Things to Do in Hot Springs, South Dakota    

Quick Summary:

• Q: Where is Hot Springs located?
• A: Hot Springs is a small city in Fall River County, South Dakota.
• Q: Why has the area around Hot Springs been significant for millennia?
• A: The area has been known for its hot springs, considered sacred by the Sioux and Cheyenne people.

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Summary:
• European settlers built a number of resorts in the 19th century, including the Evans Plunge, an indoor pool filled with hot spring waters.
• Paleontological sites around Hot springs found a large number of well-preserved mammoth bones.
• Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary protects the native habitat and a herd of abandoned and unwanted wild horses.
• Pioneer Museum has 25 distinct areas with exhibits telling the story of the life of Native Americans and pioneers living in the area.

Best time to visit is May and September:

Source: National Weather Service

Month	High (°F)	Low (°F)	Precipitation (inches)	Conditions
January	39	16	0.5	Cold, snowy
February	45	21	0.7	Cold, snowy
March	55	29	1.4	Cool, windy
April	66	39	2.3	Mild, windy
May	76	48	3.4	Warm, sunny
June	86	57	3.8	Hot, sunny
July	94	64	2.5	Hot, sunny
August	92	62	2.0	Hot, sunny
September	81	50	1.6	Warm, sunny
October	68	38	1.4	Cool, windy
November	53	26	0.8	Cold, windy
December	42	18	0.6	Cold, snowy

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