Badlands, Black Hills & Devils Tower
Things we love on this route:
Take a drive along the Wildlife Loop in Custer State Park and see bison and many other animals up close and personal
View the Evening Lighting Ceremony at the historic Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Hike among the otherworldly features of Badlands National Park
Stargaze at the base of America’s first national monument, Devils Tower
Trip Details
Duration: 8 nights
Starting/Ending City: Denver
Pricing varies. Please see Pricing Page for more info.
Overview
Pick up your RV in Denver and head north into Wyoming. Your first stop takes you to Guernsey State Park, where you can explore the “ruts” on the historic Oregon Trail. Continue your trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, which is home to the faces of Mount Rushmore, the work-in-progress Crazy Horse Memorial, the caverns of Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument, the wildlife and adventure-filled Custer State Park, and the otherworldly Badlands National Park. Head back into Wyoming to America’s first national monument, Devils Tower, to marvel at its columns rising 1,267 feet above you, before traveling back south to Cheyenne for one last taste of Wyoming’s western history. Return to Denver to drop off your RV and fly home.
Suggested Itinerary
Denver - 1 night
Start your trip in the Mile High City! Explore the city or catch a show at the gorgeous Red Rocks Ampitheatre.
Guernsey State Park - 1 night
Take a quick stop to camp on the water and step back in time with a walk along the Oregon Trail.
Badlands NP - 1 night
Take a trip to these otherworldly and colorful jagged rocks, steep canyons and towering spires. It is also one of the world’s most fossil-rich lands, so keep your eyes peeled as you hike through this enchanting land.
Black Hills, SD - 3 nights
The Black Hills is home to some truly incredible natural wonders. Probably most known for the monumental faces of Mount Rushmore, you can also find the Crazy Horse Memorial, Wind Cave National Park and Jewel Cave National Monument, and the Cathedral Spires of Custer State Park.
Devils Tower - 1 night
America’s first national monument, this geologic wonder is made of columns rising 1,267 feet above you. Take a hike around its base and stay out after sunset for some breathtaking stargazing.
Cheyenne, WY - 1 night
Finish your trip with a taste of the cowboy experience of Wyoming. Don your cowboy hat and boots and head to the rodeo, or discover the past with a visit to the Frontier Days Old West Museum.