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Thin fins of calcite forming box-shaped openings, called boxwork, on a cave ceiling.

Wind Cave National Park

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Information Centennial Trailhead Parking

Reminder: Overnight parking without a camping permit is prohibited. Permits are not issued specifically for parking. Shuttles are available in the Black Hills for through hikers on the Centennial Trail.

Information Natural Entrance Tour Route Closes For Season October 1, 2026

The Natural Entrance Tour Route will be closed for the season beginning October 1st, 2026. The Garden of Eden, Fairgrounds, and Accessibility Tour Routes remain available. This annual closure will last through the winter season.

Information Wind Cave moves to cashless fee collection

Payments for cave tours, campground fees, as well as Interagency Passes at Wind Cave National Park, will be by credit/ debit cards or digital payments only. Cash and check payments will no longer be accepted.

Straight from the US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.

Der Wind Cave Nationalpark liegt in South Dakota und ist bekannt für sein einzigartiges Höhlensystem, in dem die Luft durch eine kleine natürliche Öffnung ein- und ausströmt. Dieses Phänomen sorgt für ein besonderes Erlebnis für die Besucher, da der Wind stark genug sein kann, um die nahegelegene Vegetation zu bewegen. Über der Erde bietet der Park gut erhaltene Prärien und eine vielfältige Tierwelt, was ihn zu einem beliebten Ziel für Naturliebhaber macht.

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Die Höhle selbst ist bemerkenswert für ihre Boxwork-Formationen, die in der Welt der Höhlen selten sind. Besucher können verschiedene Touren erkunden, die die Besonderheiten der Höhle hervorheben, aber es ist wichtig zu beachten, dass die Höhle keine Stalaktiten und Stalagmiten hat, die in vielen anderen Höhlen häufig vorkommen.

In Bildern

a bison cow and calf on the prairie
a bison cow and calf on the prairie

Aktivitäten

Wind Cave Geology Driving Tour
60-90 Minutes · Winter/Spring

The geology driving tour is a great way to see the park while learning about the rich geologic history of the...

Picnic at Wind Cave
Spring/Summer

Looking for a quiet place to enjoy a picnic? Whether you're looking for a good picnic spot or just a place to...

Watch Wind Cave Wildlife
Winter/Spring

View some of North America's most iconic wildlife while enjoying Black Hills scenery. Wind Cave's combination...

Visit Wind Cave's Natural Entrance
10-20 Minutes · Winter/Spring

You can still see the largest natural opening into Wind Cave without going on a tour. This small hole is one o...

Take a Cave Tour
60-90 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Visit one of the world's longest and most complex caves.

See Prairie Dogs in Their Prairie Dog Towns
Winter/Spring

Information about the Prairie Dog of Wind Cave National Park.

Pet Friendly Hikes
30-60 Minutes · Winter/Spring

If you are traveling with a furry friend, Wind Cave has two pet friendly trails. Both are close to the visitor...

Listen For Bugling Elk
Fall

In September and October, male elk can be heard as they bugle to challenge each other and attract females. Thi...

Horseback Riding in Wind Cave
Winter/Spring

The sprawling prairies and open ponderosa woodlands of Wind Cave give horseback riders thousands of acres to e...

Hiking at Wind Cave
Winter/Spring

View rolling prairie vistas, ponderosa forests, and see wildlife in its natural environment. Wind Cave Nationa...

Bike Wind Cave
Spring/Summer

Explore Wind Cave by bike. Although bikes are limited to established roads, this is a great activity for those...

Become a Wind Cave Junior Ranger
20-45 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Kids of all ages can become a Wind Cave Junior Ranger. Complete the activity book, learn about the park, and t...

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At a glance

Eingerichtet
1903
Öffnen
Daily open 24 hours
Barrierefreiheit
steep stairs, no lift
Adresse
26611 US Highway 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Öffnungszeiten
Daily open 24 hours
Telefon
6057454600
Preis
~€5
Webseite
www.nps.gov

Wissenswertes

Tickets sind für Höhlentouren erforderlich, die Preise beginnen bei 5 $ für Kinder unter 17 Jahren.
Reservierungen werden in der Hochsaison empfohlen, um lange Wartezeiten zu vermeiden.
Kleide dich in Schichten, da die Temperaturen in der Höhle deutlich kühler sein können als draußen.
Bring Wasser und Snacks mit, wenn du planst, die Wanderwege über der Erde zu erkunden.

Foto: NPS Photo