The Bison Center tells the story of Custer State Park’s bison herd and hopes to educate future generations on the importance of bison through engaging and dynamic interpretive displays. The free roaming herd of nearly 1,400 bison at Custer State Park is one of the world’s largest publicly owned bison herds.

Book your 2025 online lodging & activity reservations today. Season '25 starts April 25. No matter what name you use for them, the Bison Center is all about just that: the bison. Stop in for....

Custer State Park is home to one of the largest American bison herds in the world. The annual roundup keeps the population in balance with the available land and resources. Most return right back to their home, the grasslands of Custer State Park.

Located along the Wildlife Loop Road at the Buffalo Corrals, the new Custer State Park Bison Center brings an all-bison experience to the Park's scenic drive through the southern prairie parts of our 71,000 acre wildlife preserve.

Encompassing 71,000 acres in the Black Hills, Custer State Park is home to abundant wildlife and adventure; camping, hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, or relaxing, there’s something here for everyone. Feeding and disturbing park wildlife is against park regulations.

On the last Friday in September, cowboys, cowgirls and park crews saddle up to bring in a herd of 1,300 bison through Custer State Park. Located in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dakota, the park is home to one of the world's largest publicly owned bison herds.

2023年8月1日 · On a fall trip to South Dakota, feel the thunder of bison on the move at Custer State Park's annual buffalo roundup and arts festival. It is the quiet before the thunder. Morning sun has further gilded the golden grasslands of Custer State Park, spread over more than 70,000 acres in western South Dakota.

The park is known for its scenery, its scenic drives (Needles Highway and the wildlife loop), with views of the bison herd and prairie dog towns. This park is easily accessible by road from Rapid City .

Did you know that Custer State Park is home to one of the largest publicly-owned bison herds in the world? This bustling community of over 1,300 bison roams freely across the park’s sprawling terrain, offering visitors a rare glimpse into their fascinating lives. Witness the awe-inspiring bison herd on a guided tour.

As one of the largest state parks in the United States, Custer State Park is known for its abundant wildlife, including a thriving herd of over 1,400 free-roaming bison. Immerse yourself in Custer’s untamed beauty on a scenic drive, a beautiful hike or at the annual Buffalo Roundup .