​Custer State Park, located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, is the state’s first and largest state park, encompassing over 71,000 acres of diverse terrain, including rolling prairie grasslands and rugged mountains. Established in 1912, the park is renowned for its abundant wildlife, notably a herd of approximately 1,500 free-roaming bison. Other species such as elk, coyotes, mule deer, mountain goats, prairie dogs, bighorn sheep, river otters, pronghorns, cougars, and feral burros also inhabit the park. Visitors can enjoy scenic drives like the Needles Highway and Wildlife Loop Road, offering views of unique granite formations and opportunities to observe wildlife. The park also features hiking trails, fishing lakes, and camping facilities.