Friends of Wind Cave National Park (FOWC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to support and promote Wind Cave National Park as a natural and cultural treasure. In addition, it strives to expand the awareness of the unique value of Wind Cave National Park to the Black Hills community and the nation.

    Friends groups exist across the United States as citizen based advocates for individual national parks. Friends groups are contractual partnerships enabling effective stewardship of these parks.  National Park budgets are established by the US government and typically cover only basic operating expenses.   Friends groups can provide community based fundraising for various projects to enhance the local park's interpretative programs or to maintain or install new infrastructure ranging from trails to buildings. Friends groups can receive and administer your ear-marked donation for specific projects.

    Friends of Wind Cave National Park values your participation, your enthusiasm and generous financial support in helping Wind Cave National Park be one of the true jewels of the National Park system and our national heritage. Please review the other tabs to learn more.