Wind Cave National Park (Maka Oniye)

Early April - Late May:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Memorial Day Weekend - Late September
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

September:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Early October - Late April:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

There are more than 30 miles of hiking trails located in Wind Cave National Park. These trails vary from easy to strenuous, winding through mixed grass prairie and pine forests, revealing natural wonders and an abundance of wildlife including bison, elk, and mountain lions. Trail maps are available at the Visitor Center.

Trail Facts

• Shorter nature trails include Elk Mountain, Prairie Vista, and Rankin Ridge.
• Rankin Ridge leads to the highest point in the park.
• Centennial Trail (#6/89) is a six-mile segment of the longest trail in the Black Hills.
• Highland Creek (#7) winds along creeks and Wind Cave Canyon, creating the most diverse trail in the park.
• Boland Ridge offers scenic views of the Black Hills in one direction and the Great Plains in the other.

Garden of Eden Cave Tour

The least strenuous tour, Garden of Eden Tour, gives participants views of beautiful cave formations including boxwork, cave popcorn, and flowstone.

• $15 - Adults Ages 16 to 61
• $8 - For Children Ages 6-15 and Adults Ages 62+
• $1 - Ages 5 and Under

Natural Entrance Cave Tour

See where the cave was discovered and learn how Wind Cave got its name. Natural Entrance Tour takes place through the middle level of the cave.

• $17 - Adults Ages 16 to 61
• $9 - For Children Ages 6-15 and Adults Ages 62+
• $1 - Ages 5 and Under

Fairgrounds Cave Tour

The Fairgrounds Tour is Wind Cave’s most strenuous walking tour that offers discovery of larger rooms throughout the upper and middle levels of the cave.

• $17 - Adults Ages 16 to 61
• $9 - For Children For Children Ages 6-15 and Adults Ages 62+
• $1 - Ages 5 and Under

Candlelight Cave Tour (Summer Only)

Historic Candlelight Tour allows exploration of the less developed, unlit part of the cave.

•  $17 - Ages 16 and Up
  * Minimum age for Candlelight Tour is 8 years old
  Reservations required

Wild Cave Tour

Undeveloped cave exploration, the Wild Cave Tour involves crawling on uneven surfaces and low-ceiling encounters.

• $45 - Ages 16 and Up
  * Minimum age for Wild Cave Tour is 16 years old
  Reservations are required by phone, 30 days in advance of the tour

Accessibility Tour

Sign-language interpreters are available for the hearing impaired with two weeks advanced notice.

• $7 - Adults Ages 16 to 61
• $4 - For Children For Children Ages 6-15 and Adults Ages 62+
• $1 - Ages 5 and Under