Spearfish
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Spearfish

A college town at the mouth of Spearfish Canyon.

Spearfish is the largest town in the northern Hills and the gateway to Spearfish Canyon. It has a walkable downtown, Black Hills State University, parks along Spearfish Creek and plenty of places to eat.

The D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery is a free, family-friendly stop, and a drive up the canyon to the waterfalls makes an easy half day.

Highlights

  • Spearfish Canyon gateway
  • D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery
  • Downtown shops and restaurants
  • Creekside parks and the rec path

Local tips

  • Combine Spearfish with Spearfish Canyon and Deadwood for a northern-Hills day.
  • It is a long drive from Custer, so start early and plan to be out for the day.

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Spearfish Canyon

Waterfalls and a limestone canyon in the northern Hills.

about 9 mi from here
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Deadwood

A Wild West gold-rush town that is a National Historic Landmark.

about 10 mi from here
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Lead & the Homestake Gold Mine

A hillside gold-mining town with a famous mine and winter skiing.