This primitive campground is about as close as you can get to being in the middle of the Badlands in your car. The campsites are just pull-offs from the main road, with a large field for tents. Each site is more of a loosely defined space with a picnic table and integrated sunshade. Just next to the Badlands Wilderness Area, this camping area offers folks a chance to be out on the grassland plains without planning a backcountry experience. Wildlife often graze through the campground. The pit-toilets are from the 1960’s and were heavily used and a little gross (and I have a relatively high tolerance for these sorts of johns). 

There is nothing special about this campground, other than the location. It is little more than a place to sleep and make food; the real magic of the park is all around and should be explored rather than viewed from the picnic table within the campground. First come, first served. No reservations available.