Badlands National Park
The Badlands National Park is a favorite of ours. The landscape lent us a bountiful source of photo opportunities with its various terrain and wildlife. The Visitor Center was a wealth of information on the history, geology and fossil collection throughout its history. Do not miss this national treasure.
In addition to the Badlands, there is so much to see in western South Dakota. Please refer to the “Don’t Miss” section below. Two weeks may not be be a sufficient amount of time to see it all.
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Dates Visited: |
June 6 - 10, 2022 |
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Biking: |
Bicyling is allowed within the park on designated paved, gravel, and dirt roads. They are prohibited hiking trails, closed roads, off-road, off-trail, or in backcountry areas. For more information, please refer to the NP Website: Badlands National Park Website Bicycle Information. George S. Mickelson Bike Trail: If you make your way over to see the Crazy Horse Monument near Custer or anywhere in the Black Hills National Forest, look for this 109 mile trail (primarily crushed limestone and gravel) with outstanding scenery. |
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Don’t Miss: |
For more information on these, and many more places to see in the western side of South Dakota, visit the Travel South Dakota Website |
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Notes: |
There are actually many great towns to visit besides Wall. Deadwood, Custer, Hill City are just a few. |
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Our Rating: |
10 on the “We’re going to miss this place” scale. So much to see and do, this region deserves at least two weeks. |
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RV Park: |
Sleep Hollow RV Campground and RV Park Review: Nice, basic park, decent price. Located in Wall, just a short distance to the Pinnacle Entrance Station of the Badlands National Park. It is also within walking distance of the famous Wall Pharmacy. |
