Badlands
National Park

Some places change your perspective.

Eroded buttes, pinnacles and mixed-grass prairie.

The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. 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 where bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs, and black-footed ferrets live today.

Park information: National Park Service.

Before you head out

Start with the official park guide for trip planning, accessibility, reservations and current conditions. Availability and requirements can change throughout the year.