Custer State Park Climbing Routes

Custer State Park Adventure

The best part of any Black Hills Vacation

Learn about all the Custer State Park activities. Something for everyone!

The Needles of Custer State Park are commonly though of as the rock climbing south of Harney Peak, down to and within Custer State Park. The main climbing areas of Custer State Park are listed below and the route descriptions are found by clicking through the links. These descriptions are only intended to offer up an idea what the climbing is like around here. In short it is world class face climbing on some of the most unique spires you've ever seen.

Beautiful summits and views out into the Badlands make climbing in the Black Hills a powerful experience. Let Sylvan Rocks Climbing School and Guide Service help you find your way through the maze of granite. See the Black Hills from the top.

If you have other routes you would like to see added to the list, please submit them to Sylvan Rocks via email and we will post them.