I'm confused. Is the black hills a national forest, a national park or a state owned rec. area? Does your senior pass for national parks apply there? Thanks
All of the above. The black Hills are mostly national forest, with Wind Cave national park, Jewel Cave and Mt. Rushmore National monuments, and Custer State park within the national forest boundaries. No pass is needed to pass through the cave properties, there is a fee to tour the caves. Mt. Rushmore is free to visit, but there is a parking fee. Custer State park requires a pass.
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