Visitor center · Custer, SD

Jewel Cave National Monument - Visitor Center — Jewel Cave National Monument

The visitor center offers two rooms of interactive exhibits and engaging displays, featuring the surface and sub-surface resources. A large classroom area is also available for school field trips and special events, with large windows facing to the south toward Lithograph Canyon. A park store connects the classroom to the exhibits and is operated by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association. Ask to view our award-winning film about the park. Restrooms are available at the visitor center.

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11149 US Hwy 16, Bldg. B12, Custer, SD 57730
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