South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands region covers much of the western portion of the state, bordering
North Dakota to the north, Nebraska to the south and Montana and Wyoming to the west. The Black Hills are a small,
isolated mountain range which stretches from the Great Plains in western South Dakota and extending into Wyoming.
The Badlands feature jagged cliffs, deep canyons and sharp buttes and mixed grass prairie. The largest city in the
region is Rapid City, the second largest city in the state, with other important cities being Spearfish, Belle
Fourche, Lead, Sturgis, Hot Springs, Lead, White River and Deadwood.
Primary industries in the region are agriculture, tourism, mining, logging and professional services/retail.
Ellsworth Air Force Base is in the region and employs a large number in the Rapid City area, the largest employer
in the state. Cattle and sheep production dominate the agricultural scene in the region, with packing meat and meat
byproducts and small grain production as well. Healthcare is also a strong sector, with more than 8,000 people in
the Black Hills region employed at major health care organizations. Other top industries of employment are
construction companies, rock quarries, steel fabrication firms and trucking firms. Additional goods produced
include computer components, jewelry, cement, processed foods, steel products, printing and wood products. Rapid
City is at the center of tourism in the region, within close distance to some of the most famous national park
areas, offering a variety of restaurants, large annual events and attractions and more than 4,400 hotel/motel rooms
and many modern campgrounds. Higher education institutions in the region include Black Hills State University,
National American University – Ellsworth AFB Extension, National American University – Rapid City, South Dakota
School of Mines and Technology and Western Dakota Technical Institute.
There are around 10 protected areas in the Black Hills and Badlands region, with some of the most notable being
Badlands National Park, 244,000 acres with the largest protected mixed grass prairie in the United States, and
includes the 64,000-acre Badlands Wilderness Area. It also includes Badlands National Monument, where the Oglala
Sioux Tribe held Ghost Dances in the 1890s. The world's richest Oligocene epoch fossil beds are located in the
park, dating 23 to 35 million years ago. Black Hills National Forest, featuring hills thickly covered with pine
trees, rugged rock formations, canyons and gulches, open grassland parks, streams, lakes and unique caves. There
are 11 reservoirs, 30 campgrounds, 1,300 miles of streams, 13,600 acres of wilderness and 450 miles of trails.
Custer State Park, also in the Black Hills, features 71,000 acres of beautiful terrain and an abundance of
wildlife. Wind Cave National Park has one of the world's longest and most complex caves and 28,000 acres of mixed-
grass prairie, ponderosa pine forest and a variety of wildlife including bison, elk, pronghorn, mule deer, coyotes
and prairie dogs. Wind Cave is over 300 million years old, making it one of the oldest in the world. Mount Rushmore
National Monument represents the first 150 years of American history, with the faces of the founding fathers carved
into the mountainside. Other attractions in the region include Black Elk Peak, the highest point in the U.S. east
of the Rockies, Custer State Park, the largest state park in South Dakota, the Crazy Horse Memorial, the largest
sculpture in the world, Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, the world's largest mammoth research facility and Devils Tower
National Monument, the first national monument.
Lawrence County is located in the west-central part of the South Dakota's Black Hills and Badlands region, and
borders Wyoming to the west. It is named for John Lawrence, who was the county's first treasurer in 1877. Spearfish
is the largest city and Deadwood is the county seat. Lead is another large city in the county, and there are less
than 15 other cities, census-designated places and unincorporated communities. The largest employment industries in
the county are construction, education services, healthcare and social assistance. Agriculture is also a top
industry, with livestock being the primary product, with 70% of farmland in the county devoted to pastureland for
livestock. The county ranked second in the state for vegetables, melons, potatoes and sweet potatoes, and sixth in
the state for aquaculture. Black Hills State University is in the county, with 4,500 students enrolled. Part of the
Black Hills National Forest is in the county. Deadwood is a National Historic Landmark, with the haunts of
legendary figures such as Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Spearfish is located at the mouth of idyllic
Spearfish Canyon, a National Scenic Byway. Lead is a city in the Black Hills, surrounded by Ponderosa pine forests,
trout streams and beautiful mountain meadows. The county features two major downhill ski areas, miles of cross-
country and snowmobile trails, mountain climbing, hunting, fishing and golfing.
Fall River County is located in the southwestern corner of the Black Hills and Badlands region, bordering Wyoming
to the west and Nebraska to the south. It is named for Fall River, which runs through the county. Hot Springs is
the largest city and the county seat, and there is one other city, one town, four unincorporated communities, three
townships and two unorganized territories. Top industries in the county are healthcare and social assistance,
accommodations and food service, related to tourism in the county, educational services, public administration and
agriculture, forestry and fishing. Livestock accounts for a large portion of the agriculture, and more than 90% of
farmland in the county is devoted to pastureland. Part of Black Hills National Forest and Buffalo Gap National
Grassland are located in the county. Wind Cave National Park is also a major attraction in the county. Some other
points of interest in the county include the world's largest mammoth research facility with an active archeological
dig site, the Wild Horse Sanctuary, Evans Plunge, an all-natural, spring-fed swimming pool, the Pioneer Museum,
Southern Hills Golf Course, rated the #1 Resort Course in South Dakota by Golf Digest, and Trout Haven Ranch.
