Places to Camp near Badlands National Park

Best Camping Sites Near Badlands National Park, SD (21)

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   Buffalo Gap Dispersed Camping

   108 Reviews

   353 Photos

   1249 Saves

   Wall, South Dakota

   The Wall is a part of Buffalo Gap National Grasslands. It is near The Badlands National Park and is dispersed camping.

   There is only one small developed recreation area on the Buffalo Gap National Grassland. The National Grassland Visitor Center is located in Wall, South Dakota. This site provides the history behind the system of the National Grasslands located across the West.

   While there is only one developed campground, there are plenty of open spaces to camp. Bring your horse, your bicycle or your OHV and spend some quiet time in the wide open spaces of the Grassland.

   https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nebraska/recarea/?recid=30333

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   • Tents
   • Dispersed
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   Badlands Hotel & Campground

   55 Reviews

   198 Photos

   322 Saves

   Interior, South Dakota

   Just a mile from the iconic Badlands National Park, our hotel and full-service campground offers a great base camp to explore South Dakota’s Badlands, Black Hills, and the historic small town of Interior.

   With a variety of rooms, RV sites, and tent sites, we are ideal for couples getaways, family vacations, or traveling groups. We also offer an on-site restaurant, outdoor pool, fire pits, and complimentary WiFi.

   Your Badlands getaway awaits. What are you waiting for?

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   • Electric Hookups
   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access

   $24 - $174 / night

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   Badlands / White River KOA

   58 Reviews

   131 Photos

   218 Saves

   Interior, South Dakota

   Welcome to the oasis of the Badlands! This KOA is just 4 miles from Badlands National Park. The rugged beauty of the Badlands includes a rich fossil bed and the nation's largest protected mixed-grass prairie, where you'll find bison, bighorn sheep and prairie dogs. The campground is in a quiet rural setting with hundreds of large shade trees beside the White River. Enjoy the pool, fun-bike rentals, mini golf and a large pet park. Pancake breakfasts, Indian tacos and more are served Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Choose from Deluxe Cabins, Camping Cabins, full-hookup Pull-Thru RV Sites, tepees, Premium Tent Sites (with shelter, sink and electricity), standard shaded Tent Sites and big-rig friendly sites with a patio area. Free Wi-Fi! Stop by the grocery store and gift shop. Max pull thru: 120 feet

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   • Reservable
   • ADA Access
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   Sleepy Hollow Campground

   28 Reviews

   31 Photos

   112 Saves

   Wall, South Dakota

   Sleepy Hollow is located one block from the world famous Wall Drug! The city of Wall, The Window to the West, also the west entrance of the Badlands National Park Loop and bordering the Buffalo Gap National Grasslands. Mount Rushmore and Sturgis are 65-70 minutes away!

   All of our 59 RV sites are pull thrus. We offer a heated swimming pool and cable TV. Pets are welcome and we have a new dog park.

   We are a Good Sam Park and AAA approved. Our restrooms were rated 10 out of 10 in 2015 for the 5th consecutive year by Trailer Life/Good Sam Club

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   • Reservable
   • ADA Access
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   The Wall Boondocking Dispersed

   16 Reviews

   33 Photos

   117 Saves

   Wall, South Dakota

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   • Group
   • Dispersed
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   Buffalo Gap National Grassland

   16 Reviews

   52 Photos

   547 Saves

   Wall, South Dakota

   This area is divided into two areas located in southern South Dakota. One area is south and northeast of Hot Springs and the other is south and west of Wall. There are few developed recreation sites, but plenty of space for all kinds of recreational opportunities.

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   • Reservable
   • ADA Access
   • Dispersed
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   Baja Area Dispersed - Buffalo Gap National Grassland

   5 Reviews

   13 Photos

   104 Saves

   Interior, South Dakota

   There is only one small developed recreation area on the Buffalo Gap National Grassland. The National Grassland Visitor Center is located in Wall, South Dakota. This site provides the history behind the system of the National Grasslands located across the West.

   While there is only one developed campground, there are plenty of open spaces to camp. Bring your horse, your bicycle or your OHV and spend some quiet time in the wide open spaces of the Grassland.

   Overnight camping in developed sites is on a first-come, first-served basis. Campfires are allowed unless restrictions are posted. Red Cloud Campground site features 13 sites with picnic tables and fire grates, and a vault toilet. From Chadron, NE travel eight miles south of on U.S. Highway 385 to the campground.

   Backcountry, dispersed or primitive camping (no facilities) is allowed anywhere on the National Forest.

   Practicing Leave No Trace principles ensures that the next person to visit will have the same sense of discovery as those who came before.

   The seven principles are:

   Plan ahead and prepare, Camp and travel on durable surfaces, Dispose of waste properly, Leave what you find, Minimize campfire impacts, Respect wildlife, Be considerate of other visitors.

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   • Dispersed
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   Minute Man RV Park & Lodging

   5 Reviews

   15 Saves

   Interior, South Dakota

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   • Electric Hookups
   • Phone Service
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access

   $25 - $40 / night

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   Badlands Boondocks

   1 Review

   2 Saves

   Wall, South Dakota

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   • Dispersed
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    24 Express RV Campground

    3 Reviews

    12 Saves

    Wall, South Dakota

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    • Trash