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Rock formations along Sylvan Lake in the Black Hills, South Dakota

Sylvan Lake, The Black Hills of South Dakota (courtesy, The Black Hills)

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Attractions

Angostura Recreation Area

Good For Camping

10 miles SE of Hot Springs off US Hwy. 385/18
13157 N. Angostura Rd.
Hot Springs, South Dakota 57747

Description: Angostura Reservoir is a recreation area offering opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming.... Read More

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The Flintstones Bedrock City

Good For Camping

Hwys. 16 & 385, P.O. Box 649
Custer, South Dakota 57730

Description: Bedrock City is a Flintstones frenzy! Join Barney and Fred on the Flintmobile and Iron Horse Train,... Read More

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial

southwestern South Dakota, 100 miles from Badlands National Park
Keystone, South Dakota 57751

Description: Four presidential faces carved from a mountain, considered one of the wonders of the world -- go for the nightly lighting ceremony.... Read More

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