Current Reviewer(s) for South Dakota
Black Hills National Forest
The Black Hills National Forest allows geocaching within its boundaries. Be aware that there are patches of private land scattered throughout the Black Hills, and as such those areas need permission from the land owner.
South Dakota State Parks
The South Dakota State Parks require permission from the park superintendent for cache placement. Please state that permission was granted on the cache page, and provide the name and contact information of the person giving permission in a reviewer note. Custer State Park does not give permission.
South Dakota Game Production Areas
South Dakota bans geocaches in Game Production Areas managed by the SD Fish and Game Department.
Black Elk Wilderness
Geocaches are banned in the Black Elk Wilderness Area of the Black Hills.
National Park Service Lands
Properties operated by the National Park Service do not allow physical geocaches. This includes Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, and Wind Cave National Park, along with other monuments and areas operated by the National Park Service.
National Wildlife Refuges
Geocaching is banned in all National Wildlife Refuges, lands managed by the US Fish & Wildlife Service.