Badlands / White River KOA Holiday Event
Now Booking for the 2026 Season: April 24-October 12!
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS BELOW OR CALL CAMPGROUND TO CONFIRM YOUR ROUTE. CELL PHONE COVERAGE CAN BE SPOTTY.
Closest to I-90 Exit 131: SD 240 south 9 miles to Badlands National Park Visitor Center (you will be traveling through a portion of the park), left on SD 377, then 2 miles to the town of Interior, left on East Highway 44 E (paved highway across from the gas station), 4 miles, on left.
Scenic route from east: Traveling through the Rosebud and Pine Ridge reservations provide a scenic travel route.
Scenic route from west: I-90 Exit 61. Turn right 6 miles to SD Hwy 44. Exit on right, turn right at light. 70 miles to Interior, turn right to stay on SD 44, KOA is on the left, 4 miles past town of Interior. Watch your speed, there are bumps. Not recommended for RVs.
GPS Coordinates: N43,41.512; W101, 55.877.
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The Annual Badlands Astronomy Festival brings together space science professionals, amateur astronomers, educators, youth groups, and park visitors for a stellar experience. Celebrate the beauty of a dark night sky and the wonder of space exploration. The festival schedule and activities vary year-to-year. Stop by the Ben Reifel Visitor Center to pick up this year's schedule. Most events and activities are located in wheelchair-accessible areas. Astronomy Festival events do not require advance registration or tickets. Badlands National Park has partnered with the NASA South Dakota Space Grant Consortium to co-sponsor the 2023 Badlands Astronomy Festival, July 14th-16th.
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