Summer storms are frequently violent and unpredictable.
Badlands National Park
National Park · SD
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.
Park report
Fee: Entrance - Private Vehicle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$30
Fee: Entrance - Motorcycle
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$25
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesNavigation
Fee: Entrance - Per Person
How this is rated
Good: free · Fair: ≤$20 · Low: >$20$15
Campgrounds Available
How this is rated
Good: campgrounds available in this park2 campgrounds
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available21 activities
Park Name
InfoBadlands National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoSD
Phone
Info6054335361
badl_information@nps.gov
Pass: Annual Entrance - Park
Info$55
Operating Hours
InfoThe park is open to visitors all year with the exception of weather closures.
Visitor Center: Ben Reifel Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: White River Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArcheology, Arts, Colonization and Settlement + 33 more
Weather Info
InfoThe Badlands weather is variable and unpredictable with temperature extremes ranging from 116° F to -40° F. Summers are hot and dry with occasional violent thunderstorms. Hailstorms and occasional tor
Getting There
InfoBadlands 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 13
Location
Info43.6858° N, -102.4829° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website