2026 cave tour schedule is published at Wind Cave: what applies in 2026?

Exact conditions

Status

Not required; the stated access rule still applies

Applies to

specific activity

Place or corridor

Wind Cave Visitor Center

Effective dates

June 7, 2026 through August 8, 2026

Release model

first come

Exceptions and limits

• The times recorded here are the June 7 - August 8, 2026 peak block: earliest tour 8:40 am, latest Accessibility Tour 5:00 pm.
• August 9 - September 7, 2026: visitor center 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
• September 8 - 19, 2026: visitor center 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Fairgrounds/Candlelight/Wild Cave tours no longer listed.
• September 20 - 30, 2026: visitor center 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
• October 1 - December 31, 2026 and January 2 - April 3, 2027: 'Cave tours available daily, schedule to be determined.'
• The park states tour schedules are subject to change.