Very very cool. Boo docked one night. It was definitely windy, and cool at night. Sunset was cool, and the stars at night, so many starts to see. Glad we experienced it.

This is one of the coolest places I've camped, easily! There are plenty of spots right along the top of the "wall" that offer views of the land and sunrises that can't be beat. There's a huge cell tower there so service is actually great. Located right outside Badlands National Park and free of charge, this is place is beyond cool. Keep an eye on the weather if you're in a tent or a tall rig though, wind storms can roll in quickly and are incredibly strong (see the cool part about camping on a cliff turn into a potential disaster) so just stay aware. 100% worth it. Also, no toilets so prep for that :).

The views are stunning, the hiking challenging, and the heat was sweltering yet this was one of my favorite stops while on vacation. The terrain is rough and beautiful with open blue sky's and plenty of things to do!

Nearly unlimited boondock spots with spectacular views. Wind is blowing 20+ (just a breeze according to our SD friend) out of the SE up the Wall from the Badlands) with gusts to 30. Everyone favors the spots at the edge, but we found that you still have a good view 100 feet or so back from cliff edge and get considerable protection from  the wind — the apparent wind velocity is cut by about half. Bonus:  Good cell reception. Is that a cell tower in the middle of the boondock area?

This may be my favorite campsite yet. The views are incredible, all times of the day. There are no amenities at this site so be prepared with food, water, toilets, trash, etc. It’s windy 75% of the time...and I mean solid 20mph winds. I stayed 5 nights and 2 nights were safe enough for fires. There are some “unofficial” camping sites where people have made small fire rings with rocks. This place can fit all sizes of set ups/rigs. Most people leave their setup while they visit the national park, which is only 2 miles away from the north entrance. There were some big horned sheep roaming around near my site the first half of the week. Cell service for all carriers is fantastic here. Definitely would recommend to any and everyone. Definitely will be back! I’d say there was anywhere from 10-20 campers during my stay. Definitely can accommodate for many more!

Incredibly breathtaking views. This is one of the few dog-friendly areas nearby. Be prepared for wind. Be sure to drive over to Wall and visit Wall Drug- it’s a hoot!

We showed up after dark and woke up to a good view.

Pulled up in the Subaru for a night with my two boys (young pups). Room for romping and running around without bothering other campers. Sunrise is stunning. Absolutely worth the early wake up!

Stayed here after reading all the great reviews. It didn’t disappoint at all! We will definitely be staying here every time as the views are great, it’s super quiet, the night sky is amazing and the sunrise is beautiful.

This place was awesome! We pulled in after dark and had know idea what we were going to wake up to but it did not disappoint at all. The only suggestion I have is to make sure you are prepared for wind.

I wasn’t sure we’d be able to make it out to the sites but it was welllllllllll worth trying! We arrived in November after an early-season snow. Our rig is a 23yo FWD Eurovan conversion but she managed to trudge through the snow and slush to get us situated at an incredible overlook spot. The sunrise views the next morning easily put the tensions of the potential AAA call out of my mind. If you’re traveling through the area you MUST try to squeeze in a night here.

There were a lot of RVs boondocking when we were there. But everyone kept a distance from each other and it was quiet. The views are wonderful!!!! The park is awesome! Bighorn sheep right when we entered the park boundary.

This place is amazing! It’s very easy to find; it is a very large area, so you’ll be able to find a spot to park no matter the vehicle size; and the views are more than amazing! I car camped on 10/3/20.

Driving south from Wall on 240, simply look to your left and you’ll see people’s RVs, vehicles, and tents to your left.

I went to the right once up the short dirt/rock road and quickly found a spot on the edge of the Badlands. It was quite windy at night. This location allows for a breathtaking view of both sunsets and sunrises.

Highly recommend!

Wasn’t sure if we’d make it to this spot due to recent snowfall and melt-mud but our trustee Sugaree (‘97 VW Rialta) got us in position. There are some serious snow/mud ruts on the way in but the steepest bit is getting back onto the road on the way out.

