Visit Wind Cave's Natural Entrance
Wind Cave National Park
You can still see the largest natural opening into Wind Cave without going on a tour. This small hole is one of the only known natural entrances into the cave. Lakota oral tradition speaks of how the first bison and humans emerged from this deeply spiritual place.
Despite its length and complexity, Wind Cave has very few natural entrances. The largest and most well-known naturally formed entrance is only about ten inches wide. Visitors can still view this entrance without going on a tour. This is a very spiritual place to many different native people and is considered the birthplace of the Lakota nation.
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Visitors using wheelchairs are able to view the natural entrance. During business hours, it can be accessed via a ramp and paved sidewalk leaving from the visitor center. The natural entrance is approximately 225 yards from the building. After hours, a wide gravel path with a fairly level grade at the picnic area leads to the natural entrance. The natural entrance is approximately 150 yards from the picnic area.
Yes — Pets are prohibited in 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 on the trail between the picnic area and the natural entrance.
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