7 things you Can't Miss in Custer State Park: South Dakota Travel Guide

Planning a visit to Custer State Park? This video is more than just scenic highlights—we’re helping you decide what’s actually worth your time in one of the largest and most beautiful state parks in America. With over 70,000 acres to explore, Custer State Park can feel overwhelming if you only have a day or two. So in this guide, we share 7 of the best things to do in Custer State Park—including scenic drives, wildlife experiences, hikes, lakes, and hidden gems—to help you plan the perfect visit. And yes… there are buffalo traffic jams. But we also go beyond the typical Custer State Park vlog by sharing: ✔️ The best times and places to spot wildlife ✔️ What drives and hikes are truly worth your time ✔️ Tips for first-time visitors ✔️ What to expect at each stop ✔️ A great nearby dining option ✔️ A unique hotel stay near the park Whether you’re visiting the Black Hills for the first time or planning a South Dakota road trip, this video is designed to help you experience more and avoid wasting valuable vacation time. Part of Our South Dakota Road Trip Series We’re exploring the best of South Dakota—from Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park to quirky roadside attractions, hidden gems, scenic drives, and unforgettable adventures across the Black Hills. This video is designed to help you: Prioritize the BEST experiences Plan a realistic itinerary Know what’s worth the drive, hike, or stop Experience both the iconic AND unexpected sides of the park Table of Contents 0:00 Start 1:55 Wild Life Loop 5:28 Visitors Center 6:42 Jeep Safari Ride 8:06 Needles Highway 9:53 Cathedral Spires 15:04 Sylvan Lake 18:08 Stockade Lake 20:33 Great Restaurant 22:36 Where to Stay Links to the places we visit in this video: Custer State Park - https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/custe... Creekside Lodge - https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/custe... Custer Wolf - https://www.custerwolf.com/ ----------------------------------------- This channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not travel experts. We will give you our honest opinions and tips on what has worked for us, but you should do your own research. The images in this video are solely owned by LoveNesters. We do not allow the reuse of our images without written consent. If you would like to work with us, please reach out to [email protected] _____________________________ About us: After we raised our kids - we started going on regular adventures to strengthen our marriage and to keep life interesting. We have decided to share our adventures on YouTube. We seek out adventures big and small. We enjoy visiting small towns, looking for quirky attraction, searching for vintage items, and talking to people who are passionate about their hobbies. We go on these adventures once a week. We hope they provide inspiration to go on a few LoveNester adventures of your own. Date your Spouse - it is the best way to stay connected. Subscribe to our channel for weekly adventure ideas. We love hearing from you - you can comment on the videos or reach us at [email protected] --------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LoveNesters-... Instagram -   / lovenesters   E-mail - [email protected] YouTube - @LoveNesters Thanks for being here. You can check out some of our other adventures using the following link.    / lovenesters   We welcome you to the LoveNesters family. We look forward to hearing from you. Logo Design created by: Austin Pico Logo Animation created by Scene Factory: WEB: www.scenefactory.tv Facebook:   / scenefactory   InstaGram:   / scenefactorytv   YouTube:    / @scenefactory17   Additional Royalty Free Music provided by tunetank.com Subscribe graphic by Pixaby.com