Wind Cave
National Park

Fairgrounds Tour

trail details

Type of Trip: Ranger-Led Tour

Where: Wind Cave National Park

Ticket Required: Yes

Miles: 0.7

Net Elevation Change: 450 stairs

Description: Tour upper and middle level of Wind Cave. See boxwork, frostwork and cave popcorn over the course of this tour

logistics & itinerary

Wilderness Area : Wind Cave National Park

When to purchase? Tickets can be purchased in advance 3-120 days prior to the tour date. Advanced purchase is recommended as tickets can sometimes sell out

Ticket Purchase: recreation.gov

When did we do this tour? June 2022

Transportation: Park at the visitor's center.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Trail Specific Considerations: This tour has a lot of up and down narrow stairs, passageways and short ceilings. Cave tours are moderately strenuous and not recommended for those with heart problems, breathing difficulty, knee, neck or back pain, or claustrophobia. Food, water, backpacks, purses, walking sticks, and tripods are not allowed on this tour. Wind Cave is ~54°F year-round.

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