Custer State Park Resort

06/03/2026

tops the Travel + Leisure list of 10 most-loved. 🫶

State parks are gaining popularity for being accessible, less crowded, and ideal for short trips. A new ranking highlights some of the most beloved outdoor destinations in the country.

06/02/2026

Live country music at Blue Bell Lodge! 🪕

When? June 1-14 at 6pm-8pm
Where? Blue Bell Lodge Dining Room
We can't wait to see you there!

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05/29/2026

Plan a little extra time as you are driving 16A this summer. 👍

Beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, asphalt paving will begin on the U.S. Highway 16A mainline in Custer State Park. Pilot cars and flaggers will be used. Motorists should expect delays. The 13 miles of mainline asphalt overlay paving will run from the Custer State Park east entrance to the west entrance. Paving is tentatively scheduled for completion on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Crews will not be working on the project over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Following the holiday weekend, crews will apply a flush and sand seal to the same 13 mile stretch. This operation is expected to be complete by Saturday, July 11, 2026.

After asphalt paving operations are finished, new guardrail will be installed. It will take approximately three weeks to complete.

Current work consists of multiple pipe culvert replacements and backfilling two box culverts. These operations use temporary traffic signals and flaggers.

The primary contractor for this $15.6 million project is Paul Reed Construction & Supply, Inc. of Gering, NE. The overall project completion date is Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.

During this reconstruction project, access is available to all Custer State Park amenities.

Featured Project Information:
Find additional information, construction timelines, and project maps on the SDDOT website at https://dot.sd.gov/custer-16A/.

For the latest on road and weather conditions, road closures, construction work zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents, please visit https://sd511.org or dial 511.

05/26/2026

Some views never get old… like watching bison graze right outside the State Game Lodge!

05/22/2026

A few rooms available tonight for the holiday weekend at Blue Bell Lodge and State Game Lodge.

Check availability:
https://be.synxis.com/?Chain=7774

05/20/2026

“Travelers want accommodations that tell a story and create a sense of emotional connection"
Read the full article in Sioux Falls.Business about the ongoing reinvention of our lodging here at Custer State Park Resort.

05/13/2026

Join us this weekend for free park entry & fishing, activity discounts, ranger programs, live music, and a chance to win $100 at the Buffalo Chip Flip!

Full event schedule 👇
https://www.custerresorts.com/news/open-house-free-fishing-weekend

05/07/2026

The Beer is Here! 🍻

South Dakota's official craft beer is hitting our shelves for the nation's 250th anniversary. Dakota Liberty, an American pilsner, is available in our stores and on tap at our restaurants.

05/05/2026

💫 FREE upgrade this weekend!💫

All guests staying on-site for Mother's Day (May 8, 9, and/or 10) are entered to win a free upgrade upon check-in to the Ponderosa Cabin at Blue Bell Lodge in celebration of our Spring Wildlife Weekend for Mom.

Book your stay today, and you could be the lucky winner. 🤩

Book online: https://be.synxis.com/?Chain=7774
or
Call in: 888-875-0001

More info:
https://www.custerresorts.com/news/mothers-day-brunch