Hot Springs South Dakota, SD

Hot Springs, South Dakota is known as the northern gateway to the Black Hills region of South Dakota. Hot Springs has labeled itself for the past 100 years as the small town of family vacation fun.

With a population of roughly 4,500, Hot Springs is one of the larger, small towns that lie close to the Black Hills. Just a short one hour drive through part of the Black Hills National Forest and you will arrive at Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Jewel Cave and Wind Cave National Parks, and many other areas within the 73,000 acre Custer State Park.

There are numerous area activities close to the city which include boating, camping, fishing, swimming and hunting. Trails are also available close by for hiking, mountain biking, motoring or simply taking that leisurely walk.

Hot Springs has five city parks that provide areas for picnicking, playing tennis, basketball, softball, soccer, or horseshoes. There are playgrounds for the young and the young at heart. Most of the city parks are located along natural springs and creeks.

Obviously as implied by the name, Hot Springs is most famous for the World's largest natural warm water indoor swimming pool. The facility also has an outdoor pool. It comes complete with water slides, fun sliding tubes, pool games and a fitness center. This is something not to be missed!

Make Hot Springs South Dakota a must see on your next family vacation. Come and relax, swim, golf, boat, fish, hunt, mountain bike, hike, trail ride, and tour museums.