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ABOUT HOT SPRINGS
Referred to as the “Southern Gate to the Black Hills”, the city lies at the southernmost corner of the Black Hills National Forest. It was named after the naturally occurring warm mineral springs found there, and was incorporated in 1890. It is home to the Mammoth Site, which is an active paleontological dig site. Since 1974, 61 mammoth remains have been uncovered, 3 of which are woolly mammoths.
HOT SPRINGS LOCAL DETAILS
TERRAIN
- Elevation: 3,448 ft.
- Terrain: Hilly and moderately forested
- Most southern part of the Black Hills
DEMOGRAPHICS
- Population: 3,395
- Main source of income: Tourism, government agencies (including National Park Service and US Forest Service)
NECESSITIES
- Monument Health Hot Springs Clinic
- Hot Springs Airport
- Grocery stores: Family Dollar, Dollar General, Earth Goods Natural Foods, Sonny's Super Foods
- Right on state highway 385/18
HOT SPRINGS LOCAL CULTURE
EDUCATION
TOURISM & CULTURE
ACTIVITIES
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Camping (RV, tent, car)