Pennington County is also in the west-central part of the Black Hills and Badlands region, bordering Wyoming to the
west. It is the second most populated and the third largest county in the state. It is named for John L.
Pennington, fifth Governor of Dakota Territory. Rapid City is the largest city and the county seat, other cities
are Box Elder, Hill City and New Underwood, and there are around 20 other towns, census-designated places and
unincorporated communities. The county is also divided into 20 townships and there are seven unorganized
territories. Primary industries in the county are agriculture, tourism, mining, logging and professional
services/retail. Ellsworth Air Force Base contributes greatly to the economy as well. Primary agricultural products
are cattle and sheep, meat and meat products, and small grains. There are several higher education institutions in
the county, including National American University - Ellsworth AFB Extension, National American University – Rapid
City, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Western Dakota Technical Institute. Mount Rushmore National
Memorial, Black Elk Peak, South Dakota's highest mountain, part of Badlands National Park, Black Hills National
Forest, Buffalo Gap National Grassland and Minutemen Missile National Historic Site are located in Pennington
County. Some other attractions include Museum of Geology, The Journey Museum and Learning Center, Black Hills
Caverns, Call of the Wild Museum, Palmer Gulch Horst Drawn Wagon Ride and Cowboy Supper, Reptile Gardens, three
gaming resorts/casinos and eight golf courses.
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The Cobb Ridge Ranch in Custer County, South Dakota has 352 deeded acres and excellent big game hunting with plenty of privacy and room for your horses or other animals. It is just 25 miles from Rapid City, the gateway to the Black Hills. The ranch has outstanding views...
MT. RUSHMORE VIEW! Build your Black Hills Get-a-way with a beautiful view of Mount Rushmore - Priceless! This pretty 4.64 acre lot is conveniently located off Playhouse road near Keystone and just 30 minutes from Rapid City. The owner, well-known architect Dick Knecht,...
Jones County Rooster Haven is 1320 acres of a mixture of productive cropland, pastureland, hayland, over 50 acres of cedar shelterbelts, creating some of the best habitat for upland game. This 1320 acre prime prairie ranch, with the owners land stewardship, has preserved...
NO COVENANTS! FRONTAGE ON HWY 385 AND BATTLE MOUNTAIN PARKWAY (south entrance) 5+ acres with water and electric. Nice lot with great exposure. Bring all your great ideas and take a look! Lots of potential~
Theres no better place to enjoy the wide-open spaces than this 5 acre lot atCanyon Rim Ranch. OWN 5 ACRES-PLAY ON 8,000. Enjoy views of historic Red Canyon, the original route into the Black Hills used by Paleo Americans, Lakota Sioux and the first stage coach service from...
Christofferson Property - Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota: This acreage is located in northern Lawrence County just five miles north of Spearfish with great views of the Black Hills as well as the Redwater River valley and breaks. The 240± deeded acre property is...
Indian Canyon Ranch:Exquisite beauty is found throughout this 1,450± acre ranch. The ranch is contiguous and consists of 1,000± deeded acres and 450± BLM lease acres, all of which lie in the southern Black Hills approximately 30 minutes from Hot Springs and Custer State...
Located at the end of a private cul-de-sac. Ponderosa Pines with open meadows. 3.00 acres.CIRCLE PINES is a wonderful small subdivision conveniently located just south of Custer. Interior roads service only this subdivision so it is very quiet. Gracefully curving paved...
The Deer Valley Ranch in Custer County, South Dakota has 122 deeded acres and would make an excellent building site with plenty of privacy and room for your horses or other animals. It is just 25 miles from Rapid City, the gateway to the Black Hills. The ranch has...
Bare land. Great location on Hwy 16 A near Custer School Complex ad the New Hospital.WHAT A LOCATION! Great commercial land near Custer School Complex and on busy Highway 16A with ver high yearly average traffic count of vehicles per day. French Creek runs through. ...
Great 10 acre building lot at Canyon Rim Ranch. There’s no better place to enjoy the wide-open spaces than Canyon Rim Ranch. OWN 10 ACRES-PLAY ON 8,000. Enjoy views of historic Red Canyon, the original route into the Black Hills used by Paleo Americans, Lakota Sioux and the ...
Theres no better place to enjoy the wide-open spaces than this 5 acre North Star lot in Canyon Rim Ranch. OWN 5 ACRES-PLAY ON 8,000. Enjoy views of historic Red Canyon, the original route into the Black Hills used by Paleo Americans, Lakota Sioux and the first stage coach...
Opportunity in the Southern Black Hills bordering USFS. Offering 730 acres with two homes, 48x96 barn with walk-in cooler, office/meeting area, high panel corrals, chutes and handling equipment for herd of 35+ Elk. Long standing genetics ranging from 280-507, CWD tested for ...
COPPER MOUNTAIN RANCH - AMAZING 240 ACRES Completely surrounded by Black Hills National Forest lands! A perfect mix of lovely meadows with year round creek, springs, and a series of trout stocked ponds, along with high (6700 ft)mountain hillsides with long range views. A...
Rare opportunity for complete seclusion! This beautiful 160 acres is an island in a sea of Black Hills National Forest. From the long graceful meadow that Healy Creek runs through, to the tippy top views were you can see Wyoming, this property is just plain amazing....
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