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Wind Cave National Park - National Park Service | United States Department of the Interior

26611 U.S. Highway 385, Wind Cave National Park, Hot Springs, SD 57747

Eligibility
Open to all
Hours
Tue 8:00 am Wed 8:00 am Thu 8:00 am Fri 8:00 am Sat 8:00 am Sun 8:00 am Park open year-round. Visit website for visitor center hours of operation: www.nps.gov/wica Office hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (MT), Monday - Friday.
Application process
Call for information
Fees
Vary depending on tour; call for information.
Service area
SD

Other Information

Age Group

  • Children (0-17)
  • Adults (25-64)
  • Older Adults (65+)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
The cave is well known for its outstanding display of boxwork, an unusual cave formation composed of thin calcite fins resembling honeycombs. Cave tours are offered daily throughout the year, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. For tour schedule information visit website.
Last Assured
11/14/2025
Providing organization
United States Department of the Interior

Responsible for the management and conservation of most federal lands and natural resources.