Layered badlands formations behind fields of green grass under cloudy and billowing clouds.

National Park · SD

Badlands National Park

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.

Entrance fees

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle

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

    $30.00

  • Entrance - Motorcycle

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

    $25.00

  • Entrance - Per Person

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

    $15.00

  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan

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

    $25.00

  • Commercial Entrance - Van

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

    $50.00

  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus

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

    $60.00

  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach

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

    $150.00

Operating hours

Badlands National Park

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

Campgrounds