Sylvan Lake Tours

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Enjoy some time out from busy concrete cities at Sylvan Lake. This is an ideal place to fill your lungs with fresh air, unwind and simply delight in the scenery.

When you've spent a bit of time at this body of water in Custer, why not make your way to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Presidential Trail? They're close to Sylvan Lake and also a favorite with travelers.

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Reviews of Sylvan Lake

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
295
5 - Excellent 67%
4 - Good
110
4 - Good 25%
3 - Okay
34
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Definitely a MUST SEE!! Absolutely breathtaking!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is a great area to take a short walk around the beautiful lake.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Don't go on the bus tour if you want to go here. We didn't even stop. Said it was too crowded.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Very crowded!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Pretty.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

So crowded. Not like the old days...

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