Badlands National Park

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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.
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Hiking the Badlands
Interested in hiking at Badlands National Park? Read about rules, official trails, and the park's open hike policy here.
Visit the White River Visitor Center
The White River Visitor Center is the main facility in the South Unit of the park. Be sure to stop by to pick up maps, enjoy museum exhibits, and chat with rangers about the significance of the Badlands and treaties in Lakota heritage.
Horseback Riding in the Badlands
Enjoy views of the Badlands from the saddle! Although no commercial horse rental or day rides are available in the park, Badlands invites horse owners to explore the Badlands Wilderness Area, consisting of 64,000 acres of eroded spires and mixed-grass prairie, or other designated areas of the park via horseback.
Hiking Badlands Back Roads With Your Dog
The time is yours. You can go for an hour or half a day. Before you go plan your time and check the weather. Take plenty of water and food for both you and your dog. Pack a wind/rain jacket along with a hat and gloves in case a chill comes on quick.
Back country roads are a great place to escape the everyday with your pet.

The park is open to visitors all year with the exception of weather closures.

Entrance - Private Vehicle — $30.00
Fee covers the entry of a private vehicle and its occupants for 7 days
Entrance - Motorcycle — $25.00
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
Entrance - Per Person — $15.00
Fee covers the entry of an individual that is hiking, bicycling, etc... for 7 days
Commercial Entrance - Sedan — $25.00
Commercial sedan, 1 to 6 passenger capacity. $25 plus $15 per person - 7 days for Original Manifest
Commercial Entrance - Van — $50.00
Commercial van, 7 to 15 passenger capacity; $50 - 7 days for Original Manifest
Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus — $60.00
Minibus, 16 to 25 passenger capacity; $60 - 7 days for Original Manifest
Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach — $150.00
Motorcoach, 26 or more passenger capacity; $150 - 7 days for Original Manifest