Rapid City, South Dakota: Bear Country USA
Open since 1972. Drive your car (windows closed) past free-roaming buffalo, wolves, and lots of bears. Rental vehicles are available for bikers, or those who want to avoid bear scratches on their cars.
- Address:
- 13820 US Hwy 16, Rapid City, SD
- Directions:
- Nine miles south of downtown, on the southbound side of US Hwy 16.
- Hours:
- Daily May-Nov., but hours vary with season. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 605-343-2290
- Admission:
- Adults $16.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Nice park to drive through, with walking exhibits at the end. Be sure to arrive early to avoid long lines and traffic jams in the park.
[Joy Kraus, 07/05/2016]Nearby Offbeat Places
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