Really an incredible spot! Only one other camper while we were there. Still plenty of distance to stagger on a crowded night. Windy, too, as others have mentioned. But nothing treacherous for us.

All of it is so well worth it to discover!

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Great alternative to the Sage camp ground just outside the park. Amazing views from the edge into the badlands. Heavy rain can make it difficult to master the access roads

Free! Best views in Bad Lands NP! Free! Great cell signal! Oh, it’s free, too! Best spot I’ve stayed in the past week, no bad spots to be found! A must-do place to boondock if you are passing thru!

Ok.... it is really pretty, especially the sunsets and sunrises but we got stuck out here in a wind storm and I swear to god I spent half the night crying in our truck because I thought the camper was going to YEET off the side of the wall. It’s terrifying, check the weather, very very dusty, we hated it. But, it’s pretty.

No facilities. Meaning toilets, water or electric. ATT phone service was strong and had no problems. Great location close to the Badlands entrance. This is a doable spot without a 4x4 vehicle, although it makes it much easier. Some pretty big ruts and rocks along the dirt road. Regardless of when you actually get there you will be able to find a good spot, there are probably over 80. With a decent distance between each. As expected you are in top of the plains with nothing to cover so expect some heavy gusts.

lots of people know about this place so to snag a good spot get there no later than 4pm. super windy so I don’t know how well tents would hold up, both other than that it’s so worth the views! come prepared, there’s no bathrooms.

Loved it!!! Gorgeous views, easily accessible, plenty of space from other campers.

We pulled in at night on a weekend so there were quite a few other people camping along the edge of this vast darkness. We didn’t know what to expect. When the sun started to rise we never looked to the left or the right again. The other campers were of no concern, we could not take our eyes off the amazing view that we didn’t know was coming with the morning light. We were about 30 feet from the next camper, but if we were squished in their shoulder to shoulder it wouldn’t even matter the view is breathtaking!!!

The only thing I could say wasn’t convenient: there are no bathrooms and absolutely no privacy so I hope you have a way to use the bathroom and make it a private activity. 

This is a dispersed BLM area. It is easy to locate just take the hwy from Wall SD 5.5 miles toward the Badlands Park entrance. When you see the cell towers to onto the dirt road on the left.

I camped there on a Sunday night in September and there were lots of other campers there already at 2 pm. The area filled up as the day went on. See the pic that I added.

This is a beautiful spot and it was good to connect with the other campers. There are big horn sheep herds that will climb the walls and walk among the campers to graze on the flatland grass in the mornings.

These spots are amazing. My Honda Odyssey had a little trouble making it up the dirt path, but it was so worth it. We stayed for two nights and felt very safe. A lot of people staying there but everyone was very distanced highly recommend!!!!!

As I am typing this my husband and I are in our tent with all the windows just soaking in the view. The wind was alittle bit or a struggle but we have everything tied down and all our windows are open. The view is gorgeous. You can do a little walk to the edge of some cliffs and literally just embrace nature. No fire though because of how windy it is.

There was a lot of space here for many tents, camper vans and RVs.

We came in Early August, so it was a bit more crowded per the famous Sturgis motorcycle festival. Festival? Not sure what you call them, but it’s a big deal.

It is close to the tourist town of Wall, but also a nice stop to break up a drove. What we did.

Wall is an interesting town, mostly a tourist trap.

Just miles south of Wall. We're set up on the ridge, overlooking the Badlands to the south and similar structures starting 20 feet from our tent. There's ample space here for tents, RVs and car camping. Watch for "no motor vehicle" areas and find a spot. Also very exposed, so we set the tent next the the SUV. Wing days might be the only deal-breaker here.

One of the best BLM, dispersed campgrounds I’ve ever been to. Great for RVs, trailers, or tents. My Civic made it up the rough roads with no issue, we just had to drive around some potholes! Will be back!