This Bureau of Land Management area provides dispersed camping year-round in the rugged badlands terrain outside Terry, Montana. Campers access the wilderness study area via gravel roads that may require high-clearance vehicles depending on recent weather conditions. The site operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees or reservations required.
Facilities remain minimal, reflecting the area's wilderness study designation. Campers should come prepared with their own water, as none is available on-site. The exposed landscape offers little natural shade, making site selection important during summer months. For those needing full hookups before or after their stay, Terry RV Oasis sits less than a mile away with developed amenities.
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Map & DirectionsBLM Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area is located in Montana near Terry
Directions
Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area is located three miles northwest of Terry, north of the Yellowstone River. Access to the Terry Badlands scenic overlook is by a westbound dirt road directly off Interstate 94
Coordinates
46.79270352 N
105.31300497 W
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 30 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 8 min from Bismarck, ND
- 3 hrs 59 min from Rapid City, SD
- 4 hrs 3 min from Minot, ND



