Custer State Park – Buffalo Roundup Viewing Areas
Wild Life Loop · Custer State Park, SD 57701
Viewing AreasNorth Parking and ViewingLocation: Head south from the State Game Lodge area on Wildlife Loop Road.Details: Offers a great vantage point as the herd moves from the northern section.South Parking and ViewingLocation: Head east on Wildlife Loop Road near the Blue Bell campground.Details: Provides a unique look at the southern end of the operational area.Important Rules & TipsArrival: Both lots open at 6:15 AM MT on the morning of the event, and parking is first-come, first-served.Commitment: You must decide which viewing area to use before arriving on the Wildlife Loop Road. You cannot switch between locations once the herd starts moving.Stay Put: Visitors must remain in the designated viewing areas until the entire herd is safely inside the corrals, which is usually around noon.