National Grasslands Visitor Center
Wooden lodge-style visitor center with a sloped roof and stone edging, at Badlands National Park.
Display case at Badlands National Park shows a bobcat and cottontail diorama with dry grasses and a mounted bird overhead.
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National Grasslands Visitor Center

Visitor Centers★★★★☆
Last Updated: January 2026

Overview

Why Visit

Use this center to orient yourself to the National Grasslands (the 20 grasslands and Midewin Prairie), access the Junior Ranger program, and take a restroom break before continuing your drive.

Highlights

Best For

General Grasslands info, Junior Ranger program, restroom break.

Highlights

Flush toilets, potable water filling station, Junior Ranger materials

Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Friday: Closed Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

Parking Reality

Downtown Wall parking relies on street spots near the center; there is no published on-site lot or capacity.

Permit Protocol

Backcountry registers are located at various trailheads and campgrounds; permit services at this center are not verified here.

Facility Intel

Flush toilets indoors; potable water filling station and water fountains; WiFi and cell service are unknown.

Best Time to Visit

Weekday mornings are typically quiet; avoid federal holidays.

Tips

  • Exterior access 24/7; interior hours 8:00 AM–4:30 PM MT, Mon–Fri (seasonal shifts possible).
  • Grab Junior Ranger materials at the desk.
  • Check the Ferret Town film times; two versions are available (10-min and 28-min).

Contact

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