Local Area Attractions Near Rapid City / Black Hills KOA Holiday

There is so much to see and do in South Dakota!  We want you to have the full experience of being surrounded by the ponderosa pines in our National Parks, State Parks, and historical towns that comprise this legendary region.  Scroll through our list of things to do in Rapid City and all the additional Black Hills attractions that we are one hour or less away from.

National Presidential Wax Museum

National Presidential Wax Museum

Celebrate America's proud heritage with life-like, life-size figures of all U.S. Presidents in authentic period costumes and surroundings.

609 Hwy 16A

Keystone, SD 57751

605-666-4455

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Mount Rushmore National Memorial

A shrine of democracy located in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Come visit the creation of the world's largest piece of sculpture. Join an interpretive program, take a self-guided tour, or watch the short film to learn about the history, art and unique culture of the monument. Get close to the sculpture on the President's Trail, which is a moderate walk.

13000 Hwy 244

Keystone, SD 57751

605-574-2523

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Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park

Located in southwestern South Dakota, this National Park consists of 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires amongst the largest, protected mixed grass prairie in the United States. The Badlands Wilderness Area covers 64,000 acres. There is a true abundance of activities to enjoy! Join ranger-led programs, visit a paleontological dig, or just study nature. Enjoy park trails like Cliff Shelf Nature Trail, Fossil Exhibit Trail, or the more aggressive Notch Trail. Hike or backpack! Be sure to visit the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, which features new exhibits, a 95-seat air conditioned theater and a new park film. The park is open 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Entrance fees are collected year round. Hwy 44 west from Rapid City provides an alternate scenic route to the park.

25216 Ben Reifel Road

Interior, SD 57750

605-433-5361

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Museum of Geology

Museum of Geology

Come see an exceptional display of minerals, fossils, gold samples and other geological material, not to mention the first Tyrannosaurus Rex skull found in South Dakota.

501 East Saint Joseph Street

Rapid City, SD 57701

605-394-2467

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Reptile Gardens

Reptile Gardens

See America's Giant Crocodile, giant tortoises, exotic birds, Komodo Dragons and spectacular tropical orchids. There are more reptile species here than in any other zoo in the world.

6 miles south of Rapid City on US Highway 16

Rapid City, SD 57702

800-335-0275

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Local Area Recreation Near Rapid City / Black Hills KOA Holiday

Biking

Biking

Within Rapid City limits you'll find over 13 miles of trail along Rapid Creek.

Hiking

Hiking

Hikes in and around the city range in length and intensity.

Fishing Nearby

Fishing Nearby

Rapid City and the Black Hills are known for their mountain lakes and fresh water streams brimming with brook, brown and rainbow trout.

Golf Nearby

Golf Nearby

Golfing in Rapid City takes you deep into pine forests, across rushing trout streams and alongside spectacular mountain vistas.

Geocaching

Geocaching

Rapid City and the Black Hills have lots of great geocaches.