Verified Oct 2, 2026
Badlands National Park
Nature or garden · South Dakota · USA 🇺🇸
Only official site
nps.gov
Admission prices
Adult
Private Vehicle
$30
$30.00
Other ticket
Motorcycle
$25
$25.00
Other ticket
Per Person
$15
$15.00
Other ticket
Annual Entrance - Park
$55
$55.00
stated on nps.gov/badl/planyourvisit/fees.htm · checked 2026-10-11
Private Vehicle $30.00 Fee covers the entry of a private vehicle and its occupants for 7 days … Motorcycle $25.00 Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers. … Per Person $15.00 Fee covers the entry of an individual that is hiking, bicycling, etc... for 7 days … Annual Entrance - Park $55.00
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Badlands National Park: address
25216 Ben Reifel Road Interior, SD 57750Open in Google Maps →✓ nps.gov/badl/index.htm · 2026-10-05Badlands National Park: opening hours
Badlands National Park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.✓ nps.gov/badl/planyourvisit/hours.htm · 2026-10-07Badlands National Park: how to get there
Badlands National Park is located 75 miles east of Rapid City, South Dakota. … Interstate 90 (I-90) is located directly north of the park and provides access to the Hwy 240 Badlands Loop Road. For those traveling west on I-90, take Exit 131 (Interior) and follow the signs directing vehicles south approximately three miles to the Northeast Entrance. For those traveling east on I-90, take Exit 110 at Wall, South Dakota. Follow signs directing vehicles south approximately seven miles to the Pinnacles Entrance.✓ nps.gov/badl/planyourvisit/directions.htm · 2026-10-11Badlands National Park: is it wheelchair accessible?
The Badlands were named by the Lakota for their rough and unforgiving terrain -- but today, the park is proud to offer many accessible trails and overlooks so that everyone can experience the beauty of the Badlands.✓ nps.gov/badl/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm · 2026-10-05Badlands National Park: are dogs allowed?
Pets are permitted in Badlands National Park with some restrictions. Pets must be kept on a leash no more than six feet in length at all times.✓ nps.gov/badl/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm · 2026-10-05The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits contain one of the world's richest fossil beds.
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