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State Game Lodge Historic lodge in Custer State Park, established in 1920 along the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway.

It’s the park’s main lodging hub and a popular for wildlife viewing, and exploring the Black Hills!

The Black Hills are preparing for one of the biggest weekends in South Dakota! Arts Festival: Thursday, September 24–Sat...
09/02/2026

The Black Hills are preparing for one of the biggest weekends in South Dakota!

Arts Festival: Thursday, September 24–Saturday, September 26, 2026
Buffalo Roundup: Friday, September 25, 2026

Get ready for the Arts Festival & Buffalo Roundup, featuring local artists, great food, cold b**r from Mt. Rushmore Brewing Company & Sturgis Brewing Company. A balloon glow from Western Horizons Hot Air Balloons. Live music from Josh Cleveland music, Johnny Hastings & Stillhouse Down, The Lonely Rangers, and more. A Hoop Dance performance from Starr Chief Eagle Lakota Artist, Educator, & Hoop Dance Extraordinaire .

There’s plenty to look forward to this fall in Custer State Park!

Save the date and make plans to join us!

09/01/2026

Trying to find space that fits everyone attending your event?

Surrounded by trees and valley views, the State Game Lodge Pavilion offered a perfect setting for your celebration! 4,000 sq ft open air venue can accommodate 350+ people and offers full service catering, group fire pit, bridal powder room, and a built in sound system.

This is everything you need for an event in Custer State Park!

August is looking beautiful in the park!After a dry stretch, the hills are green again, and the bison are enjoying the g...
08/27/2026

August is looking beautiful in the park!

After a dry stretch, the hills are green again, and the bison are enjoying the green grass. Come visit to see the beautiful views of the Black Hills

08/25/2026

A highly recommended Custer State Park activity for anyone visiting the Black Hills of South Dakota!

Our Buffalo Safari Tour is a great way to experience the park’s wildlife up close while exploring the scenic roads of Custer State Park.

Let someone else do the driving while you sit back and enjoy the views!

08/25/2026

Take a souvenir back home to your loved ones to say “I might’ve been gone but I was still thinking of you”

The general stores in Custer State Park have something for everyone!

08/11/2026

Did the dessert catch your eye??

Come try our food at the State Game Lodge while you’re out adventuring through Custer State Park!

Address

13389 US Highway 16A
Custer, SD
57730

Telephone

+18888750001

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