Needles Highway (SD 87) climbs through Custer State Park past towering granite spires, hairpin curves and tunnels blasted straight through the rock. The same Needles you can see from the cabin's hilltop are up close here.
The famous Needles Eye, a slender hole through a granite needle, sits just beside the road. The Needles Eye tunnel is very narrow, so check vehicle width before you go.
Highlights
- Needles Eye tunnel
- Granite spires
- Scenic overlooks
- Short walks and rock scrambles
Local tips
- Wide vehicles and large RVs cannot pass the narrowest tunnels. Check the signage for limits.
- Allow extra time. You'll stop for photos at nearly every bend.
- Go early or late in the day for softer light and thinner traffic.
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