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Stop at these facilities to start your drive and locate the bison herds.
Custer State Park operates three main informational stops near the Wildlife Loop. These centers offer maps, restrooms, and educational displays. You can also talk to park rangers to find out where the 1,350-head bison herd is currently grazing.
30-45 minutesHwy 16A junction
Located at the junction of US Hwy 16A and the Wildlife Loop Road, this is the main entry hub. It features interactive displays and a 20-minute film about the park. Make sure to check the whiteboard map. Rangers update it daily with the latest locations of the bison herds.
30 minutesNear Buffalo Corrals
This newer facility sits near the Buffalo Corrals. It details the history and active management of the park's famous American Bison herd. Here, you can learn about the historic annual Buffalo Roundup. This event takes place right at these corrals every September.
15-20 minutes8 miles down loop
This center operates out of a historic converted herdsman's house. You will find it eight miles down the Wildlife Loop Road. It serves as a practical midway restroom break. It is also an excellent spot to ask rangers about recent wildlife sightings along the loop.
