Location: Custer
Top Things to do in Custer
Top Restaurants in Custer
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Top 6 Bodies of Water in Custer, South Dakota (SD)
Enveloped in the grandeur of the Black Hills, Custer makes the perfect base for your South Dakota vacation, whether you are visiting Custer State Park to learn about Custer's Last Stand, heading up to see the wonder of Mount Rushmore and the yet-unfinished Crazy Horse Memorial, making a motorcycle pilgrimage to Sturgis or spelunking in Wind Cave. Custer itself has much to offer, from family outings at Flintstones Bedrock City to hoe-down dinners at a chuck wagon cookout.
Restaurants in Custer
1. Sylvan Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,902 reviews
Popular lake in Custer State Park.
Reviewed By spookie5150 - Jefferson City, United States
Sylvan lake is one of several lakes in Custer State Park and probably the prettiest. There is lots to do in this area, several great hiking trailheads accessible from the parking lot, a nice easy trail around the lake, a general store, picnic areas, etc. The rocks on the far side of the lake are a scrambling/climbing paradise for kids (or adults) who may not be up for the longer trails nearby. If you're passing through and don't have a ton of time, I think this is probably the best "bang for your buck" quick stop in the park. Get there early for some solitude. Not to be missed!
2. Center Lake
3. Grace Coolidge Creek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
This waterway, which passes through Custer State Park, is popular with fishermen and hikers.
Reviewed By eggersty - Eden Prairie, United States
Crack Coolidge creek is a lovely creek. You can camp by the creek, and also go fishing in the creek too.
4. French Creek
5. Stockade Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
This South Dakota lake offers fishermen a variety of fish.
Reviewed By Nyormirror - Bay City, United States
We saw this lake right when we entered the park through the west on 16A and could not believe how peaceful it was. This is the largest of the 5 lakes in Custer but appears to be the quietest. Our stop had a few picnic benches. They allow fishing, boating and swimming. You can also camp and hike by the lake. This stop will let you get unplugged and get away from the masks, the virus and enjoy nature’s way of social distancing.
6. Legion Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
A recreational and beach area.
Reviewed By Chris_From_Mich - Commerce Township, United States
we rented a cabin here. the lake is beautiful, perfect, and calm for kids. boat and padfleboard rental onsite. some simple food (fast food counter type) is available here. no nice dinner is served here, as in other locations, but there lake is pristine. i say "yes"
