Question Custer State Park

[Neal]

As I head west after the Oshkosh AirVenture airshow I have two weeks or so to get to Denver. I've heard Custer State Park is a good place. I'm open to any suggestions on places to stay, things to see and do, etc.

 

[J&JD]

As I head west after the Oshkosh AirVenture airshow I have two weeks or so to get to Denver. I've heard Custer State Park is a good place. I'm open to any suggestions on places to stay, things to see and do, etc.

We toured the park about 12 years ago, and there are more rv parks in the area now, so see what would appeal to you. We both really thought touring the park very worthwhile. All the places where both Indians, and Custer’s men died are marked. It is sort of eery.However, it is easily done in a day, so I would advise just two nights total. If you have not been, the Mount Rushmore area, and the Badlands, are really interesting.
I was thinking of the Liitle Big Horn Battle area, good to do when in the general area. Judy

 

[MrsSquid]

Custer State Park, Badlands National Park, the Black Hills, etc. are all good places to see. Keep in mind the Sturgis Rally is 5Aug to 14Aug.

 

[Neemer]

We are currently next door to Custer State Park at Custer’s Gulch CG. We drove down from Elkhorn Ridge, about a two-hour drive. We haven’t discovered everything here yet, but there are the obvious ones like Rushmore and Crazy Horse.

We had to drive through the state park to get here, and I was really impressed with it. There are a few lakes and multiple campgrounds. I saw what looked like a 40’ motorhome parked in one.

Elkhorn Ridge is in Spearfish, and minutes from Deadwood and Sturgis. Deadwood is very touristy, but we really enjoyed it. It’s been on my bucket list forever.

 

[Just George]

@Neal The Newmar International rally July 16 - 23 is sorta in the neighborhood at Rock Springs Wyoming. You can still register up to 7/8

 

[Neal]

@Neal The Newmar International rally July 16 - 23 is sorta in the neighborhood at Rock Springs Wyoming. You can still register up to 7/8

Thanks. I'll be at the AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh, WI the last week of July then pushing west so first two weeks of August are my South Dakota travels.

 

[Texas Clodhopper]

Neal, the Sturgis Bike Rally is during your time span so its doubtful you can find space available at any RV park within 100 miles of Custard.

 

[Neal]

Well, then there's that. Oh well...

 

[Neal]

I was able to book into Badlands KOA 8/3-7 and Custer's Gulch 8/7-11 so I can checkout the area a few days. Have to arrive Denver 8/15 so saved some time to see north CO enroute as well.

 

[J&JD]

I was able to book into Badlands KOA 8/3-7 and Custer's Gulch 8/7-11 so I can checkout the area a few days. Have to arrive Denver 8/15 so saved some time to see north CO enroute as well.

When at Custer’s Gulch, take your toad on the Needles Hwy. Not doable in the coach. Very scenic, and fun. Judy

 

[MrsSquid]

If you're wanting to tour the minuteman site, you need to call now for August tours. When I called on 26Jun, I was told they were booking for August.

 

[Neal]

Wasn't aware of that as things to do, will check into it. Thanks!

 

[MrsSquid]

Wasn't aware of that as things to do, will check into it. Thanks!

Another option is Quebec1 near Chugwater, WY. You could make that a stop on your way to Denver. If I remember, you can use famcamps and stay at Warren AFB in Cheyenne. Enjoy a malt at the Chugwater Soda Fountain after Quebec1.

 

[Neemer]

@Neal, just a heads up: Both verizon and AT&T are pretty humble here at Custer’s Gulch. Perhaps your techie gizmos will overcome, but we essentially have no internet from 0700 to 2000 or so. I’m seeing a lot of Starlink dishes on RVs in this area. It has me thinking about it too.

The good news is it is frickin’ beautiful here.

 

[Neal]

@Neal, just a heads up: Both verizon and AT&T are pretty humble here at Custer’s Gulch. Perhaps your techie gizmos will overcome, but we essentially have no internet from 0700 to 2000 or so. I’m seeing a lot of Starlink dishes on RVs in this area. It has me thinking about it too.

The good news is it is frickin’ beautiful here.

Thanks. I have my Starlink (not yet used) and won't be using until at or after Newmar (July 11-15)

 

[ARD]

We haven’t discovered everything here yet, but there are the obvious ones like Rushmore and Crazy Horse.

I love Custer. Be sure to ride your bikes on the Mickelson Trail. From Custer head north towards Hill City.

Mickelson Trail Information

All the information you need about the Mickelson Trail aclong with links to maps and other information. Current weather on the trail also provided.

www.mickelsontrailaffiliates.com

 

[NWIP]

Just FYI, Badlands KOA was not very good. No cell, at the time AT&T and Verizon. No Satellite. Don’t recall there being other choices around.