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Horseback Riding in Wind Cave
Wind Cave National Park
The sprawling prairies and open ponderosa woodlands of Wind Cave give horseback riders thousands of acres to explore. Though there are no facilities within the park that provide horses, visitors may fill out a free day permit to bring their own horses into the park.
Wind Cave National Park offers a variety of activities for visitors, including horseback riding opportunities. Although there are no facilities in the park that provide horses, the park’s 33,000 acres of rolling prairie and ponderosa pine forest are ideal spots for horse owners to ride their own horses. All horseback riders must obtain a free permit at the visitor center. These permits are used by park managers to monitor use.
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Horse TrekkingForests and WoodlandsPrairieshorseback ridinghorsesHorsebackSouth DakotaGreat PlainsBlack HillsMidwest NPSwind cave national park
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Duration Details
Horseback riding permits are for day use only; overnight stays are not permitted.
Fees
Horseback riding permits are free and may be obtained at the visitor center.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Horses cannot be ridden directly on roads or trails.
Pets
No — Pets such as dogs are not allowed in the backcountry unless they are a certified service animal. Emotional support animals are not service animals and are not allowed in backcountry areas.
Reservations
No