Badlands

Alerts and closures

• Caution

  Navigation

  Do not rely on GPS digital navigation systems to find your way to Badlands National Park. Please note that the Visitor Center at 25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior SD 57750 is located just off I-90.

  Details on nps.gov

About

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.

Things to do: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use), Compass and GPS, Food, Hiking, Horse Trekking

Entry and fees

• Entrance - Private Vehicle

  Fee covers the entry of a private vehicle and its occupants for 7 days

  $30

• Entrance - Motorcycle

  Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.

  $25

• Entrance - Per Person

  Fee covers the entry of an individual that is hiking, bicycling, etc... for 7 days

  $15

• Commercial Entrance - Sedan

  Commercial sedan, 1 to 6 passenger capacity. $25 plus $15 per person - 7 days for Original Manifest

  $25

• Commercial Entrance - Van

  Commercial van, 7 to 15 passenger capacity; $50 - 7 days for Original Manifest

  $50

• Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

  Minibus, 16 to 25 passenger capacity; $60 - 7 days for Original Manifest

  $60

• Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

  Motorcoach, 26 or more passenger capacity; $150 - 7 days for Original Manifest

  $150

Fees change. Confirm on nps.gov before you go.