Badlands Hotel & Campground sits roughly one mile from the Badlands National Park Entrance Station, putting park access within easy reach. The site mix includes RV sites, tent sites (about 26), teepees, camper cabins, and motel rooms to fit different travel styles. Fire rings and picnic tables come standard at most sites. An on-site store stocks essentials and snacks, and a nature trail loops through the grounds. The campground operates from April 25 to October 13.
✅ BOOK IF: You need direct booking, RVs up to 75 ft, full hookups, pool access, and park-adjacent location. ❌ SKIP IF: You’re after a remote, primitive experience or deep forest seclusion.
RV sites, tent sites, teepees, camper cabins, motel rooms
Views of Badlands formations and open prairie
Badlands entrance 1 mile away; Interior, SD; Wall, SD
Family-friendly; pool, on-site nature trail, and proximity to Badlands entrance
Late spring to early fall
Primarily pull-through RV sites; gravel internal roads in good condition; very level slabs; check length limits (up to ~75 ft) when planning big rigs
A functional basecamp rather than a backcountry hideaway. You’re close to amenities and the park, not deep in the woods; privacy is decent but expect some neighbor visibility on busy nights
Bathrooms feature flush toilets and showers and are generally clean, though a few reviews note occasional mold or low water pressure. Showers are available and typically clean. Potable water is on-site. An on-site dump station exists. There is no listed on-site laundry facility.
A practical base just outside the Badlands gate: a developed, multi-option campground with RV sites, tents, teepees, cabins, and motel rooms. Clean bathrooms and hot showers, a pool, and an on-site store boost convenience for families and road travelers. It’s affordable and simple to book, with quiet nights and easy park access.
RV sites, tent sites, teepees, camper cabins, motel rooms
Hiking on on-site nature trails, swimming in the pool, campfires
Direct booking via website or phone (Booking: Direct bookings are possible via the official site or by phone. The booking window is not published. With around 80 sites, availability is typically good, but peak-season planning is prudent.)
Pets Allowed - Leashed at all times; fee per pet per stay; deposit
To Park Entrance
Approximately 1 mile from Badlands National Park entrance
Elevation
Varies
Based on 859 Google reviews
Based on 859 guest reviews
" A practical base just outside the Badlands gate: a developed, multi-option campground with RV sites, tents, teepees, cabins, and motel rooms. Clean bathrooms and hot showers, a pool, and an on-site store boost convenience for families and road travelers. It’s affordable and simple to book, with quiet nights and easy park access."
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Group site details aren’t specified; expect standard individual sites and cabins rather than a dedicated large-group area.
Yes, there is a pool available for guests.
Yes, pets are allowed with leashed guidance, a per-stay fee per pet, and a deposit.
Policy details aren’t provided; plan to coordinate with the on-site store or reservations team on arrival.
Follow standard bear safety practices; the campground doesn’t list dedicated bear boxes, so keep food secured and away from sleeping areas.
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