Crystal Cave Park

Diamond Crystal Cave

Useful Information

Location:	Near Rapid City. I190 exit Rapid City, I90W, turn left on Hwy 44 W, after 1.6 km turn right on Nameless Cave Road, 3 km to the cave.
Open:	May-Oct daily 9-17, Jun-Aug daily 8-20, Nov-Apr closed.
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Classification:	Karst cave
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Guided tours:	D=40 min.
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Address:	Crystal Cave Park, 7770 Nameless Cave Road, Rapid City, SD 57702, Tel: +1-605-342-8008 E-mail: Travel Unlimited, 2400 W. Main St., Rapid City, SD 57702, Tel. +1-605-342-8808
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History

1880	discovered.
1929	opened for the public as Nameless Cave.

Description

It is said that Crystal Cave Park is one of America's most beautiful caverns. Everyone has to decide this for himself, but a statistical fact is that crystals line 80% of the walls and ceiling of this cave. They are also called dogtooth spar.

The cave also has popcorn calcite and boxwork, and of course some stalactites and stalagmites.