Caves

Explore the mysterious depths of the underground world in many of the caves that are home to the Black Hills. The Black Hills is also home of two caves that happen to be National Parks.

Beautiful Wonderland Cave

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Vanocker Canyon
Sturgis, South Dakota 57785

I-90 Exit 32 at Sturgis and follow scenic Vanocker Canyon Road. Tours leaving every 15 min. View the famous 40ft icicle fence. Gift Shop, lunchette, picnic area.

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Black Hills Caverns

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2600 Cavern Rd
Rapid City, South Dakota 57702

Hills' greatest crystal cave with the best variey of formations. Logomites, frost crystal, stalactites, stalagmites, helectites, and calcite crystals. Unique gift & rock shop.

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Jewel Cave National Monument

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11149 US Hwy 16, Bldg. B12
Custer, South Dakota 57730

The second longest cave in the world. Named for the jewel-like Nailhead & Dog-Tooth Spar crystals which line over 143 miles of passages. Elevators take visitors 234 feet beneath the surface. Scenic tours & Discovery tours year round.

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Rushmore Cave

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13622 SD Hwy 40
Keystone, South Dakota 57751

Closest cave to Mount Rushmore. "Where Nature Does the Carving!". View the legendary "Big Room". See an extraordinary number of cave formations. View stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, ribbons, columns & helectites. Great Star Service award..

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Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns

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13745 South Hwy 16
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701

Adventure awaits! Marvel at dogtooth spar crystals, massive crystalline ceilings & reflective pools. It's like walking through a giant Geode! Open daily Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Call for hours May & September.

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Wind Cave National Park

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26611 US Hwy 385
Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747

The fourth longest cave in the world! 118 miles of passageways with boxwork, frostwork & popcorn crystals. Guide fee for ranger-led tours. Above ground. 28,000 acre wildlife park. Visitor center & park open year round.

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