Park №59Great PlainsEst. 1903
Wind Cave
South Dakota·33,971 acres·Spring & fall
“Boxwork-laced caverns below a prairie roamed by bison, elk, and pronghorn.”
Best season
Spring & fall
Trip length
1 day
Acres
33,971
Region
Great Plains
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Highlights
- Boxwork formationsHoneycomb calcite formations found in greater quantity here than anywhere else.
- Natural Entrance Tour
- Bison Flats
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