Advance window opens 120 days before the tour date and closes 2 days before; about half of each tour's capacity is sold this way. Trip window: Year-round (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day).
Wind Cave National Park Cave Tours
Ranger-led cave tours (Garden of Eden, Natural Entrance, Fairgrounds) booked on recreation.gov from 120 days to 2 days out; about half of each tour's daily capacity is held for same-day visitor center sales and tours regularly sell out.
2 ways to get a permit
Roughly half of each tour's daily capacity is held for same-day sales; tours often sell out 1-2 hours in advance during spring, summer, and fall. Trip window: Year-round (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day).
Campgrounds nearby
Official campground records near this destination. Availability is labeled with the source actually checked.
Elk Mountain Campground
Reservable · RV or tent rate when water and flush toilets are available (May - September 30th). Senior (Golden Age)/Access pass holders pay half price. Interagency Annual Park Passes are not applicable for these fees. $24.00 Campsite Fee - Off-season RV or tent rate when water is not available (October 1st-May). Senior (Golden Age)/Access pass holders pay half price. Interagency Annual Park Passes are not applicable for these fees. $12.00
Cold Brook Campground
Reservable · Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Cottonwood Springs Campground
Reservable · Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Bismark Lake
Reservable