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Badlands Boondocks

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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.

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Location

Badlands Boondocks is located in South Dakota

Coordinates

43.9222737334733 N
102.23744239432173 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Available
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Phone Service
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

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.

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Drive Time

50 min from Rapid City
4 hrs 24 min from Casper
4 hrs 26 min from Bismarck
5 hrs 7 min from Cheyenne

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Reviewed Jun. 28, 2025

Camping permitted signs added

This is our third time here and this time there are markers for where to park to camp. The only confusing this was how many could park with the designated spot but it was well past dark when we arrived. The Forest service is managing the area so people cannot park right at the edge of the cliff like in times past. It is safer for people & prevents more erosion from the top of the cliff.

Month of VisitJune