Jewel Cave National Monument - Visitor Center
Visitor Center ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Jewel Cave National Monument (National Monument) · Open Access
- 5,419 ft
- Elevation
The visitor center offers two rooms of interactive exhibits and engaging displays, featuring the surface and sub-surface resources. A large classroom area is also available for school field trips and special events, with large windows facing to the south toward Lithograph Canyon. A park store connects the classroom to the exhibits and is operated by the Black Hills Parks and Forests Association. Ask to view our award-winning film about the park. Restrooms are available at the visitor center.
Getting there
Jewel Cave National Monument is located 13 miles west of Custer, South Dakota and 24 miles east of Newcastle, Wyoming on U.S. Highway 16. The monument is about 54 miles from Rapid City, South Dakota via Highway 16 / 385.
43.72986, -103.82951 · 43°43'47.5"N 103°49'46.2"W
Typical weather
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 36°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 36 | 37 | 47 | 55 | 65 | 76 | 85 | 84 | 74 | 59 | 45 | 36 |
| Low °F | 11 | 13 | 23 | 30 | 41 | 51 | 58 | 56 | 46 | 32 | 21 | 12 |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Jewel Cave National Monument - Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Jewel Cave National Monument - Visitor Center?
- No. Jewel Cave National Monument - Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Jewel Cave National Monument - Visitor Center
- Comanche Park 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Summit Ridge Lookout Cabin 14.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Oreville Campground 14.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bismark Lake 16.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Iron Creek Horse Camp 18.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Willow Creek Horse Camp 18.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hell Canyon Trailhead 1 mi · Facility
- Comanche Park Campground 5.7 mi · Campground
- Ditch Creek Campground 16 mi · Campground
- Palmer Creek Trailhead (Lost Cabin #2) 17.5 mi · Facility
- Newton System 18.6 mi · Facility
- Deerfield Lake Loop Trailheads (Trail #40L) 19.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (605) 673-8300
- Email jeca_information@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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