Badlands National Park

★★★★☆ 4.8 from 358 Google reviews

Two-story brick motel with beige panels, parking lot in front, shrubs along the steps, in Badlands National Park.

Sunshine Inn

$90–$110, clean, budget motel near Badlands.

~7 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.8 from 125 Google reviews

Sunny day at Badlands National Park showing a red roadside motel, a large sign, and a wooden cowboy statue.

Redwood Motel

Budget stay near Badlands. Clean rooms, pet-friendly, friendly staff.

Wasta • Badlands National Park

~21 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.8 from 407 Google reviews

Row of wooden cabins with green metal roofs line a parking area outside a larger lodge in Badlands National Park.

Hansen Inn & Cabins

$107.49/night cabins, free WiFi, walk to Wall Drug. Budget win.

★★★★☆ 4.7 from 335 Google reviews

Gigantic green dinosaur statue behind a chain-link fence with signs, on a gravel lot at Badlands National Park.

Welsh’s Motel

Budget-friendly Badlands stay. 24 rooms, dog-friendly, solid value.

~15 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.7 from 781 Google reviews

Log cabin with green metal roof, a covered porch and wooden bench among similar cabins at Badlands National Park.

Badlands Frontier Cabins

Budget cabins near Badlands. Free continental breakfast and WiFi.

~6 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.3 from 1,110 Google reviews

Two-story motel building with a covered entrance, parked cars, and a pink sunset over Badlands National Park.

Best Western Plains Motel

$128 off-peak. Clean rooms, heated pools, great base for Badlands.

~8 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.1 from 922 Google reviews

Cozy lodge lobby with a wooden staircase, brown leather chair, hanging lamp, tiled counter, mountain mural, and glass doors to Badlands National Park.

Americas Best Value Inn Wall

Budget base near Badlands—free breakfast, park access, and Wall Drug steps away.

~7 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.0 from 412 Google reviews

Beige hotel exterior with a bright yellow-red sign, landscaped entry, and parking lot at dusk in Badlands National Park.

Super 8 by Wyndham Wall

$54 base. Clean rooms, free grab‑and‑go breakfast, walk to Wall Drug.

~10 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.1 from 177 Google reviews

Wooden boardwalk leads through eroded badlands, with layered ridges and a central peak under gray clouds at Badlands National Park.

Cedar Pass Campground

Electric RV sites, water access, and on-site dump. No fire rings at sites.

96 sites

★★★★☆ 4.3 from 859 Google reviews

RVs, trucks, and campers parked at a Badlands National Park campground with distant rugged badlands.

Badlands Hotel & Campground

75-ft pull-through RV sites with water/sewer; 1 mile to Badlands gate

80 sites

★★★★☆ 4.1 from 666 Google reviews

Small metal campground office at dusk with a bright yellow CAMPGROUND sign and grassy yard in Badlands National Park.

Sleepy Hollow Campground & RV Park

Big-rig friendly private campground; 59 RV pull-through + 20 tent sites; direct booking.

5920 sites

★★★★☆ 4.7 from 415 Google reviews

Small beige restroom shack with a metal vent in Badlands National Park, sparse desert grass and a blue sky.

Sage Creek Campground

First-come primitive campground: no hookups, bring water, vault toilets, unpaved approach.

22 sites

★★★★☆ 4.4 from 938 Google reviews

Patio chairs encircle a small wooden cabin with a green roof at Badlands National Park, beside a tall black obelisk sculpture.

Badlands / White River KOA Holiday

Full hookups, river shade, and family activities near Badlands NP.

10040 sites

★★★★☆ 4.8 from 357 Google reviews

Weathered wooden shack with a flag, dusty open prairie and a lone tree at Badlands National Park.

Badlands Boondock Campspot

Dispersed BLM camping near Badlands NP; free, dry camping, panoramic cliff views.

