Custer State Park
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This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Very crowded, parking fills up early
Best: Visit in off-season or try alternatives
Custer State Park is a South Dakota State Park and wildlife reserve in the Black Hills of the United States. Located in Custer County, the park is South Dakota's first and largest state park, named after Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer. The park covers an area of over 71,000 acres (287 km2) of varied terrain including rolling prairie grasslands and rugged mountains.
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