South Dakota help please (hwy 87)
Heading up to Mt Rushmore in a few weeks. After an overnight in Bayard, NE we will go on up to Custer State Park staying at Legions Lake. Google Maps says to stay on 385 to Fairburn and catch 16A over...
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both ways are very good. it's a bit faster on 79.
On 79, when you get to 36 (Hermosa) to turn west toward the park, look a mile north and you'll see a Flying J if you want to top off your fuel before going into tourist prices country. :)
16 A runs through Custer State Park, so either way will get you there. Coming from the east on 36, you'll find the Park entrance and 16A...do not go right...that's the wrong way and not rv friendly at all. Stay left.
385 takes you to the town of Custer which sits right on the edge of the State park. 87 is in the park and is a bit curvy..it is scenic for sure, but no grades to speak of. I would save it for when you are camped and have your toad to drive.
You will probably like Legion Lake. It's small, but the sites hold some big ones.
On 79, when you get to 36 (Hermosa) to turn west toward the park, look a mile north and you'll see a Flying J if you want to top off your fuel before going into tourist prices country. :)
16 A runs through Custer State Park, so either way will get you there. Coming from the east on 36, you'll find the Park entrance and 16A...do not go right...that's the wrong way and not rv friendly at all. Stay left.
385 takes you to the town of Custer which sits right on the edge of the State park. 87 is in the park and is a bit curvy..it is scenic for sure, but no grades to speak of. I would save it for when you are camped and have your toad to drive.
You will probably like Legion Lake. It's small, but the sites hold some big ones.
