- Our list of the best things to do in Rapid City, South Dakota, features the top 77 nearby activities — including 37 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rapid City, SD has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, and Food & Drink.
- The results below include the top 32 things to do within the city of Rapid City, SD , followed by 45 popular activities in nearby cities, including Keystone, Hill City, Custer, Nemo and Piedmont
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21.4 Miles
Center Lake is located inside Custer State Park, and offers visitors opportunities to swim and fish. The wooded sites at the area's campground accommodate tents and small RVs.
21.8 Miles
Grace Coolidge Creek offers hike-in fishing opportunities with 16 river crossings on the six mile round trip hike. The creek is routinely stocked with trout, particularly in the areas where the water is allowed to puddle.
22.8 Miles
One of the most instantly recognizable landmarks in Custer, South Dakota is the Needles Eye granite formation. This striking section of rock is millions of years old and was created through the combination of water and wind erosion.
23.1 Miles
99%
245 votes
Custer State Park near Sylvan Lake, Hill City, SD 57730
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Located in Hill City, South Dakota, the Sylvan Rocks Climbing School offers rock climbing instruction for teens and adults at all levels of ability and experience. Sylvan Rocks also organizes mountainclimbing excursions for experienced patrons.
23.3 Miles
One of the most popular camping sites in Custer State Park is Sylvan Lake. The site includes vault toilets, showers and potable water. The individual camping berths are small and best for tent camping.
24.3 Miles
A fun ride in a helicopter with a guide over various landmarks of history is part of the Black Hills Aerial Adventures. Different tours and locations for flight are available; tours and flights may vary on availability.
24.9 Miles
Bismark Lake Campground is a campground set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine. They offer accessible recreation for all ages including hiking, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking and riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs) on moderate terrain.
26.3 Miles
Popular activities at Stockade Lake include kayaking, fishing and swimming. Adjacent to the lake is a trail, where nature lovers can enjoy a hike. Campgrounds are also available in the vicinity.
26.5 Miles
71%
3245 votes
12151 Avenue of the Chiefs, Crazy Horse, SD 57730
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The mountain carving which forms the Crazy Horse Memorial is part of a larger attraction in the area. Visitors pay a general admission fee to view the memorial, the Visitor's Center, the Indian Museum of North America, and the Native American Educational and Cultural Center among other sites.
26.8 Miles
French Creek is a local creek accessible only by hiking through the nearby areas. Several campground areas, parks, and an equestrian facility are all located along the creek and are popular among local nature enthusiasts.