Bird Watching in Wind Cave
Wind Cave National Park
Wind Cave has many opportunities to view birds throughout the year. Although you can bird watch anywhere in the park, the Elk Mountain Campground and visitor center offer the best chances to see a diversity of species while visiting the park.
Wind Cave is the permanent home to over 100 species of birds, with many more stopping at the park during spring and fall migration. Although you can bird watch anywhere in the park, the best spots are easy to access and close to the visitor center. A printable species list is available at the bottom of the page.
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15-60 Minutes
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Day, Dawn, Dusk
The area around the Wind Cave Visitor Center includes ramp entrances, paved sidewalks, and accessible parking. The Elk Mountain Campground trailhead has accessible parking. The trail itself is narrow and has rugged terrain and is not wheelchair accessible. The campground amphitheater across from the trailhead has a paved sidewalk and is wheelchair accessible.
Yes — Pets are prohibited inside the visitor center unless they are a certified service animal. Emotional support animals are not service animals and are not allowed in the visitor center. Leashed pets are allowed in the Elk Mountain Campground, on roads and parking lots, and on the Elk Mountain Campground Trail and Prairie Vista Trail. Pets are prohibited on all other trails and in the backcountry. Please do not bring pets to guided bird walks.
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