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Bison sightings in Custer
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Where Bison has been reported, from 993 sightings. Not a live tracker: animals move, and an empty area doesn’t mean there are none.
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When to look
| Hour | Share of busiest hour |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 3% |
| 1 AM | 2% |
| 2 AM | 2% |
| 3 AM | 2% |
| 4 AM | 7% |
| 5 AM | 61% |
| 6 AM | 94% |
| 7 AM | 100% |
| 8 AM | 83% |
| 9 AM | 67% |
| 10 AM | 50% |
| 11 AM | 39% |
| Noon | 33% |
| 1 PM | 33% |
| 2 PM | 39% |
| 3 PM | 56% |
| 4 PM | 72% |
| 5 PM | 89% |
| 6 PM | 100% |
| 7 PM | 94% |
| 8 PM | 61% |
| 9 PM | 22% |
| 10 PM | 9% |
| 11 PM | 6% |
5 more about Bison in the app
- Bison Begin in Orange
- Bison Center: The Herd’s Story
- Prairie Trail: Grassland and Bison Wallows
- The Prairie Below the Grass
Where to look
Custer spots that mention Bison
Places and trails whose Parkwolf guides talk about Bison. A good start, never a guarantee.
Places
Visitor centerCuster State Park Bison CenterMeet the herd’s story through interactive exhibits.
Visitor centerCuster State Park Visitor CenterGet oriented before the wildlife drive; ask where bison are moving.
SightPeter Norbeck Outdoor Education CenterHands-on nature exhibits lead straight to open-ended outdoor play.
LodgingBlue Bell LodgeA Black Hills cabin base with a creekside patio and backcountry cookout.
CampgroundBlue Bell CampgroundPine shade, tent pads, and cabins beside French Creek.Trails
ChallengingCentennial Trail #89 (Custer State Park Section)22 mi · 11 hrFollow the park’s north–south trail from pine hills to bison grassland.
ModerateGrace Coolidge Trail4.6 mi · 3 hrA nearly level creek walk past trout pools and repeated crossings.
ModeratePrairie Trail2 mi · 2.5 hrA rolling prairie loop with creek shade and summer wildflowers.
EasyCreekside Trail2 mi · 1.5 hrA paved creekside stroll with bridges and easy campground access.
ModerateBarnes Canyon Trail4.9 mi · 4.5 hrA 4.9-mile one-way walk through Dry Creek backcountry.
ModerateParker Canyon Loop4.4 mi · 2 hrA moderate loop links Parker Canyon with a meadow and Centennial Trail.
EasyRed Dog Trail0.2 mi · 18 minA quarter-mile prairie climb ends at a 360-degree view.
ModerateHeddy Draw Horse Trail7.1 mi · 4 hrSteep Black Hills horse trail with a long descent into Heddy Draw.
Find Wildlife in Parkwolf
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- 16 sighting mapsfor Custer, on the same park map as your route
- Works offlineout where the animals are and the signal isn’t
- 82 audio storiesplay as you drive Custer, wildlife included
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