The historic area of Custer awaits your stay
The area's monuments and history are just a few of the reasons to vacation in Custer. Travelers to this welcoming city praise the horseback riding, parks and local tours. Mount Rushmore and Mount Rushmore National Memorial are just a couple of the must-sees in the area. A vacation rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Cave-exploring and scenic drives in Custer
Custer is surrounded by amazing sights and jaw-dropping natural wonders. The Badlands National Park makes you feel like you're on a distant planet with its eerie moon-like surfaces and towering spires, where you can see active fossil excavations and hike the incredible wilderness. The Jewel Cave National Monument is the world's 3rd-longest cave, filled with amazing formations and bursts of color. Custer vacation rentals are within easy driving distance of these and other sites, including numerous scenic drives that lead through narrow rock tunnels and over unique pigtail bridges, and afford sightings of the burros, bison and Bighorn sheep.
Outdoor adventures abound in Custer
The town of Custer is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with its proximity to national parks and historic monuments that dazzle with their beauty and artistry. Horseback riding in the fall takes you through a wonderland of colors in the crisp mountain air, while spelunking through the underground passages of caves is an otherworldly experience. Dramatic granite spires provide spine-tingling opportunities for rock climbing, while ATV off-road trips are a thrill for the adventure junkie. After a big day exploring some of America's most prestigious monuments, you can settle back in cozy Custer vacation rentals for a good night's sleep.
Hot summers and cold winters in Custer
Custer is characterized by hot summers with high humidity, and cold, dry winters. In summer, high temperatures range from the mid-80s to the low 90s. Winter temperatures can dip as low as 7 degrees, but usually hover around 13 degrees. Custer has an abundance of sunshine, with 226 sunny days per year, making it wonderful for outdoor activities and visits to nearby historical sites. With the high humidity of summer, outdoor adventures are best in the cooler mornings. In winter, snowfall is about 32 inches of snow per year. This is a great for fun snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Bison and Black Hills in Custer
Custer may be small but it's a gorgeous place to stay, surrounded by emerald-green forests and beautiful parks. Wind Cave National Park lies to the south, Custer State Park to the east, and the massive Black Hills National Forest looms above. The entire area is comprised of gently rolling hills, dense forests and stunning boulder formations. Driving or hiking through the nearby parks will provide glimpses of amazing wildlife. Herds of bison wander the hills, with adorably gangly offspring trotting beside their huge shaggy parents. You'll also see elegant pronghorn racing through the grass, and bighorn sheep and elk feeding.
Traveling to and around Custer
Fly into Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP), the closest airport, located 33 mi (53.1 km) from the city center.