Needles Scenic Highway SD Map

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Wind your way through the hairpin turns and one-lane tunnels of this scenic drive within Custer State Park. Driving through the 14-mile Needles …

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Aug 14, 2024
We were passing through Mitchell, SD, and needed to wash all the bugs off our vehicle. We found this wash and were very impressed not only with the results but also the personal assistance provided b… Full review by HappyRock75
Jun 20, 2024
Absolutely amazing views. We were amazed by the towering bolders and vast expanse views on this route. Some of the turns were a little tense as you can't see oncoming traffic but as long as you go sl… Full review by letstakearoadtrip
Jun 13, 2024
WOW! This has nothing on all the other scenic drives I've done. The wow factor is HUGE on this road! The tunnels, the views, the rocks...all of it is super amazing! Take your time to view the ov… Full review by AngelaMB12

Questions & answers

Q:
Can our 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ fit through needle tunnel if the outside mirrors are folded in?
A:
Yes I believe it will. It’s basically a single lane of travel so everyone takes turns going through
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We are riding our Bike up from Georgia. We expect to hit Sturgis on Oct 10. We are planning 4 days in SD for riding and …
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We are riding our Bike up from Georgia. We expect to hit Sturgis on Oct 10. We are planning 4 days in SD for riding and sight seeing before moving on to Colorado. Can anyone tell me if Needles will be open during this time? The only info I can find is that it is open through mid October. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
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The signage says “road not maintained in winter”. It did not say it closes. It will be quite a bike ride...good luck.
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