Custer County, South Dakota
190 hiking trails · 21parks & campgrounds · 8 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Custer County, South Dakota
Custer County is home to 190 mapped hiking trails and 21 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 8 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Custer County
Up to 211 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Custer County
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Sample Parks in Custer County
Sample Trails in Custer County
Hiking guides for South Dakota
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Custer County.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in South Dakota, Ranked
South Dakota's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: David MarcuSouth Dakota's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten South Dakota trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in South Dakota
Ten gentle, well-marked South Dakota trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in South Dakota
South Dakota's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in South Dakota
Federal parks and recreation areas in South Dakota ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in South Dakota: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
South Dakota's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.