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

Badlands National Park

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Park Closure Notch Trail Closure for Repairs

Notch Trail and all areas within 100’ of the designated trail closed while park staff are repairing the section of the Notch trail ladder that has become a safety hazard for hikers.

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 open_in_new

Straight from the US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.

Der Badlands-Nationalpark liegt in South Dakota und ist bekannt für seine einzigartigen geologischen Formationen und reichen Fossillagerstätten. Reisende kommen, um die dramatischen Landschaften und die vielfältige Tierwelt zu erkunden, mit Möglichkeiten zum Wandern, Fotografieren und Lernen über die natürliche Geschichte der Region.

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Der Park ist in zwei Hauptbereiche unterteilt: die Nordeinheit, die zugängliche Wanderwege und malerische Aussichten bietet, und die Südeinheit, ein abgelegenerer Bereich, der gemeinsam mit dem Oglala Sioux Stamm verwaltet wird. Besucher sollten auf wechselnde Bedingungen und begrenzte Einrichtungen in einigen Bereichen vorbereitet sein.

In Bildern

The yellow mounds are peaking out of the formations in this photo.
The yellow mounds are peaking out of the formations in this photo.

Aktivitäten

Badlands Ranger Programs
20-60 Minutes · Spring/Summer

Many different programs are led by rangers at Badlands National Park. Learn more about wildlife, geology, pale...

Hiking the Badlands
1-5 Hours · Winter/Spring

Interested in hiking at Badlands National Park? Read about rules, official trails, and the park's open hike po...

Become a Badlands Junior Ranger
30-45 Minutes · Winter/Spring

Become a Junior Ranger at Badlands National Park! By completing a fun activity book, you can earn a Junior Ran...

Badlands Astronomy Festival
30-60 Minutes · Summer

Celebrate the spectacular sights and science of night skies at Badlands National Park's annual Astronomy Festi...

Visit the Ben Reifel Visitor Center
15-60 Minutes · Winter/Spring

There's something for everyone at the Ben Reifel Visitor Center in the North Unit of Badlands National Park. S...

Enjoy the Night Sky
30-90 Minutes · Spring/Summer

Night Sky Viewings are a great way to see the dark skies of the Badlands. Park rangers and astronomy volunteer...

Campgrounds
Winter/Spring

Set up camp at one of Badlands National Park's two official campgrounds. Whether you're seeing views of the Sa...

Visit the White River Visitor Center
15-60 Minutes · Spring/Summer

The White River Visitor Center is the main facility in the South Unit of the park. Be sure to stop by to pick...

Backcountry Camping
Winter/Spring

Backcountry camping in the Badlands can be an exciting adventure for prepared and experienced hikers. Read mor...

Pick Your Park Adventure in the Badlands

Pick your park adventure in the Badlands by deciding where to go next at the end of every chapter. Once your a...

Horseback Riding in the Badlands
Winter/Spring

Enjoy views of the Badlands from the saddle! Although no commercial horse rental or day rides are available in...

Visit the Fossil Preparation Lab
Summer

Visit the Fossil Preparation Lab in Badlands National Park, where visitors have the opportunity to engage with...

Practical

At a glance

Eingerichtet
1978
Öffnen
Daily open 24 hours
Preis
Per Person $15, Motorcycle $25, Commercial Entrance - Sedan $25
Barrierefreiheit
Some trails are wheelchair accessible
Adresse
25216 Ben Reifel Road, Interior, SD 57750
Öffnungszeiten
Daily open 24 hours
Telefon
6054335361
Preis
~€13
Webseite
www.nps.gov

Wissenswertes

Erwarten Sie in den Sommermonaten, insbesondere an Wochenenden, viel Betrieb.
Der Eintritt ist kostenlos für Personen mit einem gültigen America the Beautiful-Pass.
Kleiden Sie sich in Schichten, da die Temperaturen im Laufe des Tages erheblich schwanken können.
Bringen Sie ausreichend Wasser mit, da Trinkwasser im Park begrenzt ist.

Foto: NPS Photo