Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Service Description Service Description
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

For most wilderness explorers there are numerous hiking trails in the Black Hills National Forest and in Custer State Park, both of... [more]

 Camping

Camping

Find reservation information for the following campgrounds on these pages from ReserveUSA.com:

Bismarck Lake Campground... [more]
Food

Food

The Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway features restaurants with Buffalo on the menu. Byway restaurants include unique cuisine with classic... [more]

 Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available in Custer, Hill City, and Rapids City.
Information

Information

There are visitor information centers, ranger stations, and other facilities found along this byway.

Lodging

Lodging

Lodging is available in Custer, Hill City, and nearby Rapids City.
Phone

Phone

Public phones are available along this byway.

 Restrooms

Restrooms

Public Restrooms are available in Custer, Hill City, and nearby Rapids City. Vault or flushing toilets are also available at most campgrounds along the byway.
Retail

Retail

Retail services available in Custer, Hill City, and nearby Rapids City.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

Portions of the byway have steep grades, sharp curves, and tunnels with height and width restrictions. Also, Custer State Park and Mt. Rushmore are fee sites. Finally, watch out for wildlife and other byway visitors.

Restrictions

  • Custer State Park and Mt. Rushmore are both fee sites, and portions of US 16A south of Mt. Rushmore and SD 87 east of Sylvan Lake are closed during the winter.
  • Speed limits along the Byway range from 20-45 mph because portions of the Byway have steep grades, sharp curves, and tunnels with height and width restrictions.
  • Busses, RVs, and trailers may find it difficult or impossible to negotiate the hairpin turns and tunnels of the byway. Contact Custer State Park for more information.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Spring through Autumn

High Season

May through September

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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