Jewel Cave National Monument. Wind Cave National Park. Rushmore Cave. You have visited these famous caves more times than you can count and know all there is to know about them. But did you know that there is a little-known South Dakota cave area that is positively magical come winter? Come with us as we explore the surreal frozen caves at Spearfish Canyon in South Dakota.

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Have you ever been to these exciting and popular ice caves in South Dakota at Spearfish Canyon? If so, what was your favorite part? What other South Dakota ice caves have you visited? Where do you like to spend winter in South Dakota? We’d love to read about your experiences in the comments section below!

You can keep the cold weather fun going by visiting These 9 Awesome Places In South Dakota This Winter. And if you’d like to explore winter hikes in and around the area, you can find some great trails by going to the AllTrails website.

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More Adventures In South Dakota

Where can we find hiking trails in South Dakota?

  • The Bear Butte State Park Trail located in Sturgis leads through a beautiful pine forest and to the top of a mountain.
  • The Sunday Gulch Trail located near East Custer is a popular rustic country trail, in part because it is dog friendly.
  • The Notch Trail located near Interior features a waterfall and is great for bird watching.

Read on to learn more about some of the other amazing hiking trails in South Dakota.

Where can we find museums in South Dakota?

  • The South Dakota Air and Space Museum in Elder is located on the property of the Ellsworth Air Force Base features air and spacecrafts, exhibits, and other relics.
  • The Adams Museum in Deadwood showcases a wealth of ancient relics including a 7.346 troy ounce gold nugget and one-of-a-kind dinosaur remnants.
  • The International Vinegar Museum in Roslyn specializes in all types of vinegar and tastings.

Read on to learn more about some of the many other interesting museums in South Dakota.

Where can we find state parks in South Dakota?

  • Rocky Point Recreation Area in Belle Fourche is located on an 8,000-acre reservoir and surrounded by picturesque rolling prairie.
  • Oakwood Lakes State Park in Bruce is located among eight stunning glacial lakes.
  • Snake Creek Recreation Area in Platte is popular among anglers, boaters, hikers, and birdwatchers.

Learn more about the other wonderful state parks in South Dakota.