Once upon a time, Bedrock City in Custer was one of the most beloved attractions in all of South Dakota, bringing in thousands of visitors each year. Sadly, Bedrock City closed in 2015, leaving behind remnants of a happier time which, thanks to YouTube’s The Carpetbagger, we can get a better look at. Before we do though, let’s take a quick walk down memory lane:
Opened in 1966, Bedrock City in South Dakota was the first of 4 Flintstones-themed amusement parks opened in North America, with the others residing in Arizona and Canada.
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Showcasing a colorful replica of the cartoon Bedrock, guests could walk in and out of Modern Stone Age Family homes and businesses, ride in trains and prehistoric cars, and even rub elbows with the Flintstones and Rubbles!
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In addition to the amusement park portion, Bedrock also offered a spacious campground, which was very popular amongst visiting tourists.
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Despite it once being a popular family destination, Bedrock City’s numbers began to decline until it closed for good in 2015.
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Today, all that is left of these Yabadabadoo times are haunting remnants of the past, seen in the video below.
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To see Bedrock City during happier times, check out This Rare Footage Of A South Dakota Amusement Park Will Have You Longing For The Good Old Days.
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Opened in 1966, Bedrock City in South Dakota was the first of 4 Flintstones-themed amusement parks opened in North America, with the others residing in Arizona and Canada.
Wikimedia Commons
Showcasing a colorful replica of the cartoon Bedrock, guests could walk in and out of Modern Stone Age Family homes and businesses, ride in trains and prehistoric cars, and even rub elbows with the Flintstones and Rubbles!
TripAdvisor/Cassandra C
In addition to the amusement park portion, Bedrock also offered a spacious campground, which was very popular amongst visiting tourists.
TripAdvisor/Jptravelswithfreedom
Despite it once being a popular family destination, Bedrock City’s numbers began to decline until it closed for good in 2015.
Wikimedia Commons
Today, all that is left of these Yabadabadoo times are haunting remnants of the past, seen in the video below.
YouTube/The Carpetbagger
Wikimedia Commons
TripAdvisor/Cassandra C
TripAdvisor/Jptravelswithfreedom
YouTube/The Carpetbagger
To see Bedrock City during happier times, check out This Rare Footage Of A South Dakota Amusement Park Will Have You Longing For The Good Old Days.
