The Highest Peaks in South Dakota
South Dakota's 21 highest hikeable summits, ranked by elevation. The tallest is Black Elk Peak at 7,241 ft. Every peak below links to a full trail guide with maps, elevation profiles and parking info — updated 2026.
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Elk Peak | 7,241 ft |
| 2 | Odakota Mountain | 7,198 ft |
| 3 | Green Mountain | 7,172 ft |
| 4 | Bear Mountain | 7,165 ft |
| 5 | Crooks Tower | 7,113 ft |
| 6 | Crows Nest Peak | 7,044 ft |
| 7 | Terry Peak | 7,044 ft |
| 8 | Little Devil's Tower | 7,001 ft |
| 9 | White Tail Peak | 6,965 ft |
| 10 | Copper Mountain | 6,926 ft |
| 11 | Flag Mountain | 6,900 ft |
| 12 | Laird Peak | 6,854 ft |
| 13 | Medicine Mountain | 6,844 ft |
| 14 | Nipple Butte | 6,798 ft |
| 15 | Custer Peak | 6,795 ft |
| 16 | Hat Mountain | 6,719 ft |
| 17 | Deer Mountain | 6,650 ft |
| 18 | Thunderhead Mountain | 6,532 ft |
| 19 | Mount Coolidge | 5,971 ft |
| 20 | Mount Rushmore | 5,659 ft |
| 21 | Bear Butte | 4,409 ft |