Fodor's Expert Review Black Hills Petrified Forest

Sturgis Nature Sight

A 15-minute video and a self-guided nature walk teach you about the geologic evolution of western South Dakota. Allow about an hour for your visit to this forest, which opened to the public in 1929, and is about halfway between Rapid City and Sturgis.

Nature Sight

Quick Facts

8220 Elk Creek Rd.
Piedmont, South Dakota  57769, USA

605-787–4884

elkcreekresort.net

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: $7, Memorial Day–Labor Day, daily 8–5; rest of May and Sept., and Oct., daily 9–5, Closed Oct.--Apr.

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