U.S. Route 16 Alternate, SD-89 to SD-87

 

Location: US-16 Alternate and Sylvan Lake Rd, Custer Cty

Reassurance shield after the 89 split as we head out of Custer

Location: US-16A at the Custer State Park entrance, Custer Cty

As we enter Custer State Park, we’re told to pull into a pay station. Pardon the blurriness, but the sign says “Non-stop traffic on  [US 16A] exempt”- so if you drive through it’s free, although it’s hard not to stop when all the tourists stop every time they see a buffalo. Such is the fun of Great Plains/Rocky Mountain state/national parks.

Location: US-16A and SD 87, Custer Cty

Within the state park, we’ll approach Highway 87

Location: US-16A and SD 87, Custer Cty

Follow 87 South towards Hot Springs and 87 North/16A east towards Rapid City

Location: US-16A and SD 87, Custer Cty

Keep left for 16A east and 87 north (signed after the turn), and keep right for 87 south

Location: US-16A and SD 87, Custer Cty

Follow 87 South for Wind Cave National Park and 16A east/87 north for Mt Rushmore

E to SD-87, W to US-16/US-385/SD-89

N to US-16A, S to US-385

N to SD-87, S to US-16/US-385/US-16A