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Dispersed Camping
Badlands Boondocks
Badlands Boondocks is located near the rugged terrain of the Badlands in South Dakota. Temperatures in the area can range from highs in the 90s during summer to lows in the 20s in winter. Nearby attractions include Badlands National Park, offering unique geological formations and hiking opportunities.
Detours Nearby

Badlands Boondocking Area
1 min away

Buffalo Gap national grassland boondocking
59 min away
Drive Time
- 50 min from Rapid City, SD
- 4 hrs 24 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 26 min from Bismarck, ND
- 5 hrs 7 min from Cheyenne, WY
Location
Badlands Boondocks is located in South Dakota
Coordinates
43.9222737334733 N
102.23744239432173 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 12/6/25
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 12/6/25
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 12/6/25
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 12/6/25
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 24 usersLast on 12/6/25
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 12/6/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.












