Black Hills Rock Climbing Adventures

Guiding confidently Since 1989

Sylvan Rocks is the longest operating guide service in the area, and the only guide service in South Dakota and Northeast Wyoming accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA).

AMGA Certified Guides
All Gear Included
Adventure of a Lifetime

Climbing for Everyone

Adventures from Mild to Wild

Climb Devils Tower

#1 Ranked with over 300 happy Reviews

5 stars

First time ever rock climbing and it was awesome. Guides are cool and relaxed and make things easy to understand.

5 stars

Had a great 3-day climbing trip with my two sons. We climbed around Sylvan Lake day 1, the Cathedral Spires day 2, and Devils Tower day 3. Doug and Chris were incredible guides that always kept us both safe and challenged. Lifetime experience!

5 stars

This is a must do experience in Custer State Park. They are great people and excellent rock climbing instructors. We felt very safe and confident throughout the 2 days we went with Sylvan Rocks and will be returning to climb again. Thank you for the great experience. I thoroughly enjoyed watching my son build confidence and skill.

The Highest Standards

Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association

As the only AMGA Accredited Guide Service in the area, we are committed to a high standard of climbing professionalism. The AMGA is an internationally recognized association offering courses, exams and certifications designed to certify guides and instructors as well as accredit businesses.