Black Hills Rock Climbing Adventures

Guiding confidently Since 1989

Sylvan Rocks is the longest operating guide service in the area, and the only guide service in South Dakota and Northeast Wyoming accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA).

AMGA Certified Guides
All Gear Included
Adventure of a Lifetime

Climbing for Everyone

Adventures from Mild to Wild

Climb Devils Tower

#1 Ranked with over 300 happy Reviews

5 stars

Great experience! Our guide was excellent!

5 stars

As the local climbing gym, we always use Sylvan Rocks Guides for our outdoor climbing needs! Their experienced, AMGA certified guides are great with adults and kids, new and experienced climbers, and people who are scared to climbers with lots of confidence. We highly recommend Sylvan Rocks Guides for all your climbing needs in the Black Hills or at Devil's Tower!

5 stars

I would definitely recommend Sylvan Rocks. Our guide, Doug, was very patience with a couple of rookies. My son is very shy and doesn’t talk to people he doesn’t know but he was so comfortable with Doug he chatted all day with him. The views at Sylvan Lake were amazing. We will be back!

The Highest Standards

Accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association

As the only AMGA Accredited Guide Service in the area, we are committed to a high standard of climbing professionalism. The AMGA is an internationally recognized association offering courses, exams and certifications designed to certify guides and instructors as well as accredit businesses.