Hop aboard 'Buff,' a Jeep Wrangler specially modified to resist excited bison, with this private tour through Custer State Park. You'll visit all corners of the park, including Mt. Coolidge, Iron Mountain Road, Needles Highway, Sylvan Lake, and the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop, with a stop along the way for a picnic lunch served with beer/wine (on request) at Stockade Lake.
- Visit Custer State Park with a professional guide
- A picnic lunch will be provided at no extra cost
- Private tour for a personal, flexible experience
- Price is per group of up to six passengers
What To Expect
Iron Mountain Road
On our way to Custer Park we drive along Iron Mtn Road. This is an iconic road that many visitors miss. We drive through unique one way granite tunnels, over the famous pigtail bridges and are afforded excellent views of Mt Rushmore and the Black Hills.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Custer State Park
Stops at State Game Lodge (Summer White House of President Coolidge). Then drive open-top along Wildlife Loop and view 15,000 head of buffalo (we stop next to them, you stand and look down at these huge beasts) + deer, antelope and other wildlife.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Custer State Park Visitor Center
We make stop at the new Bison Center (information about the bison/buffalo and history of the Park).
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Mount Coolidge
Fantastic views from Forest Service Lookout Tower.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Stockade Lake
We stop here for a tranquil picnic lunch at midday. This is the largest lake in the region and provides a quiet peaceful setting.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sylvan Lake
Short break at this amazing alpine lake.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
South Dakota 87
Slow drive through this famous mountain trail. Amazing granite formations and breathtaking open-top mountain views.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
Not wheelchair accessible
Other rates apply only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A minimum of 2 Adults per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Layered clothing, comfortable shoes, and a hat are recommended
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Max group – 14
