortest and easiest.
Can I combine Wind Cave with other Black Hills sights?
Yes. Custer State Park, Jewel Cave and Mount Rushmore are all within an hour.