★★★★☆ 4.8 from 587 Google reviews

Notch Trail

1.5 miles out-and-back; 50-ft ladder and cliff ledges — high exposure, big payoff at The Notch

150 ft gain · 46 m

★★★★☆ 4.8 from 603 Google reviews

Visit Trail Website

Towering beige badlands rock formation with layered strata beneath a blue sky, railing and hikers on the left at Badlands National Park.

Door Trail

Boardwalk start, rocky finish; 0.9 miles round trip; heat tests you, doorway panorama awaits.

50 ft gain · 15 m

★★★★☆ 4.8 from 410 Google reviews

Visit Trail Website

Wooden stairway with rails climbs a grassy slope toward rugged cliffs at Badlands National Park, hiker in a black jacket

Cliff Shelf Trail

0.5-mile loop; stairs drive the effort. Wildlife near the pond and geology signs reward the climb.

250 ft gain · 76 m

★★★★★ 5.0 from 193 Google reviews

Visit Trail Website

Loaded crunchy tacos with seasoned beef, lettuce, cheese, and ranch-style sauce in a checkered basket at Badlands National Park.

Katie’s Kantina

Cheese-crusted tacos rule; Chickles and pulled pork burritos deliver.

Mexican

~20 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 224 Google reviews

Food truck under a purple canopy with a red cooler and a menu board on a gravel lot beside a vintage motel sign at Badlands National Park.

Wakin’ Bacon

Crispy Bacon steals the show; Wakin' Bacon Burger anchors lunch.

★★★★☆ 4.8 from 121 Google reviews

Rustic bar interior at Badlands National Park with wooden stools, brick walls, shelves of liquor, and a mounted TV.

Wasta Bar

Cheeseburger with locally sourced beef—crispy fries on the side, worth the bite.

★★★★☆ 4.7 from 123 Google reviews

Brown wooden shack with a curved sign advertising burritos and Mexican food, set against a cloudy sky in Badlands National Park.

Angelina’s Burritos

Angie’s Special: burrito with house-made sauces and bold fillings.

★★★★☆ 4.4 from 144 Google reviews

Cozy western dining area with wooden tables, black chairs, wagon wheels, a bull skull on the wall in Badlands National Park.

The Steakhouse

Ribeye steak: thick crust, juicy center, bold beef flavor.

★★★★☆ 4.4 from 134 Google reviews

Outdoor seating under a wooden pergola beside a gray-siding cafe, with a picnic table, benches, and climbing vines in Badlands National Park.

Wall Stompin’ Grounds Coffee House

Caramel Roll: buttery, caramel-soaked pastry that sells out fast.

★★★★☆ 4.3 from 537 Google reviews

Rustic bar at Badlands National Park with a stone wall, leather tufted stools, and TVs above a bottle-filled counter.

Salty Steer

Open Range Buffalo Burger: buffalo patties, grilled huckleberries, onion straws, bacon jam.

★★★★☆ 4.3 from 624 Google reviews

Rustic bar inside Badlands National Park with mounted deer heads, a green pool table, neon signs, and wood paneling.

Wagon Wheel Bar

Wagon Trail Burger: smoked pork belly, pepper jack, bold char.

Pizza

~20 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.0 from 1,755 Google reviews

Rustic wooden-stone restaurant exterior with large display windows, rock landscaping, and a green roof in Badlands National Park.

Red Rock

Ribeye and NY Strip, perfectly cooked; Wisconsin cheese curds on the side.

BBQ

★★★★★ 5.0 from 170 Google reviews

Badlands National Park roadside scene with a large banner advertising chainsaw sculpture and a life-sized bear statue.

Dahl Chainsaw Art – Wall Chainsaw Co.

Authentic local chainsaw art by the Dahl brothers. World-record carvings, priced reasonably.

★★★★☆ 4.9 from 122 Google reviews

Warm gift shop interior at Badlands National Park with a wooden counter, shelves of souvenirs, and hanging teal lamps.

ginnys

Local coffee and homey gifts; value centers on coffee with a community vibe.

