Things To Do Around Keystone South Dakota

One of the most beautiful places in South Dakota is the Black Hills National Forest, where you’ll find towering granite cliffs, tumbling waterfalls, endless ponderosa pines, and roaming deer and elk. You’ll also find the tiny town of Keystone here, which is one of the most beautiful small towns in South Dakota. Take a look at some of the fun things to do around Keystone South Dakota.

The tiny town of Keystone has less than 350 residents.

Hop aboard the 1880 Train to take a tour of the Black Hills by steam train.

The Black Hills National Forest is just stunning.

These photos alone should explain why Keystone is South Dakota's most naturally beautiful town.

Horse Thief Lake is just west of town. It's surrounded by granite boulders and tall conifers - a little gem just two miles from Mount Rushmore.

Mount Rushmore National Park covers 1,278.45 acres.

In addition to the sculptures, this national park has plenty of recreation available.

Custer State Park is just 13 miles from Keystone.

The granite formations here are called "Needles."

You'll see herds of buffalo here - the park is home to more than 1,300 of these magnificent animals.

Buffalo aren't the only animals you'll come across in Custer State Park. Aren't these prairie dogs adorable?

Sure-footed mountain goats also call this forest home.

Sylvan Lake is a nice spot for a picnic or some fishing.

Black Elk Peak is the highest summit in South Dakota. From 7,242 feet, you can see for miles.

While this little town has just a few hundred residents, tourists come from all over the world to visit the natural wonders that surround this town.

Check out this intro video to Keystone to learn more about this charming town.

What’s your favorite thing to do in Keystone? Tell us about your adventures there!

Get out and explore more of South Dakota! Take a look at these 11 incredible trips in South Dakota that you can take. If you want to see even more of Keystone and the Black Hills, you will want to take this South Dakota Train Ride,

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While we obviously love Keystone (as evidenced by this entire article), we happen to think there are a number of other scenic towns in South Dakota, such as:

Where are the best places to live in South Dakota?

Pick a town, any town, and you have found the perfect place to live! If you are looking for something more specific, however, we think some of the best places to live in South Dakota are:

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Rapid City (history galore!)
Spearfish (for the outdoor enthusiast.)

What are the best natural wonders in South Dakota?

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