# Sylvan Lake

> A small reservoir framed by granite boulders at the north end of the Needles Highway in Custer State Park. A short loop trail circles the lake, and the Black 

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A small reservoir framed by granite boulders at the north end of the Needles Highway in Custer State Park. A short loop trail circles the lake, and the Black Elk Peak trail starts here; a park pass is required.

- **Nearest town:** Custer, SD
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 43.8462, -103.5617
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