Philip • Badlands National Park

~36 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.3 from 155 Google reviews

Storefront with a large BADLANDS sign and Harley-Davidson logos; a blue sedan and a motorcycle parked outside near Badlands National Park.

Badlands Harley Davidson

Harley gear and rally merch. Brand-first, not artisan.

★★★★☆ 4.3 from 1,050 Google reviews

Wooden porch with rustic log chairs along a beige building, a picnic table on grass, with Badlands National Park in the distance.

Cedar Pass Lodge in Badlands National Park

Authentic regional crafts. Locally made beadwork and regional art define the shop.

~21 mi to park entrance

★★★★☆ 4.2 from 473 Google reviews

Brick storefront with a rustic wooden central facade, red awning, and a red pickup truck in the parking lot at Badlands National Park.

Badlands Trading Post

One-of-a-kind western art and custom apparel. Worth a memorable stop.

Philip • Badlands National Park

~22 mi to park entrance

Snowy badlands river bend with bare trees, brown grasses, and distant white ridges in Badlands National Park.

Wasta

Wasta: 24/7 gas, 20 miles to Badlands. Limited services; kitchens shut by 9pm.

65 residents

Bright green rolling fields with round hay bales and distant hills under a blue sky in Badlands National Park.

Philip

Philip is a practical stop before Badlands; gas up, stock groceries, and eat early—kitchens shut by 9.

752 residents

Evening street scene in Badlands National Park town with rustic storefronts, parked cars, and glowing street lamps under a blue sky

Wall

Wall gets busy in summer; parking is tight. Grab gas, plan meals, and reserve ahead.

672 residents

Golden prairie grasses roll toward a narrow stream with snow patches, distant hills, and a road in Badlands National Park.

Scenic

Ghost town on the Badlands edge; no lodging. Stock up in Wall or Rapid City; gas at Badlands Trading Post.

55 residents

Fall colors blanket a grassy valley with a dense stand of orange, yellow, and green trees, Badlands National Park in distance.

Porcupine

Porcupine sits ~50–60 miles from Badlands. Gas up before you roll out; cell service is spotty.

925 residents

A small town with single and two-story buildings, parked cars and school buses along rural streets near Badlands National Park.

Kyle

Kyle: ghost-town vibe after 9pm, limited services; gas and meals require planning.

1,495 residents

White wooden church with a red steeple and cross stands beside a bell monument in Badlands National Park, under a gray cloudy sky.

Interior

1 mile from Badlands entrance; kitchens close around 9 pm; bring cash; plan fuel.

65 residents

Badlands National Park, South Dakota • Badlands National Park

Arrow-shaped brown sign at Badlands National Park, with layered pale rock formations and a clear blue sky behind.

Ben Reifel Visitor Center

Bathrooms, maps, Junior Ranger book—start here.

📞 (605) 433-5361

Badlands National Park, South Dakota • Badlands National Park

Modern visitor center with glass walls and a white angular sculpture, stone facade, and a green armored vehicle at Badlands National Park.

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Visitor Center

Passport stamps, Junior Ranger materials, and a 30-minute film—start here.

📞 (605) 433-5552

Badlands National Park — Wall, South Dakota (National Grasslands Visitor Center). • Badlands National Park

Wooden visitor center at Badlands National Park with a stone-based sign, clear blue sky, and landscaped gravel foreground.

National Grasslands Visitor Center

Bathrooms, water, and Junior Ranger materials. Start here.

📞 (605) 279-2125

Badlands National Park – South Unit, Pine Ridge Reservation area. • Badlands National Park

Eroded badlands with layered gray-brown cliffs and sparse green shrubs under a clear blue sky in Badlands National Park.

White River Visitor Center

Flush toilets, free Unigrid maps, Lakota heritage notes.

📞 (605) 455-2878