Wind Cave Visitor Center
43.5566, -103.4783 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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The visitor center is open daily except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days. All cave tours are ranger-led and leave from the visitor center.
- Every day
- 8:00AM - 6:00PM
The Visitor Center is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days. Regular hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with extended hours in the spring, summer, and fall. Note: South Dakota has two time zones. All times listed are Mountain Time.
- Late Spring Hours · Apr 5, 2027 – May 21, 2027 · Every day 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Early Fall Hours · Sep 2, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 · Every day 8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Late Fall, Winter and Early Spring Hours · Sep 21, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027 · Every day 8:00AM - 4:30PM
- Thanksgiving Day (Closed) · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · Closed
- Christmas Day (Closed) · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · Closed
- New Year's Day (Closed) · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027 · Closed
Passport stamps may be obtained at the park store operated by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association located at the visitor center.
The Visitor Center is located 11 miles north of Hot Springs or 22 miles south of Custer off US Highway 385, about 1/2 mile west of the highway. Upon entering the park look for road signs to direct you to the visitor center. GPS units routinely lead drivers into the park's backcountry.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is Wind Cave Visitor Center?
Wind Cave Visitor Center in Wind Cave National Park is at 26611 US Highway 385, Hot Springs, SD.
What services does Wind Cave Visitor Center offer?
Wind Cave Visitor Center in Wind Cave National Park lists automated external defibrillator (aed), baby changing station, benches/seating, braille, elevator, first aid kit available, food/drink - vending machine/self service, gifts/souvenirs/books, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - maps available, information - park newspaper available, information - ranger/staff member present, internet/wifi available, parking - auto, parking - bus/rv, permits issued, recycling, restroom, telephone, theater/auditorium, ticket sales, toilet - flush, trash/litter receptacles, water - bottle-filling station, water - drinking/potable, wheelchair accessible, wheelchairs available.
Is there a passport stamp at Wind Cave Visitor Center?
Yes. Wind Cave Visitor Center in Wind Cave National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. Passport stamps may be obtained at the park store operated by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association located at the visitor center.
What is the phone number for Wind Cave Visitor Center?
Wind Cave Visitor Center in Wind Cave National Park can be reached on (605) 745-4600.
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