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 …

Badlands National Park (Lakota: Makȟóšiča[3]) is a national park of the United States in southwestern South Dakota. The park protects 242,756 acres (379.3 sq mi; 982.4 km 2) [1] of …

Welcome to Badlands National Park. Find places to stay, things to do, restaurants and planning tips for a trip into a wonderland of buttes, canyons and pinnacles.

Oct 18, 2020 · Best things to do in Badlands National Park, including the best hikes, best views, and how to spend one to two days here.

One of the most popular attractions in western South Dakota, the Badlands National Park provides its visitors dazzling views of beautiful, striking rock-like formations.

Badlands National Park offers some of the most striking otherworldly landscapes found in South Dakota. The Badlands are perfect for travelers seeking U.S. national parks that combine …

Badlands National Park, rugged, eroded area of buttes, saw-toothed divides, and gullies in southwestern South Dakota, U.S. It was established as a national monument in 1939 and …

Badlands at a Glance Here are a few quick facts to help you get oriented before planning your visit to this rugged and otherworldly national park on the Great Plains. Location: Southwestern …

Jun 24, 2025 · People rarely travel to South Dakota just for the Badlands, but it’s worth spending a full day exploring the park by doing the scenic drive, a few hikes or short walks, and eating in …

Established in 1978, this park spanning 244,000 acres (about 980 km²) stands as a testament to the erosive power of wind and water, with rock formations that seem drawn from a dream. It …