Custer County, South Dakota
190 hiking & walking trails · 21parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 8 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
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
Curated Guides for Custer County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Custer County, South Dakota?
Yes — we have 190 mapped hiking and walking trails in Custer County, South Dakota, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Custer County, South Dakota?
Spire access near Hill City is rated hard — the toughest classification among Custer County, South Dakota's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Custer County, South Dakota for families?
343.1F near Custer is one of the best family picks in Custer County, South Dakota — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Custer County, South Dakota?
Each of the 190 trails in Custer County, South Dakota has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Custer County, South Dakota?
Custer County, South Dakota has 21 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (2 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Custer County, South Dakota?
Yes — 3 of Custer County, South Dakota's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Elk Mountain Campground with 67 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Custer County, South Dakota?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across South Dakota for more options beyond Custer County, South Dakota.
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.