When you visit Badlands National Park in South Dakota, you’ll see buttes, canyons, pinnacles, and spires. The park encompasses 244,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live.
Known for its geological formations, Badlands provides visitors with a fantastic assortment of hiking, scenic drives, wildlife spotting, photography and camping opportunities.
Badlands National Park is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Entrance fees are collected year-round – check the website for the most current Badlands National Park fees and information.
During the summer season, there are many Badlands Ranger Programs offered:– Geology Walk– Junior Ranger Program– Fossil Talks– Evening Program– Night Sky Program– Porch Talks