5/5 - Excellent
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Do NOT miss Custer State Park! Drive the Needles Highway and the wildlife loop road to see bison galore! You will not be disappointed.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Rapid City Rushmore
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Pool was closed. Elevator broke. No extended checkout even though parking lot was empty. Had to go ask for wash clothes and person didnt speak english. Tried to translate. She was out so didnt put in room. Finally brought later. Otherwise it was fine.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
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4/5 - Good
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Get map of area in lobby
4/5 - Good
Joe
Suggest finding out when the best time to view wildlife. We got very close to a mule deer doe grazing just 10 feet off of a paved trail. That was an awesome experience. Took pics and video. The mules are not at all shy at coming up to your car and saying hello. But keep the windows rolled up just in case.
5/5 - Excellent
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try to go on some of the dirt roads you may find more wildlife, spotted dear and antelope besides many buffalo/bison
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
You need to look for the wildlife and ask at the Wildlife Visitors Center to get up to date info on where the most likely places are to spot the wildlife.
5/5 - Excellent
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BISON herd crossed the road in front of the bus -- at least 50!
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