4/5 - Good
Joe
Only took the wildlife option. Saw buffalo, deer and mules.
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4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
We only drove thru parts of it.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
The Wildlife Loop and the Needles Highway were amazing. Custer State Park is beautiful.
5/5 - Excellent
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Stop at 2nd Info center for direction on where Buffalo and Donkeys are. Go to main visitor center early, it gets very busy!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Have your camera ready! Awesome views!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful, scenic drive! The kids were fascinated the whole drive through Needles Highway and they about lost their minds with all the buffalo on the road wandering around in the Wildlife Loop! Definitely will do this again!
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