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Pinnacles Overlook
Scenic spot
Popular stop with sweeping views of the Badlands' jagged natural formations & wildlife.
4.90 (2.2K reviews)
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Panorama Point
Scenic spot
👍👍 So pretty. The colors, the few plants, go at sunset. The rock formations really are out of this world. There weren't a ton of people here either. We got some really nice pictures. So peaceful.
4.90 (502 reviews)
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White River Valley Overlook
Vista point
👍 You can walk short trails further out into the badlands for an even better view. Just beware! Don’t get near the edge…the ground can be slippery and the cliffs are fragile and can give way under your feet. It’s the perfect stop-off to look at the different layers in the rocks, including the red-colo...
4.90 (390 reviews)
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Yellow Mounds Overlook
Scenic spot
Scenic pullout offering views of a group of mounds with bands of yellow, orange & beige rock.
4.90 (328 reviews)
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Pactola Reservoir
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Omg, this is one of the most beautiful spots on earth! We found it while driving from Deadwood, SD to Mount Rushmore. Stopped to take a few minutes to enjoy the stunning views. I'd love to spend more time here. They had plenty of parking and bathrooms (however they're kinda primitive, bring your ow...
4.90 (292 reviews)
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CC Gideon Tunnel
Historical landmark
👍👍 Best tunnel as it is the only tunnel that you can view Mount Rushmore Memorial from.
4.90 (205 reviews)
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Bigfoot Pass Overlook
Scenic spot
👍 Bigfoot Pass was a route used by Lakota leader Spotted Elk to evade the US Army. there is a history associated with this pass.
approximately 200 Hunkpapa Lakota fled to join Chief Spotted Elk, also known as Big Foot, and his band of Miniconjou Lakota at the Cheyenne Reservation. This group departe...
4.90 (109 reviews)
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Badlands Wilderness Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Just an absolutely stunning place to visit... definitely wasn't expecting to see so much wildlife or fossils. Highly recommended!
4.90 (88 reviews)
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Hay Butte Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Great view. If you go on one of the paths from the parking area just be careful as the small stones make the ground slippery.
4.90 (82 reviews)
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Caputa Alpacas
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great people and awesome alpacas. They sell hand made alpaca goods inside the shop. If the gate is closed all you have to do is open it, drive in and make sure you close the gate behind you. There will be someone there to greet and show you the Alpacas. They also have restrooms that are nice and cle...
4.90 (70 reviews)
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Pactola Lake
Swimming lake
👍 I came here to relax and fish. Picked up a couple dozen worms from one of the marinas. Walked down a trail and found a cove all to myself. Caught Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow trout, Yellow perch, and one Northern Pike. It’s a nice lake with good views, but they let boats go way to fast for tha...
4.90 (68 reviews)
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Deerfield Lake
Lake
👍👍 Pretty awesome hidden gem especially for fishing and swimming. The water is a bit brisk due to the elevation but the views and setting is quite amazing. The water is clean and it's never busy. It's helpful that this lake is non-motorized so it's always nice and calm.
4.90 (45 reviews)
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Pactola Lake
Lake
👍👍 Can be a little crowded during the summer. Great access to the water for fishing and swimming and boating. Be sure to bring cash as yoy may need to pay a toll to park. You can also park your boat and trailer. All watercraft need am inspection before entering the water. Nice place.
4.90 (32 reviews)
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Black Hills National Forest
National forest
Rocks, canyons & grasslands with campgrounds, picnic sites, scenic roads & 350+ miles of trails.
4.80 (8K reviews)
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Norbeck Overlook
Scenic spot
👍👍 Great views. The hiking spots are nice. So many good photo opportunities. Definitely worth the ride. Don't hesitate to stop often and enjoy the views
4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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Chapel In the Hills
Church
Replica of Borgund Stave Church in Norway, a 12th-century church of wooden boards & steep gables.
4.80 (971 reviews)
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Pactola Lake
Lake
Large recreational reservoir offering water sports, boating, cliff diving & surrounding trails.
4.80 (253 reviews)