Never been to Yellowstone before, so next vacation going there and also want to see Mount rushmore too. Is there any other sights to be seen in between the 2 places? Also is there any good camping with good swimming lakes in between or somewhere around the area?

Go up to Custard's Last Stand, down to Devil's Tower, over to Crazy Horse's Memorial before going to Mt. Rushmore.

Cool, keep them comming, thanks!Still havent even planned what to do or see in yellowstone yet eaither but just want to start to get a game plan where to go how many km i will drive and such.

yrusoslo wrote:Go up to Custard's Last Stand, down to Devil's Tower, over to Crazy Horse's Memorial before going to Mt. Rushmore.PerfectHow much time do you have?It is about an 8 hr drive between the two going direct.to stop at the above listed.. would add quite a bit of time... as in a couple days (allowing for time to enjoy)oh... and it is Custer.. Not Custard....Unless of course you are referring to an excellent soft serve ice cream spot somewhere in central WY :) :) :) ;)

It's been a number of years...but we really enjoyed staying in Custer State Park when we were in Mt. Rushmore area.

Yellowstone to Mount rushmore whats in between?

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kedanie
Explorer II
Sep 17, 2013
exeter_acres wrote:
I went swimming in the Yellowstone River a bit upstream from the falls...

but I think I lost feeling in 98% of my body! Cooooooold!

Looks like another candidate looking to have their DNA removed from the gene pool!

Keith
johnwalkerpa1
Explorer
Sep 17, 2013
exeter_acres wrote:
I went swimming in the Yellowstone River a bit upstream from the falls...

Just make sure you don't float too far downstream...that first drop is rough :)
tbred
Explorer II
Sep 17, 2013
Both Sylvan Lake and Legion Lake campgrounds within Custer SP have swimming w/beaches. Great place to stay, lots to do, amazing scenic short drive from there to Mt. Rushmore.
83trekker
Explorer
Sep 17, 2013
I am going to have to start making a list here soon of the places, thanks.
Bob___Ann
Explorer
Sep 16, 2013
X2 on seeing the Beartooth Parkway. It is a fantastic ride. I would also take in the Badlands while at Rushmore. The Wild Horse Sanctuary is also interesting. it is about 40 miles south of Rushmore. Enjoy!
KarenS144
Explorer
Sep 16, 2013
There is a swimming hole on the Firehole River in Yellowstone. You have to take the Firehole Canyon Drive to get to it.

As others have mentioned, Cody is worth a couple of days at least. We stayed 3 nights in Buffalo Bill State Park and enjoyed the Museum, Irma's and several other places in Cody. There is one campground right on the lake. I guess you could swim in it if you wanted. If you've got time, the Chief Joseph-Beartooth Highway is well worth a day trip. We started in Red Lodge and it's a cute little town.

We stayed in the Grace Coolidge Campground in Custer State Park and visited Mt. Rushmore. As others mentioned, Deadwood & Lead should be on your list.

The Badlands isn't far from the Black Hills and could be done in a day. Then there's Wall Drug which is between the Black Hills & Badlands.... It's nearly impossible to say you've seen everything there is to see. There is always more!
83trekker
Explorer
Sep 16, 2013
Thanks all
fireman93514
Explorer
Sep 14, 2013
Hill city SD has a steam train ride.
We enjoyed Little Bighorn battlefield.
Jewel and wind caves,
Deadwood/Lead.
Allworth
Explorer II
Sep 13, 2013
Cody????

(Also, x2 on Rocky Mtn CG in Gardnier.)
delosholly
Explorer
Sep 13, 2013
I do not know what route you are taking, but we really enjoyed the side-trip to Thermopolis, WY. The drive along the Wind River was very scenic and the town has a nice museum. There are hot springs in town.