Badlands National Park

Badlands Storm

Summer storms are frequently violent and unpredictable.

campground map

campground map Campsite A29

The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Ancient horses and rhinos once roamed here. The park’s 244,000 acres protect an expanse of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.

Badlands in the Winter

Winter in Badlands National Park often creates snow covered wonderlands throughout the park.

Clover Landscape

The park has seasonal changes in colors so plan ahead!

Badlands in the Winter

Winter in Badlands National Park often creates snow covered wonderlands throughout the park.

Badlands Rugged Peaks

Badlands formations are very rugged and often have sharp peaks.

Badlands Yellow Mounds

The yellow mounds are peaking out of the formations in this photo.

parking info

picnic table near a tree

A29/31- Second picnic table and tent area

two picnic tables near trees

A29/31- picnic tables

curved paved parking area covered lightly in leaves

A29/31- parking area and campsite

wooden sign in front of ferns

A29/31- group site

campsite with picnic table

Campsite A29

picnic table next to tree and bushes

A29/31- picnic table and tent area

curved parking area covered lightly in pine needles

A29/31- parking area and exit

curved parking area with grass

A29/31- parking area

RecAreaDirections

Badlands National Park is located 75 miles east of Rapid City, South Dakota.

Physical Addresses for GPS*

Park Headquarters: 25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior, SD 57750. Northeast Entrance (I-90, Exit 131): 21020 SD Hwy 240, Interior, SD 57750. Pinnacles Entrance (I-90, Exit 110): 24240 Hwy 240, Wall, SD 57790. Interior Entrance: 20640 SD Hwy 377, Interior, SD 57750.

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Facilities

Cedar Pass Campground Campground

List of Campsites

Located near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, the Cedar Pass Campground has 96 level sites with scenic views of the badlands formations. This campground offers flush toilets and coin operated showers in the summertime.

Sage Creek Campground Campground

List of Campsites

Sage Creek Campground is a primitive campground. There is no charge to stay here and camping is available on a first come first serve basis. The campground rarely fills to capacity.

White River Visitor Center Facility

The visitor center is located on the Pine Ridge Reservation and offers a staffed information desk, exhibits, restrooms, picnic tables, and water. Impromptu talks are available by request. This visitor center is only open during the summer season.

Ben Reifel Visitor Center Facility

Located at park headquarters, the Ben Reifel Visitor Center features exhibits, an air conditioned theater,and restroom facilities.

Recreation Areas and Campground Database